Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Egypt?
The official link goes to visa2egypt.gov.eg. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Egypt entry rules for Mexican citizens.
| Verdict | Visa on arrival |
|---|---|
| Document | Visa on arrival (or e-Visa) |
| Fee | USD 30 cash on arrival (USD 36 by card at Cairo); e-Visa USD 30 single / USD 65 multiple |
| Stay | 30 days |
| Validity | VOA 30 days; tourist e-visas valid up to 3 months (FCDO) |
| When to apply | None for VOA; e-Visa at least 7 days before departure (portal: 'at least 7 days before your departure') |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Mexican passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Egypt entry requirements.
Skip the form. $9.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Egypt e-Visa on visa2egypt.gov.eg for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $9.99 plus the US$30 single entry government fee at cost. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Mexican passport.
On Egypt's official list of 78 nationalities (visa2egypt.gov.eg FAQ, read 11 Oct 2026) that the Egyptian Tourism Authority says 'qualify for a visa upon arrival or an electronic visa'. VOA: USD 30 cash at bank kiosks before immigration at approved airports, 30 days; at Cairo International Airport a digital VOA costs USD 36 by card (since 1 Aug 2026). e-Visa: USD 30 single / USD 65 multiple entry via visa2egypt.gov.eg (apply at least 7 days before departure). Do not use touts or agents. Correction (11 Oct 2026): the e-Visa portal FAQ now lists 'Single entry visa (Tourism) 30$' and 'Multiple entries visa (Tourism) 65$'; the USD 25 / USD 60 figures recorded earlier are out of date.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months beyond the date of arrival.
Recent changes in Egypt.
- 2026-08-01 — Cairo International Airport launched a digital visa on arrival: USD 36 (incl. USD 6 service fee), card only, via self-service machines or visaonarrival.gov.eg. USD 30 cash VOA continues at other entry points.
- 2026-03 — Taba (Israel-Egypt) border crossing charges subject to increases at short notice since early March 2026.
- 2026-03-01 — Egyptian Consulate in London raised visa and consular fees by GBP 5.
The short answers.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes, but it’s issued on arrival: Mexican citizens get the Visa on arrival (or e-Visa) at the border for stays of 30 days.
How much does it cost for Mexican citizens?
USD 30 cash on arrival (USD 36 by card at Cairo); e-Visa USD 30 single / USD 65 multiple. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Mexican citizens stay in Egypt?
30 days. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Mexican citizens apply?
None for VOA; e-Visa at least 7 days before departure (portal: 'at least 7 days before your departure').
Where do Mexican citizens apply?
On the official site, visa2egypt.gov.eg. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $9.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Egypt visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.