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Do French passport holders need a visa for Egypt?

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Visa required. French passport holders need a paid tourist visa for Egypt, available before travel or on arrival.

The tourist visa is initially valid for 1 month and can be extended at the immigration office for travelers with a valid passport. Apply at an Egyptian consulate in France well before departure, or obtain the visa on arrival in Egypt. A single-entry visa costs 30 USD or the equivalent in euros; a multiple-entry visa costs 60 USD or the equivalent in euros. At airport visa counters, payment is in cash in foreign currency.

Source: France Diplomatie. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 1 month initially; May be extended at an immigration office for valid passport holders.
Visa: Required; Available from an Egyptian consulate in France or on arrival.
Fee: 30 USD single entry; 60 USD multiple entry; Airport counter payment is cash in USD or euros.
Passport validity: 6 months past return date

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