Do you need a visa for Egypt?
Entry rules for Egypt for 10 passports, each checked against the official source: 0 without a visa, 0 with a pre-registration, 10 with a visa.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Visa required | Visa needed, on arrival or online. Australian passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
| Austria | Visa required | Visa required. Austrian passport holders need a visa to visit Egypt for tourism. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | Visa required | Visa needed, on arrival or online. Canadian passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | Visa required | Visa required. French passport holders need a paid tourist visa for Egypt, available before travel or on arrival. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | Visa required | Visa needed, on arrival or online. German passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | Visa required | Visa required. Irish passport holders need a tourist visa for Egypt, usually available on arrival. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | Visa required | Visa required. Portuguese passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | Visa required | Visa needed, on arrival or online. Spanish passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | Visa required | Visa needed, on arrival or online. British passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | Visa required | Visa needed, on arrival or online. US passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Visa needed, on arrival or online. Australian passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival.
Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Visa required. Austrian passport holders need a visa to visit Egypt for tourism.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Visa needed, on arrival or online. Canadian passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Visa required. French passport holders need a paid tourist visa for Egypt, available before travel or on arrival.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Visa needed, on arrival or online. German passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Visa required. Irish passport holders need a tourist visa for Egypt, usually available on arrival.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Visa required. Portuguese passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Visa needed, on arrival or online. Spanish passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Visa needed, on arrival or online. British passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival.
Do US passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Visa needed, on arrival or online. US passport holders can use Egypt's e-visa or visa on arrival.