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Egypt Visa for Germany Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

German citizens can get an Egypt visa on arrival at major airports for USD 25, or apply for the same 30-day tourist e-visa online in advance via visa2egypt.gov.eg.

Guide last updated September 9, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 8 months from the date of entry (Egyptian authorities strictly enforce this)
  • No advance form needed for visa on arrival; for the e-visa alternative, an online application at visa2egypt.gov.eg
  • Return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of hotel booking or accommodation address
  • Passport-style photo (4x6 cm, white background) recommended to carry, though rarely requested for visa on arrival
  • No biometrics collected at the visa-on-arrival counter
  • Travel health/medical insurance is not mandatory but recommended

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, 30 days, USD 25, purchased in cash at the visa kiosk before passport control
  • Tourist e-visa (visa2egypt.gov.eg): single entry (USD 25) or multiple entry (USD 60), 30 days validity from entry, must be applied for at least 7 days before travel
  • Business visa: requires an invitation letter from an Egyptian company, applied for at the Egyptian consulate in Germany
  • Visas on arrival are only issued at airports (Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, Luxor, Marsa Alam) — not at land borders

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Cairo International Airport and the main Red Sea resort airports (Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, Marsa Alam)
  • Steps: land, go to the visa/bank kiosk before immigration, pay USD 25 (or EUR equivalent) in cash, receive a visa stamp/sticker, then proceed to passport control
  • Accepted currencies: USD and EUR cash; some kiosks also take major credit cards
  • Queue tip: the visa kiosk is separate from and before the immigration queue — buy the visa first or you'll be sent back

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival: USD 25 flat fee, no service charge, issued in a few minutes
  • E-visa: USD 25 (single entry) or USD 60 (multiple entry), processed within 3-7 business days, no separate VFS fee
  • Total cost for a standard tourist trip: USD 25
  • No premium/express option — both methods are already fast

Tips for Germany travelers

  • Applying for the e-visa in advance avoids the arrival queue and lets you skip carrying cash
  • Common rejection reason for the e-visa: blurry passport photo page uploads, or passport validity under 8 months
  • Book the e-visa directly at visa2egypt.gov.eg — third-party sites charge inflated service fees
  • Extensions of up to 30 more days are possible at the Mogamma building in Cairo or regional passport offices
  • Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs occasionally updates fees — check visa2egypt.gov.eg shortly before travel

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.