Africa
Egypt visa
CairoEgypt issues tourist e-Visas through the Ministry of Interior portal, and the rule worth planning around is that the application has to be created at least seven days before departure — this is not a visa to leave until the week you fly. Whether the e-Visa route is open to you depends on your passport rather than your UAE residency, and the alternative is the consulate. We work out which one applies and get the application in with time to spare.
- Starting price
- From AED 345
The price is for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm whether your passport needs a visa at all, and whether the online route is open to it.
Document preparation
Your photo, scans and supporting papers are checked against the portal's rules before anything is filed.
Online application
Filed on the official government portal, never a lookalike site, with every answer matching your passport.
Approval and arrival
When the visa comes through, we check it against your passport and remind you of any arrival card to file before you fly.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Egypt may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Egypt visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Egypt
The Great Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel, moved block by block in the 1960s to save it from Lake Nasser. The Karnak temple complex in Luxor, built and extended over some two thousand years. A felucca under sail on the Nile at Luxor, an easy afternoon between temple visits. Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's great bazaar, trading in the old Islamic city since the 14th century. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria, a 15th-century fort on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse.
Common questions about Egypt visas
What should I know before applying for an Egypt visa from the UAE?
Egypt issues tourist e-Visas through the Ministry of Interior portal, and the rule worth planning around is that the application has to be created at least seven days before departure — this is not a visa to leave until the week you fly. Whether the e-Visa route is open to you depends on your passport rather than your UAE residency, and the alternative is the consulate. We work out which one applies and get the application in with time to spare.
What documents do I need for an Egypt visa from the UAE?
Most Egypt applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Egypt may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does an Egypt visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for an Egypt visa starts from AED 345, for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Egypt
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
