Passport & Visa Requirements

Passport Note
Visitors from all countries except the EU and the USA must register with the police within one week of arrival in Egypt, although this service is usually undertaken by the hotel.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
 

1. 1. EU nationals travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Newiba or Taba resorts for up to 14 days. They will receive an entry permission stamp upon arrival;

2. those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours, provided holding confirmed tickets;

3. cruise ship passengers entering Egypt, at any port, for a maximum of three days.
   
   Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note
(a) Those in possession of a residence permit to Egypt are not required to obtain an entry visa if they leave Egypt and return within the validity of their residence permit or within six months, whichever period is less.

Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist and Business (single- and multiple-entry).
Cost varies according to nationality. For UK nationals: Tourist: £15 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry). Business: £53 (single-entry); £91 (multiple-entry). For US nationals: All visas £12. Processing fees for other nationals vary considerably; check with the appropriate consulate (or consular section of embassy) for details; see Contact Addresses.

Validity
Varies, but are usually valid for six months from the date of issue for stays of up to three months. Visas cannot be post-dated. Visas can be extended one week before the end of the permitted stay in Egypt at Immigration.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.
Note: It is, however, possible for most tourists and visitors to obtain an entry visa at any of the major ports of entry. Visitors should check with their nearest Egyptian Consular mission for more details concerning visa regulations applying to their citizenship.

Working Days Required
Same day for personal applications; seven days or more from day of receipt for postal applications.

Duty Free
Overview
The following goods may be imported into Egypt without incurring customs duty:
200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 200g of tobacco; 1l of alcoholic beverages; 1l of perfume or eau de cologne; gifts up to the value of E£500.

Persons travelling with valuable electronic equipment such as cameras, video cameras or computers may be required to list these in their passports to ensure that they will be exported on departure.
All cash, travellers' cheques and gold over E£500 should be declared on arrival.

Prohibitions
Narcotics, firearms, cotton, gold and silver purchased locally unless for personal use only and in small quantities; for a full list, contact the Egyptian Commercial Office, 23 South Street, London W1L 2XD (Tel: (020) 7499 3002).

Documents

Visitor’s own insurance and an International Driving Permit are required to drive any motor vehicle. Carnet de Passage or a suitable deposit is necessary for the temporary import of visitor’s own vehicle. All vehicles (including motorcycles) are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher and a red hazard triangle.