Middle East & North Africa
Egypt passport and entry requirements
Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond arrival.
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Level 2· Exercise Increased CautionEgyptState Dept. updated July 15, 2025
Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism , crime , and health . Some areas have increased risk. The U.S. Embassy has limited ability to help dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be solely Egyptian citizens. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Northern and M
Passport you need
A visa is required; most travelers use Egypt's official online e-Visa or obtain a visa on arrival.
Official U.S. Department of State country informationVisa and travel authorizations
Egypt e-Visa. Apply only through the official government website — lookalike sites charge a markup for the same authorization.
Before you book
- 1. Open your passport and read the expiration date. If it falls inside the validity window above, renew before you buy tickets.
- 2. Count your blank visa pages. Pages marked "amendments and endorsements" do not count as visa pages.
- 3. File any ETA, e-visa or arrival form on the official site, days before departure rather than at the airport.
- 4. Carry the passport book, not just the card, for any international flight.