Egypt visa exemption
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Visa on arrival
Egypt visa exemption details
Egypt offers travel exemption to people who hold powerful visa like US visa, Schengen visa, UK visa, Canada visa, Australia visa, New Zealand visa, or Japan visa. People can use this visa exemption to travel to Egypt for tourism purpose.
Egypt visa exemption conditions
- Visa exemption does not apply, but Visa on Arrival (VOA) is available at all international airports.
- The VOA fee is $25 USD, granting a single-entry stay for 30 days.
- The Canada visa must have been used to enter Canada at least once before.
Eligible Countries:
All Countries- Visa stay30 days
- Powerful Visas7
Egypt visa exemption with powerful visas
USA Visa
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Washington, D.C. • Northern America • North America
Tourist or Business Visa (B1/B2), Work Visa (L1/L2/H1/H4), and US Green card

Europe
Short-term C-Type Schengen visa, Long-term D-Type Schengen visa , Transit A-Type Schengen visa, and Schengen Residence permit

UK Visa
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London • Northern Europe • Europe
UK tourist visa, UK student visa, UK work visa, and UK permanent residency

Canada Visa
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Ottawa • Northern America • North America
Canada Visitor Visa (V-1), Canada Work Visa (W-1), Canada Student Visa (S-1 and SW-1), Canada Transit Visa (VH-1), and Canada Permanent Resident Card

Canberra • Australia and New Zealand • Oceania
Australia Tourist Visa, Australia Work Visa, and Australia Permanent Residency
Wellington • Australia and New Zealand • Oceania
New Zealand Tourist Visa, New Zealand Work Visa, and New Zealand Permanent Residency
Egypt travel details
How to get Egypt visa exemption
Egypt visa exemption process is quick and easy, as long as the necessary documents and information are provided accurately. By following these 5 steps, Egypt can ensure a smooth and hassle-free process in obtaining an Egypt visa exemption.
- 1Valid passportCheck your your country passport is valid with at least 6 months of validity beyond your intended stay in Egypt, if not, apply for a new your country passport, the passport must also have at least one blank page for visa stamps.
- 2Gather required documentsGather all the necessary documents required for a Egypt tourist visa including passport and other supporting documents required by the Egypt authorities, if your documents are in a language different from English, they need to be translated.
- 3ArrivalUpon arrival in Egypt, go to the immigration counter to begin the immigration clearance process, make sure you have all the required documents ready.
- 4Submit documentsSubmit your passport to the officer at the immigration counter, you may be required to provide proof of return or onward travel and financial means to support your stay in Egypt.
- 5Entry stampThe processing time for the process is typically a few hours if the queue is long, during this time, your passport will be reviewed by an immigration officer, if approved, the applicant will receive their stamp on the passport.
Egypt visa advice
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Frequently asked questions
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