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Egypt passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Egypt passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

19Visa-free

46eVisa

31Visa on arrival

102Visa required

Egypt passport at a glance

With a Egypt passport you can enter 19 destinations visa-free and 31 with a visa on arrival, so 50 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 46 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 102 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Egypt

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Egypt passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa required
Thailand	eVisa
India	Visa required
South Africa	eVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Egypt passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	6	15	17	15
Asia	6	10	18	17
Europe	0	0	2	43
North America	5	1	4	13
Oceania	2	4	2	6
South America	0	1	3	8

Longest visa-free stays

Where Egypt passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Barbados — up to 90 days
Benin — up to 90 days
Gambia — up to 90 days
Haiti — up to 90 days
Hong Kong — up to 90 days
Kiribati — up to 90 days
Macau — up to 90 days
Malaysia — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 19

Barbados90 days
Benin90 days
Dominica21 days
Gambia90 days
Guinea
Haiti90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Iran21 days
Jordan30 days
Kiribati90 days
Macau90 days
Malaysia90 days
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
Palestine
Rwanda30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 days

eVisa 46

Visa on arrival 31

Visa required 102

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Egypt passport holders visit without a visa?

Egypt passport holders can visit 19 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Jordan, Rwanda, Mauritius, Seychelles, Barbados and others. Adding the 31 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 50 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Egypt passport holders?

31 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Egypt passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Egypt passport holders travel with an eVisa?

46 destinations let Egypt passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia and others.

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Egypt passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Egypt passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Egypt passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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