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Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Egypt?

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Visa required. Irish passport holders need a tourist visa for Egypt, usually available on arrival.

Irish citizens normally need a visa to enter Egypt; tourist visas for ordinary passports are usually available on arrival. For work or business, the page recommends obtaining a visa in advance. Irish citizens visiting only Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, and Taba resorts for up to 15 days can receive a free entry permission stamp on arrival; a visa is required for travel outside those areas or stays longer than 15 days.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland). Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Visa: Usually available on arrival; Tourist visas for ordinary passports
Maximum stay: 15 days; Free entry stamp applies only at the named resorts
Passport validity: 6 months from arrival

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