🇺🇸 American passport → Egypt
Do American citizens need a visa for Egypt?
US passport holders enjoy strong access across Africa, though Tanzania and Ethiopia charge premium visa fees, and Ghana still requires an embassy visa.
Yes — apply for an e-visa online before flying to Egypt.
Apply online before you fly. Approval typically takes a few working days. Print and carry the approval letter. Visa on arrival also available for USD 25 cash at Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm airports.
- Stay length
- 30 days
- Cost
- USD 25 single / USD 60 multiple
- Processing
- Up to 7 working days
- Where to apply
- Official e-visa portal
What else you need
Common entry requirements that catch travelers out — verify each before you fly.
What to know about Egypt. Egypt offers three options: e-visa online (smoothest), visa on arrival (USD 25 cash), or the free Sinai-only entry stamp for travelers staying in South Sinai (Sharm, Dahab) without visiting Cairo.
Notes for American travelers
Currency tip
You’ll likely pay Egypt visa fees in USD or local currency, not USD. Bring clean, post-2009 USD notes in mixed denominations — they’re the most useful currency for visas on arrival and border fees across Africa.
Health prep
Required if arriving from a yellow fever country Check the latest CDC/UK government travel health advice for Egypt before you fly — recommended vaccinations and antimalarial guidance change.
FAQ
- Do American citizens need a visa for Egypt?
- Yes. American passport holders need a e-visa for Egypt. Visa on arrival also available for USD 25 cash at Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm airports.
- How much does a Egypt visa cost for American citizens?
- USD 25 single / USD 60 multiple. Processing time is Up to 7 working days. Apply at https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg.
- How long can American citizens stay in Egypt?
- 30 days is the standard tourist entry. Extensions are usually possible through the destination's immigration office; some countries allow border-hop renewals.
- Can American citizens get a Egypt visa on arrival?
- Usually no — apply for the e-visa online before travel. Some countries do offer visa-on-arrival as a backup.
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