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Egypt US citizens need a visa to enter Egypt. You can apply for an e-Visa in advance or obtain a visa on arrival.
Last verified: 2026-04-27
At a glance
Entry requirements
- The official e-Visa portal allows US citizens to apply prior to travel. A single-entry tourist visa costs $25 USD, and a multiple-entry visa costs $60 USD.
- Alternatively, US citizens can purchase a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports at the bank kiosks before immigration. Payment must be made in cash (USD, EUR, or GBP).
Stay
Standard tourist visa is valid for stays up to 30 days.
Passport
Passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from the date of arrival in Egypt.
Health — Yellow fever
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have transited for more than 12 hours through, a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
If obtaining the visa on arrival, exact change in USD is highly recommended to speed up the process.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.