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Ukraine Visa for Egypt Citizens 2026

Visa Required

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Ukraine, applied for at the Ukrainian embassy in Cairo; the standard short-stay visa fee is about USD 65, with processing taking around 10 working days - consular services and entry routes remain affected by the ongoing conflict.

Guide last updated October 18, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid 3+ months beyond the visa's expiry
  • Completed application form from the embassy's portal
  • One passport photo
  • Confirmed travel itinerary
  • Proof of accommodation or invitation
  • Medical insurance valid in Ukraine (mandatory)
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Biometrics: fingerprints taken at the consulate

Visa types

  • Short-stay (C) visa - single, double, or multiple entry, up to 90 days within 180 days, fee about USD 65
  • Long-stay (D) visa - for work, study, or family reunification, fee about USD 85, requires additional documentation
  • Transit visa - fee about USD 65

How to apply

  • Submit the application in person at the Ukrainian Embassy in Cairo, with the full document checklist and insurance proof, paying by card or bank transfer. Standard processing is 10 working days. Entry routes and some services remain affected by the ongoing conflict, so check current travel advisories and which border crossings or flight connections are viable before booking travel.

Fees & processing time

  • Short-stay visa: about USD 65
  • Long-stay visa: about USD 85
  • No separate VFS fee - the embassy processes directly
  • Standard processing: 10 working days
  • Express service, where offered, costs about USD 30-40 extra

Tips for Egypt travelers

  • Check current Egyptian and Ukrainian government travel advisories before applying, given the ongoing conflict's impact on entry routes (Ukrainian airspace remains closed to commercial traffic). Common rejection reasons are insufficient funds and missing mandatory medical insurance. Apply well ahead of planned travel and confirm with the embassy which entry points are currently viable. Extensions are handled by the State Migration Service once inside Ukraine.

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.