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China to Egypt visa requirements

Q: Which is better — eVisa or VOA?

The eVisa is the cleaner option because it is handled before departure through Egypt's official portal. VOA remains listed by China Consular Service but requires carrying the listed documents and funds.

Q: How much does the Egypt eVisa cost?

The official e-Visa FAQ lists US$30 for single-entry tourism eVisa and US$65 for multiple-entry tourism eVisa.

Q: Do I need a return ticket?

Yes for VOA according to China Consular Service, together with a hotel booking, USD 2,000 cash, and the VOA fee.

Yes, a visa is required. Use Egypt's eVisa in advance or, if eligible, visa on arrival. Chinese ordinary passport holders are not visa-free for Egypt. Egypt's official e-Visa portal lists China among nationalities eligible to apply online, with tourism eVisas available for single or multiple entries. China Consular Service also says ordinary passport holders may obtain a visa on arrival for a 30-day stay, but should prepare a return ticket, hotel booking, USD 2,000 in cash, and the VOA fee. The current visa-on-arrival fee is US$30 effective 2026-03-01 according to current travel guidance and Egyptian state-affiliated reporting; the China Consular Service page still lists US$25, so travellers should carry US$30 in exact cash. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19

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 2026-06-19

Visa type

Tourist eVisa or Visa on Arrival

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days for VOA; eVisa stay follows the issued visa

per entry

Entries

eVisa: single or multiple; VOA: generally single

from issue date

Visa fee

eVisa: US$30 single / US$65 multiple; VOA: US$30 effective 2026-03-01 (China Consular Service page still lists US$25)

consular fee only

Processing time

eVisa: apply online before travel; VOA: at port of arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport must be valid at least 6 months from arrival

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Choose eVisa or VOA

Use the official Egypt e-Visa portal before travel when possible. Visa on arrival is listed by China Consular Service but depends on port processing.

· online preferred

/02

Prepare entry documents

Carry a passport valid at least 6 months from arrival, travel itinerary, return or onward ticket, hotel booking or invitation details, and proof of funds.

· 6+ months validity

/03

Apply for eVisa (if chosen)

Complete the official online application, pay by credit or debit card, download the eVisa, and carry a printout for arrival.

· US$30 single· US$65 multiple

/04

Or use VOA at arrival

For visa on arrival, China Consular Service says to prepare return tickets, hotel booking, USD 2,000 cash, and a visa fee. Current guidance reports the VOA fee as US$30 effective 2026-03-01, though the China Consular Service page still lists US$25.

· 30 days· US$30

/05

Enter and keep records

Present the eVisa or visa-on-arrival sticker with your passport at immigration. Final entry remains at the discretion of Egyptian port authorities.

· entry discretion

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

China -> Egypt · Tourist eVisa or Visa on Arrival

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredChinese ordinary passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid at least 6 months from arrival

ConditionaleVisa printout

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Required if entering with an approved eVisa

RequiredTravel itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Carry trip details and places to visit

RequiredReturn or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Required for VOA according to China Consular Service

RequiredProof of accommodation

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Hotel booking, host details, or invitation letter

RequiredVOA funds

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Prepare USD 2,000 cash plus a US$30 VOA fee; China Consular Service still lists the older US$25 fee

RecommendedTravel medical insurance (recommended)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Strongly advised for the trip

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesEgypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) — FAQ China Consular Service — Egypt entry and stay U.S. Department of State — Egypt travel information

Application link included: Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) — FAQ

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa single entryUS$30Paid online by card via the official e-Visa portal

eVisa multiple entryUS$65Paid online by card via the official e-Visa portal

Visa on ArrivalUS$30Effective 2026-03-01 per current guidance; China Consular Service still lists the older US$25 fee for Chinese ordinary passport holders

Extension or overstayVariesHandle with Egyptian immigration before expiry

Total estimateUS$30 — US$65+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa

Before travel

Apply online through the official Egypt e-Visa portal and carry the printout on arrival.

Visa on Arrival

At port of arrival

China Consular Service lists VOA for 30 days with return ticket, hotel booking, USD 2,000 cash, and fee; current guidance reports the VOA fee as US$30.

Consular visa

Before travel

Apply through an Egyptian embassy or consulate if eVisa or VOA is not suitable.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Passport validity too short

Must be valid 6+ months from arrival — a hard requirement.

High

/02

Missing VOA documents

Return ticket, hotel booking, and listed funds may be checked before issuing visa on arrival.

High

/03

Previous Egyptian overstay or immigration violations

Can result in entry denial or future bans.

Medium

/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

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-19

China to Egypt route re-verified

Updated official sources, checked date, eVisa fees, VOA document/funds guidance, and the visa-on-arrival fee to US$30 effective 2026-03-01 while noting the China Consular Service page still lists US$25.

/09 — The questions