Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.
You can access the FCDO advice for Egypt at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt
Entry requirements
- Familiarise yourself with entry rules for Egypt before travel.
- Check the specifics for COVID-19 entry requirements with your airline before travel.
Passport validity:
- Your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive in Egypt.
Visa requirements:
- British passport holders travelling to Egypt normally need a visa.
- e-Visa requirements: You can obtain an e-visa through the official Visa2Egypt portal or your nearest Egyptian consulate. Tourist visas through the e-visa system are valid for a maximum of 3 months.
- Visa on arrival: You can get a visa on arrival at approved bank kiosks within airport arrival halls, before reaching immigration counters. The visa fee is US$25, payable in US dollars. Visas granted on arrival are valid for a maximum of 30 days.
- If you're travelling to Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, and Taba resorts for up to 15 days, you'll receive a free entry permission stamp upon arrival.
Additional information:
Medication: Some prescribed and over the counter medicines that are available in the UK are considered controlled substances in Egypt and can't be brought into the country without prior permission from Egypt's Ministry of Health.
Customs regulations:
- There's a limit of 5,000 Egyptian pounds that you are allowed to bring in or take out of Egypt.
- Certain valuables like electrical equipment, video cameras etc. must be declared on arrival.
- Satellite phones and radio communications equipment brought into Egypt without prior clearance from the Ministry of Telecommunications are likely to be confiscated.
Irish Passport Holders
Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice