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Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa to visit Egypt?

Q: Is Vietnam eligible for the Egypt e-Visa?

No. Vietnam does not appear on Egypt's e-Visa eligible-country list, so the online e-Visa portal cannot be used. A traditional embassy visa is required.

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

A standard single-entry tourist visa typically allows a stay of up to 30 days.

Q: How long does the visa take to process?

Allow roughly 5-10 working days at the Egyptian Embassy, plus extra time during busy periods. Apply well before your travel date.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

The standard single-entry tourist visa fee is around USD 25; a multiple-entry visa is approximately USD 60. Agency service fees may add to this.

Q: What passport validity does Egypt require?

Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry and have blank pages for the visa.

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt. Vietnam is NOT on Egypt's e-Visa or visa-on-arrival eligible lists, so you must apply for a tourist visa at an Egyptian embassy or consulate before you travel. As of 30 May 2026, a Vietnam (VN) ordinary passport holder requires a visa to visit Egypt for tourism. Vietnam does not appear on Egypt's electronic visa (e-Visa) eligible-country list, nor is it among the small set of visa-free or visa-on-arrival nationalities. The correct and conservative pathway is a traditional tourist visa obtained in advance from the Egyptian Embassy in Hanoi (or an Egyptian consulate). The standard single-entry tourist visa permits a stay of up to 30 days. Because Egypt is not part of the Schengen area, Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply. Travelers should apply well ahead of departure, carry a passport valid at least six months beyond arrival, and bring proof of accommodation and onward/return travel.

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

Embassy/consulate tourist visa (sticker)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry (multiple-entry available)

from issue date

Visa fee

~USD 25 (consular fee; varies by consulate)

consular fee only

Processing time

About 5-10 working days

standard track

Validity

Usually 3 months from issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need an embassy visa

Vietnam is not on Egypt's e-Visa or visa-on-arrival lists, so a traditional visa must be obtained before travel from the Egyptian Embassy in Hanoi or a competent Egyptian consulate.

· Before booking flights

/02

Prepare your documents

Gather a passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with blank pages, completed application form, recent passport photos, flight reservation, hotel booking, and proof of funds.

· Passport· Photos· Itinerary

/03

Submit the application to the Egyptian Embassy

Lodge your application in person or by the embassy's accepted method at the Egyptian Embassy in Hanoi. Pay the consular fee and obtain a receipt.

· In person· Pay fee

/04

Wait for processing

Standard processing is roughly 5-10 working days; allow extra time during peak season. The embassy may request additional documents or an interview.

· 5-10 working days

/05

Collect your passport with the visa

Retrieve the passport bearing the Egyptian visa sticker and check the stay duration, entry type, and validity dates for accuracy.

· Verify details

/06

Enter Egypt

Present your passport and visa at the Egyptian port of entry, along with proof of accommodation and onward/return travel.

· At border

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 9 complete

Passport valid at least 6 months beyond date of entry

required

At least two blank passport pages

required

Completed Egyptian visa application form

required

Recent passport-size photos (white background)

required

Confirmed return/onward flight ticket

required

Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation

required

Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)

recommended

Travel/medical insurance

recommended

Consular visa fee (cash/as required)

required

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa (single entry)USD 25Standard Egyptian consular tourist visa fee; varies slightly by mission

Tourist visa (multiple entry)USD 60If a multiple-entry visa is requested and granted

Service/handling feeUSD 0-15Charged only if applying through an authorized agency

Total estimateUSD 25 — USD 75incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Egyptian Embassy (Hanoi)

5-10 working days

Apply directly at the Egyptian Embassy in Hanoi; the official and most reliable route.

Authorized visa agency

7-14 working days

A licensed agency handles submission for an added fee; useful if you cannot attend in person.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Not on the e-Visa list

Vietnam is absent from Egypt's e-Visa eligible-country list, so the online e-Visa cannot be used.

High

/02

Not visa-on-arrival eligible

Vietnam is not among the nationalities allowed to obtain an Egyptian visa on arrival.

High

/03

No visa-free arrangement

There is no bilateral visa-exemption agreement for ordinary Vietnamese passports entering Egypt.

Medium

/04

Conservative documented pathway

With no confirmed visa-free, e-Visa, or VOA option, the embassy visa is the safe, documented route.

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

2026-05-30

Vietnam to Egypt route verified

Confirmed via Egypt's visa policy and e-Visa eligibility sources that Vietnamese ordinary passport holders are not eligible for the e-Visa or visa on arrival and must obtain an embassy/consulate tourist visa in advance.

/09 — The questions