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UK passport to Egypt

UK citizens need a visa for Egypt. Get an e-Visa on the official portal for $30 at least 7 days before you fly.

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The rules

What you need: e-Visa (Egypt tourist e-Visa)
Costs: $30
When to apply: At least 7 days before you fly
How long it lasts: Up to 3 months
Other options: You can also buy a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports, valid for up to 30 days. It costs about $30 to $36, depending on how you pay.
How long you can stay: Up to 30 days per visit. You can apply to extend at a passport and immigration office in Egypt.
Your passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive, with at least 1 blank page.
Arrival card: None needed

Quick answers

Do UK citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Yes. UK citizens need a visa for Egypt. Get an e-Visa on the official portal for $30 at least 7 days before you fly.

How much does the e-Visa cost?

$30 on the official site. Apply at least 7 days before you fly. Other websites charge more for the same form.

How long can UK citizens stay in Egypt?

Up to 30 days per visit. You can apply to extend at a passport and immigration office in Egypt.

How long does my passport need to be valid for Egypt?

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive, with at least 1 blank page.

Things that could change this

Are you taking any medicines with you, including cold, flu, allergy or pain remedies?
If yes: Some medicines will be taken off you
Egypt treats some prescription and over-the-counter medicines as controlled drugs, and health officials may check your medicines when you arrive. Narcotic and psychotropic medicines can be seized, even with a prescription. Keep medicines in their original packaging, carry your prescription or a doctor's letter, and bring no more than 3 months' supply. CBD products are illegal, even with a prescription.

Good to know

Free stamp for Sinai resorts. If you fly into Sharm el-Sheikh and stay less than 15 days in Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba, you get a free entry stamp instead of a visa. You need a visa to go anywhere else in Egypt or to stay longer.

Watch out for fake sites and agents. visa2egypt.gov.eg is the only official e-Visa site. Other sites can charge double. At the airport you don't need an agent for a visa on arrival, as they often charge more.

Leave drones and satellite phones at home. Drones are banned without permission from Egypt's Ministry of Defence, and you could go to prison. Satellite phones and radio equipment are likely to be confiscated unless you have clearance in advance.

Keep your entry stamp. You must show the entry stamp in your passport when you leave Egypt. Without it you won't get an exit stamp and can't leave.

Checked 26 October 2026 against Ministry of Interior, Arab Republic of Egypt, Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Washington DC and GOV.UK.

See the 4 official sources

Egypt e-Visa Portal: FAQ (Ministry of Interior, Arab Republic of Egypt)
Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior, Arab Republic of Egypt)
Visa requirements (Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Washington DC)
Egypt entry requirements (GOV.UK)