Egypt eVisa for UK citizens

Yes, UK citizens need a visa to travel to Egypt. As a UK passport holder, you can get a single or multiple-entry tourist visa for Egypt online.

Citizens of the UK can travel to Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts for up to 15 days without applying for a visa.

You get a free entry permission stamp when you arrive. Note that you must get a visa to travel outside these areas or stay more than 15 days.

You must hold a British passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date in Egypt. A digital copy of your passport photo page is required.

You must also meet the eligibility requirements which include being a short-stay visitor for tourism reasons.

There are only 2 circumstances in which a UK citizen can travel to Egypt without a visa:

In all other cases, you’ll need a visa to enter Egypt with a UK-issued passport. If you arrive at the border without a pre-approved visa, you’ll have to apply for a visa on arrival.

You do not need a visa to transit in Egypt for up to 48 hours. Holding an onward ticket is mandatory.

If your transit time is between 6 and 48 hours, you can leave the airport. For transit times of fewer than 6 hours, you can leave the transit area, but you must stay in the airport.

To transit for longer than 48 hours you need a visa. You can apply for a tourist e-Visa for Egypt online and make the most of your short stay in Egypt.

You can apply for a visa for Egypt online. The OnTrailVisa Egypt e-Visa portal provides a quick and easy solution.

Fill out the electronic form, add your supporting documents, and submit your request. There’s no need to visit the embassy or a visa application centre. With us, it’s easy to get your visa 100% online.

To fill out your Egypt e-Visa application form from the UK, you need to provide:

The OnTrailVisa form includes tooltips and auto-verification to help you provide correct information.

With OnTrailVisa, you can submit your Egypt e-Visa application online in minutes. Our optimised form and simple document uploads mean you can save time.

OnTrailVisa fast processing times mean you’ll get your visa by email in 1 to 3 days. To avoid travel disruption, apply further in advance.

Only single-entry tourist visas are available on arrival in Egypt. Multiple-entry visas must be applied for in advance.

All British passport holders are advised to apply for a visa before travelling to Egypt. Tourists with an e-Visa can enjoy a faster border crossing experience and travel with greater peace of mind knowing their visa has been approved.

Professional services include a correction service, document verification, and customer support.

The cost of an Egypt e-Visa for UK citizens depends on the visa type. With OnTrailVisa, your application cost starts at £46 (US $59) for single-entry visas and £85 (US $109) for multiple-entry visas, which includes the government fee.

The OnTrailVisa service fee includes:

Increase your chances of visa success with OnTrailVisa application services.

You can also register for official travel alerts when applying with OnTrailVisa. When you reach the Egypt e-Visa payment page, select the Embassy Registration option.

For extra security, you can also opt in to our Fee Protection service. It covers your e-Visa cost if your trip to Egypt is called off due to unforeseen circumstances, like illness or flight cancellations. You’ll be eligible for a refund up to 120 days after you’ve paid.

You do not need to fill out any extra forms — simply select the services you wish to add on when submitting your e-Visa application. Additional fees apply.

Yes, we’re here to help you with your Egypt e-Visa application. Fill out a contact form to connect with an OnTrailVisa expert.

We guarantee a response within 72 hours. You can also reach out by email or through Live Support, details are on our Contact page.