EVisa · checked 3 Nov 2026

Egypt e-Visa: who needs it and how to apply

The short answerThe Egypt e-Visa is an online single-entry or multiple-entry visa from Egypt’s official portal. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to visa2egypt.gov.eg. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

Checked by Dre Darville, founder of NUM, on 3 Nov 2026 against visa2egypt.gov.eg. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service.

At a glance

The Egypt e-Visa in brief.

Fee	Tourism: US$30 single entry, US$65 multiple entry
When to apply	At least 7 days before departure

Who it’s for

Do you need it?

Citizens of the countries shown on the portal whose nationality requires a visa for Egypt. Others must use an Egyptian embassy or consulate.

Num files it for you

Skip the form. $9.99, done in minutes.

Fill in one short form for everyone in your group and a NUM person files each Egypt e-Visa on visa2egypt.gov.eg for you. NUM’s fee is $9.99 per traveller plus the US$30 single entry government fee at cost. Private visa services charge far more. 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 or speed it up. You can always apply yourself on the official site for Tourism: US$30 single entry, US$65 multiple entry.

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Before you fly

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Before you start

What to have ready.

A passport valid at least 6 months from arrival.
An email address.
A Visa, Mastercard or debit card.
Your printed e-Visa, itinerary and hotel details at entry.

Step by step

How to get the Egypt e-Visa.

Check it applies to you. Citizens of the countries shown on the portal whose nationality requires a visa for Egypt. Others must use an Egyptian embassy or consulate.
Pick your moment. At least 7 days before departure.
Get these ready. A passport valid at least 6 months from arrival; An email address; A Visa, Mastercard or debit card; Your printed e-Visa, itinerary and hotel details at entry.
Apply on the official site only. That’s visa2egypt.gov.eg. The government fee is Tourism: US$30 single entry, US$65 multiple entry.

Watch outPrint your e-Visa and carry your hotel details, because they’re checked at entry.

Not sure your passport needs the Egypt e-Visa? See the full Egypt entry requirements for 33 passports, including passport validity and what to show at the border.

Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for Egypt?

The Egypt e-Visa is an online single-entry or multiple-entry visa from Egypt’s official portal. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the Egypt e-Visa?

Citizens of the countries shown on the portal whose nationality requires a visa for Egypt. Others must use an Egyptian embassy or consulate.

How much does it cost?

Tourism: US$30 single entry, US$65 multiple entry. Fees change, so confirm it on the official site before you pay.

When should I apply?

At least 7 days before departure.

What do I need to apply?

A passport valid at least 6 months from arrival; An email address; A Visa, Mastercard or debit card; Your printed e-Visa, itinerary and hotel details at entry.

Does NUM issue the Egypt e-Visa?

No. Only the government issues it. NUM can file the application for you for $9.99 per traveller plus the Tourism: US$30 single entry, US$65 multiple entry government fee, but the decision is the government’s alone. You can also apply yourself on the official site.

The rest of the trip

Land connected.

Get your data ready before you fly with a Egypt eSIM. Need anything else? Text NUM.

Sources

Where this comes from.

By passport

Do you need a visa for Egypt?

The rule for your passport, with the fee, the stay and the official link.