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Egypt visa requirements for United States citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa on arrival
United States citizens get a visa on arrival for Egypt.
Entry details
Holders of a United States passport get a visa on arrival — no embassy visit needed when visiting Egypt. The United States passport currently ranks #32 among the world's top 100 with 159 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Egypt citizens travelling to United States — visa required.
Before you fly
🏛️ Official government option
Official Egypt e-Visa portal · fee: $25. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: United States → Egypt
🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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