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Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit Egypt?

Australian passport holders need a visa for Egypt. The easiest route is the online eVisa (single-entry, 30-day stay) via the official portal visa2egypt.gov.eg. Visa on arrival at major airports is also available. Australia is not on Egypt's visa-free list, so an ordinary Australian passport holder needs a tourist visa for a short visit. There are three pathways: (1) the recommended electronic visa (eVisa) applied for in advance through Egypt's official portal visa2egypt.gov.eg; (2) a visa on arrival (VOA) purchased in USD cash at the bank counter in the arrivals hall of major international airports such as Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh and Luxor; and (3) a sticker visa from an Egyptian consulate (e.g. Sydney). The single-entry tourist visa allows a maximum stay of 30 days and the visa itself is valid for entry within 3 months of issue. As of a fee revision that took effect from 1 March 2026 (reflected on the official eVisa portal from late April 2026), the single-entry fee rose from USD 25 to USD 30, and the multiple-entry eVisa from USD 60 to USD 65. Your passport must have at least 6 months validity from your intended date of entry. Applying for the eVisa online before departure is the most convenient option as it avoids airport queues and the requirement to carry exact USD cash.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (electronic tourist visa); visa on arrival also available
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days (single entry)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry eVisa also available)
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 30 (single-entry eVisa)
consular fee only
Processing time
Typically 1-7 business days
standard track
Validity
Valid for entry within 3 months of issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Check that your Australian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of entry into Egypt and has a blank page for stamps.
· 6+ months validity· Blank page needed
/02
Go to the official eVisa portal
Apply only through Egypt's official government portal visa2egypt.gov.eg. Create an account and select the Tourist Visa, single-entry option.
· visa2egypt.gov.eg· Tourist single-entry
/03
Complete the application
Enter your personal and passport details, upload a scan of your passport bio page and a recent digital photo, and provide your travel and accommodation details.
· Passport scan· Digital photo
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay the USD 30 single-entry fee online with a credit or debit card. The multiple-entry eVisa costs USD 65.
· USD 30 single· Card payment
/05
Receive and print the eVisa
The approved eVisa is emailed to you, usually within 1-7 business days. Print a copy to present on arrival.
· Emailed approval· Print a copy
/06
Enter Egypt
Present your passport and printed eVisa at immigration. Alternatively, buy a visa on arrival in USD cash at a bank counter in the arrivals hall.
· Show eVisa· VOA alternative
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Australian passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date
required
At least one blank passport page
required
Recent digital passport-style photo
required
Scan of passport bio-data page
required
Valid email address for eVisa delivery
required
Credit or debit card for online payment
required
Confirmed return or onward flight booking
recommended
Proof of accommodation / hotel booking
recommended
Printed copy of the approved eVisa
recommended
USD cash (exact amount) if using visa on arrival
optional
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-entry eVisaUSD 3030-day stay; fee increased from USD 25 effective 1 March 2026
Multiple-entry eVisaUSD 65Valid 6 months; increased from USD 60 in the 2026 revision
Visa on arrival (single entry)USD 30Paid in USD cash at airport bank counter; same 2026 increase applies
Sydney consulate sticker visa (single entry)AUD 75Direct consular application; up to 1-month stay
Total estimateUSD 30 — USD 65incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online)
1-7 business days
Apply in advance via visa2egypt.gov.eg; most convenient and avoids airport queues.
Visa on arrival
At the airport
Buy at a bank counter in arrivals with USD cash before passport control; queues possible.
Consulate sticker visa
Several business days
Apply at an Egyptian consulate (e.g. Sydney); slower and higher fee.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism and Nile cruises
Visiting the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan and Red Sea resorts.
High
/02
Short leisure stays under 30 days
The single-entry eVisa covers typical 1-3 week holidays.
High
/03
Business trips and meetings
Short business visits also use the tourist eVisa or VOA.
Medium
/04
Visiting friends and relatives
Family visits within the 30-day single-entry window.
Medium
/05
Diving and Red Sea holidays
Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada arrivals; note some Sinai-only stays differ.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
Australia to Egypt route verified
Confirmed via Egypt's official eVisa portal and the Sydney consulate that Australians need a visa, with eVisa (single-entry, 30-day stay, 3-month validity) and visa on arrival both available. Verified the 2026 fee revision: single-entry eVisa now USD 30 and multiple-entry USD 65.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Australians need a visa to visit Egypt?—
Yes. Australia is not on Egypt's visa-free list, so an Australian passport holder needs a tourist visa. The easiest option is the online eVisa, with visa on arrival also available at major airports.
How long can I stay in Egypt on a tourist visa?+
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