Visa Requirements for Egyptian Citizens

Egyptian citizens can visit 49 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. Popular visa-free destinations include Jordan (30 days), Malaysia (90 days), Hong Kong (90 days), Kenya (90 days), Mauritius (90 days), Iran (21 days), and several Caribbean nations including Barbados and Dominica. Visa-on-arrival options include Indonesia (30 days), Nepal (90 days), Maldives (30 days), Cambodia (30 days), and Lebanon (30 days).

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately EGP 9,000) for Egyptian applicants. This is a non-refundable application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview at the US Embassy in Cairo or the US Consulate in Alexandria.

The UK Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 (approximately EGP 7,900) for Egyptian citizens applying for stays up to 6 months. VFS Global charges an additional service fee of around EGP 1,200. Priority processing is available for £500 extra (5 working days) or £1,000 for Super Priority (next working day).

Schengen visa processing for Egyptian applicants typically takes 15 to 30 calendar days from the date of application. During peak travel season (April to August), processing can extend to 45 days. The Schengen visa fee is €80 (approximately EGP 4,200) and allows travel to all 29 Schengen member countries.

Standard visa requirements for Egyptians include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages, recent passport-size photographs (specifications vary by country), bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months showing sufficient funds, employment letter or business registration, confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings, travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen), and cover letter explaining travel purpose. Some countries also require proof of property ownership or family ties in Egypt.

The US B1/B2 visa approval rate for Egyptian applicants is approximately 65% to 75% based on recent fiscal year data. Approval rates are higher for applicants with strong ties to Egypt, previous international travel history, stable employment, and clear documentation of funds and purpose of travel.

Egyptian citizens can obtain an e-visa for Turkey online through the official Turkish e-visa portal. The e-visa costs approximately $50 USD (EGP 2,500) and allows stays of up to 30 days for tourism purposes. Processing is typically instant, but applicants must have a valid passport and supporting documents ready before applying.

Egyptian applicants face higher rejection rates for Schengen visas from certain countries, particularly France (rejection rate around 25%), Italy (22%), and Germany (20%). Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial documentation, unclear travel purpose, weak ties to Egypt, and incomplete applications. The UK has a rejection rate of approximately 20% for Egyptian tourist visa applications.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply at least 4 to 8 weeks before travel, provide 6 months of bank statements showing consistent income and savings, include proof of employment or business ownership, show property ownership or other assets in Egypt, document previous international travel stamps, provide a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary, and ensure all documents are properly translated and attested where required. Having a sponsor in the destination country with an invitation letter can also strengthen your application.