Egypt Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens: Egypt

Note: Requirements can change quickly due to immigration policy updates. Verify again right before you travel.

Passport & Visa Requirements

• Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Egypt.
• Blank pages: At least one blank passport page is required for entry and exit stamps.
• Visa requirement: A visa is required for U.S. citizens to enter Egypt.
• Visa types: Single-entry tourist visas are valid for 30 days; multiple-entry tourist visas are valid for 180 days with multiple 30-day stays.
• e-Visa: U.S. citizens can apply online for an e-Visa to Egypt before travel.
• Visa on arrival: Available at major airports, valid for 30 days, but applying online in advance is recommended to avoid delays.

Entry Procedures

• Onward/return ticket: Proof of onward or return travel may be requested at the time of entry.
• Visa extension: Tourist visas can often be extended from within Egypt at the Egyptian Passport, Immigration and Nationality Administration in Cairo.
• Entry points: e-Visas and visas on arrival are valid only at specific airports and seaports (e.g., Cairo International Airport, Hurghada International Airport, Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, Borg El Arab Airport, Luxor International Airport).
• Sinai Peninsula travel: Visitors entering via Sharm El-Sheikh can receive a free 15-day Sinai-only entry stamp, which does not permit travel outside the Sinai Peninsula without a standard visa.

Health & Vaccinations

• Routine vaccinations: No specific vaccinations are required for travelers arriving directly from the U.S.
• Yellow fever: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
• Other health measures: No COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements are currently in place (as of 2025).

Traveling with Minors

• Parental authorization: Not formally required by Egyptian immigration, but strongly recommended if a minor is traveling with only one parent or without parents. A anotarized letter of consent can help avoid delays.

Additional Restrictions & Considerations

• Currency declaration: Amounts over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving Egypt.
• Security advisory: The U.S. Department of State currently advises Level 3: Reconsider Travel for parts of Egypt (especially North Sinai) due to terrorism. Tourist areas like Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, and Sharm El-Sheikh are generally considered safer but still require caution.
• Local laws: Photographing military or police installations is prohibited and may result in arrest.