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Do France passport holders need a visa to visit Egypt?

French passport holders need a visa for Egypt. The easiest route is the official online e-Visa (USD 25, single entry, 30-day stay). A visa on arrival at major airports and a Sinai-only visa-free entry stamp are also available. France is an ordinary-passport country that requires a visa to enter Egypt, but the process is simple. The recommended option is the official Egypt e-Visa, applied for online before travel at visa2egypt.gov.eg. A single-entry tourist e-Visa costs USD 25, lets you stay up to 30 days, and must be used within 90 days of issuance. French travelers can alternatively buy a visa on arrival (USD 25 cash) at major airports such as Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Luxor. A special exemption applies if you only visit the Red Sea Sinai resorts (Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba): you receive a free entry stamp for up to about 15 days without a full visa, provided you do not leave that area. Holders of a valid Schengen visa may also obtain a free 15-day tourist visa. Egypt is NOT in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to entering Egypt. Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with a blank page.
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
e-Visa (online) — visa on arrival and Sinai visa-free stamp also available
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
Typically 5-7 business days
standard track
Validity
Enter within 90 days of issuance
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your route and passport
Ensure your French ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date with at least one blank page. Decide whether you need the standard 30-day visa or only the Sinai resort area.
· 6+ months validity· 1 blank page
/02
Apply on the official e-Visa portal
Go to visa2egypt.gov.eg, create an account, verify your email, and select the single-entry tourist visa. Avoid third-party sites that charge inflated fees.
· visa2egypt.gov.eg· Single entry
/03
Complete the form and upload documents
Enter your personal, passport and travel details, and upload a passport scan and photo if requested.
· Passport scan· Passport photo
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay USD 25 for a single-entry tourist visa (USD 60 for multiple entry) by debit or credit card.
· USD 25· Card payment
/05
Receive and print your e-Visa
Approval usually arrives within 5-7 business days by email. Print a copy and keep it with your travel documents.
· 5-7 days· Print copy
/06
Enter Egypt
Present your printed e-Visa, passport, and proof of onward travel and accommodation at immigration. Enter within 90 days of issuance and stay up to 30 days.
· Within 90 days· Stay 30 days
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 9 complete
French ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival
required
At least one blank passport page
required
Approved e-Visa printout (or USD 25 cash for visa on arrival)
required
Passport-style photo for the application
required
Proof of onward or return flight
recommended
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
recommended
Debit or credit card for online payment
required
Proof of sufficient funds
recommended
Travel/health insurance
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-entry tourist e-VisaUSD 25Up to 30 days, enter within 90 days of issuance
Multiple-entry tourist e-VisaUSD 60Valid up to 6 months, 30 days per visit
Visa on arrival (single entry)USD 25Cash at major airports; USD or EUR accepted
Sinai resort entry stampUSD 0Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba only, up to ~15 days
Total estimateUSD 0 — USD 60incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

e-Visa (online)
5-7 business days
Apply at visa2egypt.gov.eg before travel; print the approved visa. Most reliable and recommended.
Visa on arrival
15-45 minutes at airport
Buy at a bank kiosk in the arrivals hall with USD 25 cash before passport control.
Sinai visa-free stamp
At immigration
Free entry stamp for Red Sea Sinai resorts only, up to ~15 days; no full visa issued.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism and sightseeing
Visiting the Pyramids, Nile cruises, Luxor and Cairo — the standard 30-day tourist visa covers this.
High
/02
Red Sea beach holidays
Diving and resort stays in Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab or Hurghada; Sinai resorts may qualify for the free entry stamp.
High
/03
Visiting friends or relatives
Short social visits are covered by the tourist e-Visa or visa on arrival.
Medium
/04
Short business meetings
Brief business trips; a business e-Visa is available for longer stays.
Medium
/05
Transit / stopover
Passengers passing through may use a transit visa; many short transits are handled at the airport.
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
France to Egypt route verified
Confirmed via the official Egypt e-Visa portal, France-Visas and Wikipedia that French ordinary passport holders require a visa, with the USD 25 single-entry e-Visa (30-day stay) as the primary route, plus visa on arrival and the Sinai resort visa-free stamp. No major policy change.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do French citizens need a visa for Egypt?—
Yes. French ordinary passport holders need a visa. The easiest option is the online e-Visa (USD 25), with visa on arrival also available at major airports.
How much does the Egypt e-Visa cost?+
How long can I stay?+
Can I skip the visa if I only visit Sharm El Sheikh?+
Which website is the official e-Visa portal?+
Does ETIAS or the Schengen 90/180 rule apply to Egypt?+
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