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Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Egypt?
United Arab Emirates 
Egypt United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Egypt without a visa for up to 180 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
Checked November 2026At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive.
- Carry a printed copy of the approved e-Visa and show it at the port of entry.
- Have a travel itinerary and hotel bookings (or details of where you will go) ready on arrival.
- Holding an e-Visa does not guarantee entry; border officers may refuse admission without giving a reason.
- The e-Visa fee is non-refundable.
Recent changes
- The official portal now lists US$30 (single) and US$65 (multiple) for the tourism e-Visa, above the US$25/US$60 figures widely cited earlier; the effective month could not be confirmed on an official source.
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What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
United Arab Emirates is one of 9 passports in the “visa-free” group for Egypt. See the full Egypt visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Africa for United Arab Emirates passport holders
Egypt is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 38 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Angola | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Botswana | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Burkina Faso | Visa-free | – |
 Chad | Visa-free | – |
| Egypt | Visa-free | 180 days |
 Equatorial Guinea | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Gambia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Mali | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Mauritius | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Morocco | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Mozambique | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Sao Tome and Principe | Visa-free | 15 days |
All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Egypt?
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Egypt without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can United Arab Emirates passport holders stay in Egypt?
Up to 180 days without a visa.
Do Egypt citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Egypt passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Egypt visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Egypt before you book.