Visa-Free Countries
Egyptian passport holders can enter the following 26 countries without obtaining any visa. Entry is granted through simple passport inspection at border control, with permitted stay durations ranging from 14 to 180 days depending on the destination.
- Arab League member states (with restrictions)
- Armenia
- Belarus
- Bolivia
- Dominica
- Ecuador
- Georgia
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Macao
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Russia
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Yemen
Visa on Arrival Countries
Egyptian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at the following 32 destinations. This requires payment of a visa fee and submission of documents at the port of entry before immigration clearance.
- Bangladesh
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Oman
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
eTA Required Countries
The following 4 destinations require Egyptian passport holders to obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before travel. ETAs are applied for online and typically approved within 72 hours.
- Australia
- India
- New Zealand
- Sri Lanka
Countries Requiring a Visa in Advance
Egyptian passport holders require traditional embassy visas for most European countries, the United States, Canada, UK, Japan, and approximately 170 other destinations worldwide.
For detailed visa requirements for specific destinations, use our Trip Visa Finder to check entry requirements for your complete travel itinerary.
Regional Breakdown
Egyptian passport holders have varying levels of access across different world regions. Here's how the 52 visa-free destinations break down geographically:
Europe
4Limited access to European destinations. Most Schengen countries require advance visa applications.
Asia
16Moderate access to Asian countries with many destinations offering visa on arrival or eVisa options.
Americas
4Limited access to the Americas with several countries requiring advance visa applications.
Africa
18Moderate access to Africa with visa on arrival common for tourist destinations.
Middle East
8Limited access to Middle Eastern destinations with many requiring advance visas.
Oceania
2Access to Pacific island nations with Australia and New Zealand typically requiring eTA or eVisitor arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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While this page lists visa-free access for Egyptian passport holders, each destination has additional entry requirements beyond visa status. Check destination-specific entry requirements including passport validity, proof of funds, onward tickets, and health insurance.
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Sources and Methodology
This visa information is compiled from official government immigration websites, embassy announcements, and verified traveler reports. We continuously monitor changes to visa policies and update our data to reflect current entry requirements.
Learn more about our research methodology and data verification process.
Last Updated: February 21, 2026
Note: Visa policies can change without notice. Always verify current entry requirements with official government sources or embassies before booking international travel.
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