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Do US citizens need a visa for Egypt?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 6 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes, but they can get it on arrival: US passport holders get a visa on arrival in Egypt.

Egypt visa fee for US citizens: The tourist e-Visa costs USD 30 for a single entry or USD 65 for multiple entries, paid by card on the official portal. Official fee. Source: Ministry of Interior of Egypt, Egypt e-Visa Portal, checked .

Egypt visa processing time for US citizens: Create the e-Visa application on the portal at least 7 days before you depart; you are emailed once it has been processed. Source: Ministry of Interior of Egypt, Egypt e-Visa Portal, checked .

Also: eVisa.

Exception: Sinai resorts only (Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba), up to 15 days; free entry permission stamp on arrival; stay: 15 days.

Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa upon arrival at any of the Egyptian ports of entry: UK, EU members, USA, Australia, Croatia, Georgia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Macedonia, Republic of Korea.Consulate General of Egypt in London

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Consulate General of Egypt in LondonApply only at visa2egypt.gov.egReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do US citizens need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. Apply from the US
  6. Fee
  7. Processing time
  8. Documents
  9. What changed
  10. FAQ
  11. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa on arrivalException: Sinai resorts only (Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba), up to 15 days; free entry permission stamp on arrival; stay: 15 days
StayNot stated by the official source
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeThe tourist e-Visa costs USD 30 for a single entry or USD 65 for multiple entries, paid by card on the official portal.2
Official processingCreate the e-Visa application on the portal at least 7 days before you depart; you are emailed once it has been processed.3A tourist visa issued by an Egyptian consulate in the US takes at least 10 business days.4
Where to applyIn the US, American passport holders can also get a tourist visa from the Egyptian consulate serving their state (Washington, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles or New York) for USD 32 single or USD 67 multiple entry.4Official site: visa2egypt.gov.eg

Do US citizens need a visa for Egypt?

The Consulate General of Egypt in London lists the US among the countries whose nationals get a visa on arrival.

“Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa upon arrival at any of the Egyptian ports of entry: UK, EU members, USA, Australia, Croatia, Georgia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Macedonia, Republic of Korea.”

Consulate General of Egypt in London · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • With conditions · 15 days Sinai resorts only (Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba), up to 15 days; free entry permission stamp on arrival; stay: 15 days.

    Nationals of the UK, EU members, and the USA travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts ONLY , for a maximum of 15 DAYS, do not require a visa prior to travelling, as a FREE entry permission stamp will be granted upon arrival.Consulate General of Egypt in London · checked

  • The Egyptian consulate in Washington treats the airport visa as an emergency option and advises getting the visa in advance; your passport must be valid for more than 6 months on arrival.

    Visa On Arrival ... (Emergency Visas) ... Visa applicants (except the listed nationalities here ) are advised to get the visa in advance from the Egyptian consulate that serves their state of residency. ... Passport must be valid for more than 6 months at arrivalConsulate of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Washington, D.C. · checked

Egypt visa types for US citizens

How to apply from the US

  1. In the US, American passport holders can also get a tourist visa from the Egyptian consulate serving their state (Washington, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles or New York) for USD 32 single or USD 67 multiple entry.

    Consulate of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Washington, D.C. · checked

Fee

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Since 1 September 2026, visas on arrival at all Egyptian airports are issued as an electronic QR code instead of a sticker. Consulate of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Washington, D.C. · checked
  2. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Egypt visa-free for US citizens now?

Not visa-free: US citizens get a visa on arrival.

How much does an Egypt visa cost for US citizens?

The tourist e-Visa costs USD 30 for a single entry or USD 65 for multiple entries, paid by card on the official portal.

Can I get an Egypt visa in 7 days?

Create the e-Visa application on the portal at least 7 days before you depart; you are emailed once it has been processed. A tourist visa issued by an Egyptian consulate in the US takes at least 10 business days.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Consulate General of Egypt in London: entry rule and entry conditionsegyptconsulate.co.uk · checked
  2. Ministry of Interior of Egypt, Egypt e-Visa Portal: visa types, fees and documentsvisa2egypt.gov.eg · checked
  3. Ministry of Interior of Egypt, Egypt e-Visa Portal: processing timevisa2egypt.gov.eg · checked
  4. Consulate of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Washington, D.C.: changes, entry conditions, how to apply and processing timeegyptembassy.net · checked
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