Travel visa · Africa · 2026

Egypt visa for UAE residents (2026)

UAE citizens enter Egypt without a visa. Most other UAE residents can either apply for the e-visa online or buy a visa on arrival for about US$25, which allows a stay of up to 30 days. A smaller group of nationalities must arrange a visa at the Egyptian consulate before travelling.

UAE passports: Visa-free Entry is stamped at the border; the stay period is set by the officer.
Visa on arrival / e-visa: About US$25, single entry, up to 30 days Available to many nationalities; payment at the airport is by cash or card.
Official e-visa portal: visa2egypt.gov.eg Apply around 7 days before travel; the approval is linked to the passport and checked at immigration.
Sinai resorts: 15 days without a visa Arrivals at Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab or Taba staying within Sinai receive a free Sinai-only stamp.

Visas

Who needs this visa

UAE citizens — visa-free entry to Egypt.
Most residents — e-visa or visa on arrival for about US$25, single entry, up to 30 days.
Some nationalities — excluded from the e-visa and visa on arrival; they apply at the Egyptian Consulate in Dubai or Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Where to apply — the official portal visa2egypt.gov.eg, airport bank counters on arrival, or the consulate.

Document checklist

Passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date
Printed e-visa approval, or cash/card for the visa sticker on arrival
Confirmed return flight booking
Hotel reservation or address of stay
Passport scan uploaded during the e-visa application
Copy of the UAE residence visa — occasionally checked for visa-on-arrival travellers
Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)
Proof of funds — a bank card or cash, occasionally requested

Process

How it works

Check your route
Same day

Confirm whether the passport is visa-free, eligible for the e-visa or visa on arrival, or requires a consulate visa.
Apply for the e-visa
Apply about 7 days before travel

Register on visa2egypt.gov.eg, fill in the form, upload the passport scan and pay online.
Receive the approval
Usually a few days

The approved e-visa arrives by email; print it or keep a digital copy.
On-arrival alternative
10-20 minutes at the airport

Buy the visa sticker at the bank counter before immigration and pay about US$25.
Enter Egypt
Travel day

Present the passport with the e-visa or sticker; the standard tourist entry allows up to 30 days.

Fees and rules checked September 2026 — confirm with the application center before booking.

Visa fees

Fee item	Amount
E-visa, single entry	US$25, paid online
Visa on arrival, single entry	About US$25, paid at the airport counter
Sinai-only entry (Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Taba)	Free for stays of up to 15 days within Sinai
Multiple-entry visa	Higher fee; check the current amount on the official portal

Government fees are set in local currency; service fees are set by the application center. Checked Sep 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Do UAE residents need a visa for Egypt?

It depends on the passport. UAE citizens enter without a visa, most other nationalities can use the e-visa or buy the visa on arrival for about US$25, and a smaller group must apply at the consulate in advance.

How long is the Egypt e-visa valid?

The single-entry e-visa is typically issued for travel within about three months of approval and allows a stay of up to 30 days. Apply roughly a week before departure through the official portal.

I am flying to Sharm El Sheikh only. Do I need the US$25 visa?

If you stay within Sinai, you can take the free Sinai-only stamp, which covers 15 days on the peninsula. If you plan excursions to Cairo or beyond, buy the standard 30-day visa.

Can I pay for the visa on arrival by card?

Card payment is generally accepted at the airport bank counters, but carrying around US$25 in cash is the safest option. Queue times vary with arrival waves at Cairo and Hurghada.

Which nationalities cannot use the e-visa or visa on arrival?

A limited list of nationalities must apply at an Egyptian consulate before travel; the list changes from time to time, so verify it on the official portal or with the Egyptian Consulate in Dubai before booking.