🇫🇮FINLAND

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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit Egypt?

Q: Which is better, e-Visa or visa on arrival?

The e-Visa is recommended because you apply in advance and avoid airport queues. Both cost about USD 25 for single entry and allow a 30-day stay.

Q: What is the official Egypt e-Visa website?

Only visa2egypt.gov.eg is the official Egyptian government portal. Other sites are third parties that add service fees.

Q: How long can I stay in Egypt on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days per entry on a standard single-entry tourist e-Visa or visa on arrival.

Q: How long is the e-Visa valid before I travel?

The e-Visa is generally valid for entry within 90 days of issue, so do not apply too far ahead of your trip.

Q: How long does the e-Visa take to process?

Apply at least 7 working days before travel; approvals often arrive within a few working days.

Finnish citizens need a visa for Egypt. The recommended route is the official online e-Visa (about USD 25, single entry, 30-day stay); a visa on arrival at major Egyptian airports is also available for the same fee. Finland is not on Egypt's visa-exempt list, so an ordinary Finnish passport holder needs a visa for a short tourist visit. As an EU member state, Finland qualifies for both the Egyptian electronic visa (e-Visa) and visa on arrival (VOA). The official e-Visa, issued through the government portal visa2egypt.gov.eg, is the recommended option: it is applied for in advance, costs about USD 25 for a single entry, permits a stay of up to 30 days, and is typically processed within a few working days. A visa on arrival can also be purchased at bank kiosks before immigration at Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor and other international airports for the same USD 25 fee. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival with at least one or two blank pages. Egypt is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply here.

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.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

e-Visa (single entry) / Visa on arrival

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry (multiple-entry available)

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 25 (single entry)

consular fee only

Processing time

Up to ~7 working days for e-Visa; immediate for VOA

standard track

Validity

e-Visa valid for entry within 90 days of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Finnish passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in Egypt and has at least one or two blank pages for the visa sticker.

· 6 months validity· 1-2 blank pages

/02

Apply on the official e-Visa portal

Create an account at visa2egypt.gov.eg, the only official Egyptian e-Visa site. Avoid third-party lookalike sites, which charge extra fees.

· visa2egypt.gov.eg· Official only

/03

Complete the application and upload documents

Fill in personal and travel details and upload a scan of your passport bio-data page. Select single or multiple entry.

· Passport scan· Single/multiple

/04

Pay the visa fee

Pay online by credit or debit card (about USD 25 for single entry). Apply at least 7 working days before travel.

· Card payment· Apply 7 days early

/05

Receive and print the e-Visa

Download and print the approved e-Visa from the link emailed to you, and keep a copy with your travel documents.

· Print copy· Carry on arrival

/06

Enter Egypt

Present your printed e-Visa and passport at immigration. Alternatively, buy a visa on arrival at the airport bank kiosk before immigration if you did not apply online.

· Show at immigration· VOA fallback

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Finnish passport valid 6+ months from arrival

required

At least one to two blank passport pages

required

Approved e-Visa printout (or fee in USD for VOA)

required

Credit or debit card for online payment

required

Valid email address to receive the e-Visa

required

Passport-style digital photo / bio-page scan

required

Confirmed return or onward ticket

recommended

Hotel booking or accommodation details

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

e-Visa (single entry)USD 25Tourist single-entry, applied online in advance

e-Visa (multiple entry)USD 60For travelers needing multiple entries

Visa on arrival (single entry)USD 25Bought at airport bank kiosk before immigration

Visa on arrival (multiple entry)USD 60Available at major airports

Total estimateUSD 25 — USD 60incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

e-Visa (online, advance)

Up to ~7 working days

Apply via visa2egypt.gov.eg at least 7 working days before travel; recommended for a smooth arrival.

Visa on arrival

Immediate at airport

Purchase at a bank kiosk before immigration at major airports; no advance application needed.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Finland not on Egypt's visa-exempt list

Ordinary Finnish passport holders are not visa-exempt for Egypt and must obtain a visa.

High

/02

EU members eligible for e-Visa and VOA

As an EU member state, Finland qualifies for both the online e-Visa and visa on arrival.

High

/03

Tourism / short visit

Stays up to 30 days for tourism are covered by the single-entry tourist e-Visa or VOA.

High

/04

e-Visa recommended over VOA

Applying online in advance avoids airport queues and cash-fee uncertainty.

Medium

/05

Egypt is not in Schengen

Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply to entry into Egypt.

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

Finland to Egypt route verified

Confirmed via the official e-Visa portal, Egyptian embassy guidance and Egypt's visa policy that Finnish citizens need a visa, with e-Visa (USD 25, 30 days, single entry) recommended and visa on arrival also available.

/09 — The questions