You need a visa for Egypt if you have a British passport

Visa options for Egypt (3)

Electronic visa (eVisa)

US $44.00

Entries Single

Stay for 30 days

Use within 3 months

Purpose Tourism

Approved by Friday, November 29, 2024

US $79.00

Entries Multiple

Stay for 30 days

Use within 180 days

Purpose Tourism

Approved by Friday, November 29, 2024

Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days for Tourism

Travellers need a visa to visit Egypt for Tourism for a maximum stay of 30 days. Travellers can get a visa on arrival in Egypt at the port of entry, such as an international airport or border crossing. Travellers visiting only the Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts do not need a visa if they stay for a maximum of 15 days. Travellers to these resorts are granted a free entry permission stamp on arrival. An eVisa or visa on arrival is required to travel outside these resorts.

This is not offered by sherpa°.

Apply on the government site.

Learn more: Egyptian Single Entry eVisa for British passport holders

Everything you need to know for British citizens

Travelers need a visa to visit Egypt for Tourism. Travelers can obtain a Single Entry eVisa and enter Egypt once for up to 30 days. An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa for Egypt because travelers can submit their application and supporting documents online. Once the application is approved, travelers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically. Travelers visiting the Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts do not need a visa if they stay no more than 15 days. Travelers to these resorts are granted a permission stamp upon arrival. An eVisa or visa on arrival is required to travel outside these resorts. The online Egyptian eVisa portal does not currently accept applications from variant British passport holders (those from British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies). Travelers with these passports can apply for a visa at their nearest Consulate or obtain a Visa on arrival in Egypt.

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How long does it take for the Egyptian Single Entry eVisa to be approved?

Most applications are approved within 5 days. Governments do not guarantee processing times, so be sure to submit your application as early as possible.

You’ll receive your Egyptian Single Entry eVisa as soon as it’s been approved, and we’ll immediately contact you if there are any issues.

How long can I stay in Egypt with my eVisa?

You are able to stay in Egypt for up to 30 days. If you wish to stay longer, please refer to the information at the top of this page to see if there are any long-stay visa options. If there are none, please contact your nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate for more information on how to extend your stay.

Quick Summary

The Egyptian Single Entry eVisa can be used for Tourism
The Egyptian Single Entry eVisa allows travellers to stay for up to 30 days
Once approved, the the Egyptian Single Entry eVisa will be sent to your email
You must submit the application for the Egyptian Single Entry eVisa at least 3 days before travelling