Citizens from the following countries need a visa to enter Egypt. Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, Somalia, Tunisia, Sudan, and Yemen. Applicants may also have to undergo the 'referral' process, in which the visa office in Cairo checks and approves the application as well as Security Permission. This can extend the visa issuance process by additional six to eight weeks. For more information about the visa process, we highly recommend contacting the Egyptian embassy for the respective country.

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal. Foreign nationals who are eligible for the e-Visa can also get a visa on arrival in Egypt. However, the e-Visa is the most convenient option for overseas tourists. By getting visa approval before departure, passengers can travel with greater peace of mind and avoid queues on arrival at the airport. For Electronic Visa : www.visa-egypt.com

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