UAE residents · Country guide
Egypt visa for UAE residents
In brief
No, UAE residence does not change the rule for Egypt: your passport decides.
Indian passporteVisae-Visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg (USD 30 single, USD 65 multiple), applied for at least 7 days before departure; no UAE-residence route.
Pakistani passportVisa requiredNot on the e-Visa list: visa through an Egyptian consulate. No UAE-residence route.
Filipino passportVisa requiredNot on the e-Visa list: visa through an Egyptian consulate. No UAE-residence route.
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Interior of EgyptReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
Egypt rules for UAE residents, by passport
| Passport | With UAE residence | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | eVisaNot stated on the portal1 | e-Visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg (USD 30 single, USD 65 multiple), applied for at least 7 days before departure; no UAE-residence route. | Ministry of Interior of Egypt |
| Pakistani | Visa required | Not on the e-Visa list: visa through an Egyptian consulate. No UAE-residence route. | Egyptian Tourism Authority |
| Filipino | Visa required | Not on the e-Visa list: visa through an Egyptian consulate. No UAE-residence route. | Egyptian Tourism Authority |
Who qualifies through UAE residence
UAE residence alone doesn't open a route into Egypt: the rules below depend on your passport.
Indian passport: India is on the Egypt e-Visa list; Pakistan and the Philippines are not.
Nationals of the countries listed below may be issued with an e-Visa upon application on the Egypt e-Visa Portal. … India
Ministry of Interior of Egypt · checked
How to apply from the UAE
Indian passport: The e-Visa application must be created at least 7 days before departure.
Ministry of Interior of Egypt · checkedPakistani and Filipino passports: Nationalities not on the e-Visa list, such as Pakistan and the Philippines, apply through an Egyptian consulate; the tourism authority says some nationalities must apply through their nearest consulate before the trip.
Egyptian Tourism Authority · checked
Fees
Indian passport: The tourist e-Visa costs USD 30 (single entry) or USD 65 (multiple entries).
Ministry of Interior of Egypt · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees.
Processing time
Not stated by the official sources we read.
Documents for UAE residents
Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports
Indian passport
eVisa e-Visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg (USD 30 single, USD 65 multiple), applied for at least 7 days before departure; no UAE-residence route.
Without UAE residence: Indian passport → Egypt.
Pakistani passport
Visa required Not on the e-Visa list: visa through an Egyptian consulate. No UAE-residence route.
Every destination for this passport: Pakistan passport.
Filipino passport
Visa required Not on the e-Visa list: visa through an Egyptian consulate. No UAE-residence route.
Every destination for this passport: Philippines passport.
FAQ
Can I go to Egypt with an UAE residence visa?
Not on residence alone: UAE residence does not change the rule. Indian passport: evisa; Pakistani and Filipino passports: visa required; the table above gives the conditions.
Can UAE residents get a visa on arrival?
Not on the official pages we read. Indian passport: evisa; Pakistani and Filipino passports: visa required.
How much is the Egypt visa fee for UAE residents?
Indian passport: The tourist e-Visa costs USD 30 (single entry) or USD 65 (multiple entries).
Can I apply online?
Indian passport: The e-Visa application must be created at least 7 days before departure. Pakistani and Filipino passports: Nationalities not on the e-Visa list, such as Pakistan and the Philippines, apply through an Egyptian consulate; the tourism authority says some nationalities must apply through their nearest consulate before the trip.
How long is the waiting time from Dubai?
Not stated by the official sources we read.
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Interior of Egypt (Egypt e-Visa portal): rules for UAE residents, fees, documents and length of stay
- Ministry of Interior of Egypt (Egypt e-Visa portal): applying from the UAE
- Egyptian Tourism Authority (Experience Egypt): applying from the UAE
More destinations: visa-free countries for UAE residents · Egypt entry rules by nationality · all guides for UAE residents.