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Do i require a Visa to enter Egypt?

kingey69kingey69
edited February 2010 in - Egypt
Hello, i was just wondering if i require a Visa to enter Egypt. I am currently booking a trip to Egypt and would like to make sure i have the right information and things to get me in there and travel safely. I am currently living within Australia and am only interested in traveling to Egypt for vacation purposes only.

Thankyou, David.
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  • DavidFDavidF
    edited 7:18AM
    It depends on your passport. .. Most Westerners can easily buy a visa at the airport on arrival for around $15
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hello, I'm travelling to Taba in Sinai, then to Aqaba in Jordan via Israel.
    Anybody comment on Visas & currency?
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    hello, i have already booked a week long holiday to egypt, i live in the UK, but I hold a kenya passport and my wife holds a tanzania passport. i have indefinite leave to remain in the UK, my wife has 4 months remaing on her residence visa (we can only apply for indefinite leave for her a month before her current visa expires). given my wifes circumstances, will it be a problem for her to get a single entry tourist visa for egypt??? please let me know asap!
    thankyou!
  • hendgheitahendgheita
    edited 7:18AM
    Dear holidyboy, u have to get pre-visa from Egyptian embassy there for both Kenya & Tanzania passports before leaving .
    for more information, please comtact by mail ....hhgheita@intratour-eg.com
  • hendgheitahendgheita
    edited 7:18AM
    hi normski, please advise your nationality first.
  • jawajawa
    edited 7:18AM
    Hello Kingey 69 ,

    Australian people , American and most European country can get visa from the Egypt Airport against 15$.
    Also if you want any help or any information about Egypt and places to visit in your vacation ( transportation , guide , hotel ) please contact me
    jawa@jawaking.com
    I am Egyptian tour guide and this is my daily work

    regards,
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Dear Sir/Madam

    i am living in UK for the last 7 years. i got pakistani passport. all i need to know that do i need to apply for Egypt visa in UK, or can i have visa on arrival at Cairo Airport.
    Kindly let me know as i have to book my holidays then.

    Thanks.
  • jawajawa
    edited 7:18AM
    u have to get pre-visa from Egyptian embassy in uk , because you got pakistani passport.

    jawa@jawaking.com
    I am Egyptian tour guide and this is my daily work

    regards,
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    I am due to go to Eygpt in June and I am staying in Sharm El Sheikh. I am aware that UK passport holders can have a visa stamp for free with me only staying for 12 days, is this true?
    Secondly, I am intrested in visiting Cairo (pyramids) for the day, do i need a visa for this? If so which type? And can I buy this on arrival to Egypt in Sharm El Sheikh airport?

    Thanks,
  • DavidFDavidF
    edited 7:18AM
    Correct: stays under 14 days at Sharm are visa free. To see Cairo you may need a visa, which you can buy at the airport on arrival for $15. See here for more Egypt visa information.
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi, I am Singaporean, ready to visit Cairo next week, with all hotels and ticket paid. However, I am still concerned about the visa. from some websites, it states that for Singapore citizens, I can get visa on arrival, but when I ask my travel agent in Thailand, they says I need pre-arrival visa. Could somebody confirm me if i can get on-arrival visa or not. it is too late for me to get one from the Embassy.
    thanks,
    Donald
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi iam a British passport holder living in the uk i want to take a vaccation for 1 week to sharm El Sheikh next yr with my partner and children. My partner is Venezuelan and holds a venezuelan passport but has an indefinite leave to remain stamp in it for living here in the uk , Would he be able to enter egypt the same was as me by getting an entry visa at the airport on arrival or would he need to apply for 1 here.
    Thanks
    Gerileigh
  • egyhanegyhan
    edited 7:18AM
    yes you need intr visa to jordon and that will cost you around 17 usa $
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Passport & Visa

    Visa Agencies:
    Avoid the stress and queues, get a visa agency to arrange your visa.
    Travel Visa Pro, San Francisco, USA. (866) 378-1722 or www.TravelVisaPro.com
    Global Visas, Egypt: Egyptian visa assistance for business or pleasure trips

    Entry requirements for Americans: US citizens must have a valid passport, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

    Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK citizens must have a valid passport, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. British nationals travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts only, for up to 14 days, do not require a visa, they shall receive a free entry permission stamp upon arrival. For travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

    Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians must have a valid passport, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

    Entry requirements for Australians: Australians must have a valid passport, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

    Entry requirements for South Africans: South African nationals require a valid passport, and a visa for travel to Egypt. For travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

    Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

    Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a valid passport, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

    Passport/Visa Note: Passports must be valid for two months beyond the period of visit. Visa and passport validity requirements change at short notice.
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi, I am a British Citizan and also an Israeli Citizan. I live in Israel and want to travel to Sinai, Sharm el Sheik. Is it better for me to cross the border with my Israeli passort or British? Also, do I need a visa?
  • Antoinette MonyAntoinette Mony
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi AK, It is better for u to use the british passport to easily entry sinai. of course, you will get the visa upon your arrival at Taba Border. there are two types of visa, the limited one to enter sinai only & the other one enables u to travel in all Egypt to visit Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & other cities in Egypt.
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi!

    Im a filipino and planning to visit egypt. Do i need to apply for a visa?

    Thanks!
  • Antoinette MonyAntoinette Mony
    edited 7:18AM
    hi mare, of course, you need to apply for the visa through the egyptian embassy in Philippine before coming to Egypt.
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Please, I would like to know if a senegalese citizen needs a visa to enter Egypt and how much are the fees
  • thewolfmanthewolfman
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi i am a pakistani national, resident in the UK on work permit. Do i need visa to goto south sinai resort only in egypt for 7 days?
    thnx
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi,
    I am Bulgarian currently living in the UK(9 months up till now,a year by the time i plan to vist Egypt),what visa requirments are there in place ?.
    Thanks to any who reply.
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    When you arrive in Egypt purchase your Visa at one of the official booths at the Airport,they are very visible! Do NOT let your tour guide get it for you or do NOT get it where you get your Passport checked! The tour guide will overcharge you and will take your travel tickets and you will have no option but to pay the higher rate....!
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    I am due to take a cruise of the Med, with stop=overs of about 12 hours each in Alexandria and Port Said. Can I obtain necessary visa for short shore excursions or must I apply for a full tourist visa before leving home? I travel on a South African passport
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi, I am Malaysian passport holder but currently living in Australia. I'm going to Egypt in a week time,so don't have much time to apply for visa here. Is it possible for me to apply upon arrival in Egypt?
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi! I am a Filipina who would like to visit Egypt as a tourist. Where can i get pre entry visa and what are the requirements? How much money is needed to have for a bank statement? thank you
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    we r british citizens going to egypt in july 4 2 wks my 15 yr old sons passport runs out in september is it true he must have six months left on it thanks
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hello there,

    I'm an EU national travelling from London to Kampala, through Cairo. I have quite a few hours to spend in Cairo, do I need to apply for visa beforehand or is it possible to buy visa upon arrival, for $15? Does that apply to EU countries as well as UK or America?

    Thank you!!
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    hi there. we are british citizens and hold a british passports, we will be flying into taba and would like to visit petra, do we need avisas and if so can we buy them at taba airport. we may also go on a diving tour, will be need a visa for that also. thanks
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    I am a UK citizen and wish to purchase my single entry visa at Cairo airport which I understand is US$15. can this be paid in sterling, if so how much ?
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi I am on a South African passport and travelling to Cairo for one night - can I buy a visa on arrival ?
  • sameh.alabharsameh.alabhar
    edited 7:18AM
    yes you can ... it cost 15 $



    SAMEH AL-ABHAR
    Contracting & Operation Manager
    sameh@sportsvoyages.com
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    hiii iam a venezuelean citizen , can i get the visa to egypt on arrival ??
  • Sports.VoyagesSports.Voyages
    edited 7:18AM
    Hello .
    Its Better to get it from Egyptian embassy in Venezuela

    Sports Voyages Travel
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    so like that it will coast the same money "15 dollars ?? "
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    I am an Israeli citizen, I was wondering is Sinai OK for Israelis right now- security wise.
    My husband and i come every year for scuba and relaxation, we are just a little concerned right now. can you advise?
  • Antoinette MonyAntoinette Mony
    edited 7:18AM
    hello dido, Venzuelian holding passports get the entry visa to Egypt once they arrive in cairo airport. don't worry.
  • Antoinette MonyAntoinette Mony
    edited 7:18AM
    yes, dido. just 15. USD for the entry visa
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    thanks a lot Antoinette :)
  • GuestGuest
    edited 7:18AM
    Hi I am Pakistani passport holder with a valid UK resindence visa, do I need a visa for visiting South Sinai (Sharm El Sheikh) for 5 nights as a tourist? Many Thanks in advance for your assistance
  • Antoinette MonyAntoinette Mony
    edited 7:18AM
    hi Sal85, of course yes, you need to apply for the visa upon your arrival in sharm el sheikh airport or it is better to get it from the egyptian embassy in london before your arrival.
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