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The "Egypt e-Visa Portal" is the platform of the Ministry of Interior of the Arab Republic of Egypt for electronic visa applications. According to the pages consulted, the applicant creates an account, fills in the form, pays online by card, then receives an email informing them of the status of their application; the approved visa is downloaded, printed and presented to the immigration officer at the point of entry. The portal publishes the tourism categories and their fees.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Ministry of Interior — Ministry of the Interior of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Submission channel
Online, on the electronic visa platform, with payment by Visa, MasterCard or other debit card
Electronic visa
Yes — the platform consulted is dedicated to the e-Visa
Portal language
English

Do you need a visa?

Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.

Documented visa types

Tourism visa — single entry ("Tourism Visa - Single Entry")
Described by the portal as issued to persons whose nationality is subject to a visa to enter Egypt, for one entry. Official page (new tab)
Tourism visa — multiple entries ("Tourism Visa - Multiple Entries")
Same description on the portal, for several entries. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The application is filed online on the electronic visa portal of the Ministry of Interior: the applicant creates an account, logs in, selects "Apply Now", chooses the visa type, fills in the form and pays.

The portal states that the e-Visa application must be created at least 7 days before departure.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Create an account on the portal through the registration page and confirm the registration.
  2. Log in to the electronic visa portal.
  3. Select "Apply Now", choose the visa type and read the instructions.
  4. Fill in the application form.
  5. Pay by Visa, MasterCard or other debit card.
  6. Wait for approval by email, then download and print the e-Visa from your account.
  7. Present the printed e-Visa to the immigration officer at the point of entry.

Documents mentioned by the authority

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative. The documents above are those that the portal's FAQ mentions for entry into the territory.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: 30 USD for the single-entry tourism visa and 65 USD for the multiple-entry tourism visa.

The processing time is not stated on the pages consulted; the portal states only that the e-Visa application must be created at least 7 days before departure.

After the decision

The portal states that, as soon as the application has been processed, the applicant receives an email informing them of the status of their application, and that a link to download the e-Visa is sent to them.

The portal states that the Egyptian port authorities retain the right to refuse entry without explanation, and that the validity of the visa can be checked in their system.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Egypt to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Egypt?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

Online, on the electronic visa portal of the Ministry of Interior, after creating an account.

Is there an electronic visa?

Yes: the platform consulted is dedicated to the e-Visa, with online payment and download of the visa from the applicant's account.

What fees does the portal state?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: 30 USD for a single entry and 65 USD for multiple entries, for a tourism visa.

Does the electronic visa guarantee entry into the territory?

No: the portal states that the Egyptian port authorities retain the right to refuse entry without explanation.

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

Prepare my case

This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.

  1. Describe your situation

    Nationality, residence, purpose and dates. The checker tells covered routes apart from situations that are still unknown.

  2. Check at the source

    Open the destination’s official source and compare it with your situation before starting a procedure.

  3. Track what is left to do

    Your space keeps your answers and your declared checklist. A complete checklist does not announce a favorable decision.

Check my route Open my case

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.