Do American citizens need a visa for Egypt?

American passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt for up to 30 days.

How long can a American citizen stay in Egypt?

Up to 30 days per entry under the current rule.

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Visa on arrival

American passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt.

Still being verified against the official source — confirm at the Egypt embassy or consulate before you travel.

Cost: $25 USD
e-Visa single 30-day; visa-on-arrival also available
Processing: 5–7 business days
Validity: Single entry · up to 30 days
Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date
Source: Passport Index (community MIT-licensed dataset) — pending official verification ↗
Last verified May 27, 2026 · how we verify

Visa rules change. Always confirm with the destination country's official source (linked above) before booking.

🇺🇸→🇪🇬

Visa on arrival

American passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt.

Still being verified against the official source — confirm at the Egypt embassy or consulate before you travel.

Cost: $25 USD
e-Visa single 30-day; visa-on-arrival also available
Processing: 5–7 business days
Validity: Single entry · up to 30 days
Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date
Source: Passport Index (community MIT-licensed dataset) — pending official verification ↗
Last verified May 27, 2026 · how we verify

Visa rules change. Always confirm with the destination country's official source (linked above) before booking.