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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit Egypt?

UK ordinary passport holders need a visa for Egypt. The simplest route is the official eVisa (about USD 25 single-entry) applied online before travel; visa on arrival (about USD 30 cash) is also available at airports. British citizens travelling to Egypt for tourism normally require a visa. The recommended option is the official eVisa from visa2egypt.gov.eg, costing USD 25 for single entry (USD 60 multiple-entry), permitting a stay of up to 30 days. A single-entry eVisa must be used within 90 days of issue; a multiple-entry eVisa is valid for entries over 180 days. A visa on arrival (about USD 30, cash only, at airport kiosks before immigration) is also available. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date and have at least one blank page. Note one exception: if you arrive by air at Sharm El-Sheikh and stay under 15 days within the Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba resort zone, you receive a free entry stamp and do not need a visa; leaving the zone or staying longer requires a full visa.
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 (online) — visa on arrival also available
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 25 (single) / USD 60 (multiple); VOA approx USD 30
consular fee only
Processing time
Typically 2-7 business days for eVisa
standard track
Validity
Single: enter within 90 days of issue; Multiple: 180 days
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Ensure your UK passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in Egypt and has at least one blank page.
· 6 months validity· 1 blank page
/02
Apply on the official eVisa portal
Go to visa2egypt.gov.eg, create an account, and select the tourist eVisa (single or multiple entry). Avoid third-party agent sites that charge more.
· visa2egypt.gov.eg· .gov.eg only
/03
Upload documents and pay
Upload a scan of your passport bio page and a passport-style photo, then pay USD 25 (single) or USD 60 (multiple) by card.
· Bio page scan· Photo· Card payment
/04
Receive and print the eVisa
Wait 2-7 business days for approval, then download and print the eVisa PDF. Apply at least 7 days before travel.
· 2-7 business days· Print PDF
/05
Enter Egypt within the validity window
Use a single-entry eVisa within 90 days of issue (180 days for multiple entry); each stay may not exceed 30 days.
· 90/180 days· 30 days per stay
/06
Alternative: visa on arrival
If you prefer, buy a visa sticker at a bank kiosk before immigration at the airport for about USD 30 in cash (US dollars preferred).
· USD 30 cash· Airport kiosk
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
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UK passport valid 6+ months from arrival
required
At least one blank passport page
required
Approved and printed eVisa (or funds for VOA)
required
Digital scan of passport bio page
required
Passport-style photograph
required
Confirmed return or onward ticket
recommended
Proof of accommodation booking
recommended
USD cash for visa on arrival (if not using eVisa)
recommended
Travel insurance covering Egypt
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa single entryUSD 25Up to 30-day stay; enter within 90 days of issue
eVisa multiple entryUSD 60Multiple entries over 180 days; 30 days per stay
Visa on arrivalUSD 30Cash only, at airport bank kiosk before immigration
Sharm El-Sheikh resort entry permitUSD 0Free stamp for stays under 15 days in the Sinai resort zone
Total estimateUSD 0 — USD 60incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online)
2-7 business days
Apply at visa2egypt.gov.eg before travel; print the approved PDF. Recommended for a smooth arrival.
Visa on arrival
Same day at airport
Buy a visa sticker at a bank kiosk before immigration; bring about USD 30 in cash.
Consulate (in person/post)
Several working days
Apply via the Egyptian Consulate General in London if you need a paper visa.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism and Red Sea holidays
Sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, plus Red Sea diving and beach resorts.
High
/02
Sharm El-Sheikh resort breaks
Air arrivals to Sharm staying under 15 days in the Sinai resort zone enter visa-free.
High
/03
Visiting friends and relatives
Short social visits to family or friends living in Egypt.
Medium
/04
Nile cruises and cultural tours
Multi-stop guided itineraries along the Nile and ancient sites.
Medium
/05
Short business trips
Brief meetings or conferences (tourist eVisa may not suit all business activity).
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
United Kingdom to Egypt route verified
Confirmed via GOV.UK and the official visa2egypt.gov.eg portal that UK ordinary passport holders need a visa; eVisa is USD 25 single / USD 60 multiple (30-day stay), visa on arrival approx USD 30, with a visa-free exception for Sinai/Sharm resort stays under 15 days.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UK citizens need a visa for Egypt?—
Yes. British ordinary passport holders need a visa for Egypt, except for air arrivals to Sharm El-Sheikh staying under 15 days within the Sinai resort zone, who get a free entry stamp.
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