Egypt Visa Cost in 2026: Every Fee Explained (e-Visa, Visa on Arrival, Extensions and the 2027 Increase)

karofttours • September 29, 2026

Egypt Visa Cost in 2026: Every Fee Explained (e-Visa, Visa on Arrival, Extensions and the 2027 Increase)

As of late September 2026, a single-entry Egyptian tourist visa costs $30, whether you get the e-Visa online or the paper visa on arrival at the airport. A multiple-entry e-Visa costs $65. At Cairo International Airport, the new digital visa on arrival costs $36, which is the $30 visa fee plus a $6 charge for issuing the QR code.

Fees are set to rise slightly on January 1, 2027, with the single-entry visa expected to reach about $33. That figure is not yet confirmed by the official portal, so check before you pay.

If you're seeing $25 quoted online, that is the old price. Egypt raised its fees twice in 2026, and a lot of blog posts haven't caught up.

Egypt Visa Fees at a Glance

Here is what each option costs today.

e-Visa (official portal, visa2egypt.gov.eg)

Single entry: $30
Multiple entry: $65
Paid online by credit or debit card

Visa on arrival, paper sticker (eligible airports)

Single entry: $30
Multiple entry is not available
Paid in cash at the bank counter in the arrivals hall

Digital visa on arrival (Cairo International Airport only)

Single entry: $36
Paid online through the official portal, app or kiosk

Free Sinai-only entry stamp (certain nationalities)

Free, for South Sinai resorts only, with a short maximum stay

How Egypt's Visa Prices Changed in 2026

If you've read conflicting numbers, this timeline explains why.

Until the end of February 2026: The single-entry visa on arrival cost $25 and the e-Visa cost $25, with $60 for a multiple-entry e-Visa.
March 1, 2026: The visa on arrival rose from $25 to $30, its first real increase in several years. During the first days, travelers reportedly received the usual $25 sticker plus a small extra sticker marked as a surcharge.
April 2026: The official e-Visa portal updated its fees to $30 for a single entry and $65 for a multiple entry.
August 1, 2026: Egypt launched a pilot of a digital visa on arrival at Cairo Airport, priced at $36.
January 1, 2027 (expected): A fixed fee built into every entry visa rises from $12 to $15, which is expected to lift the single-entry visa to about $33.

The e-Visa Cost

The official e-Visa portal, run by the Ministry of Interior, lists a single-entry tourist visa at $30 and a multiple-entry tourist visa at $65. You pay by credit or debit card during the application, and the fee is non-refundable, even if your application is rejected.

Two things are worth knowing about what you actually pay.

Extra charges may apply. A circular from the Egyptian Travel Agents Association notes that up to $6 in service, issuance and banking fees may apply on top of the visa price. Your card issuer may also add a foreign transaction fee, so your final bill can be slightly higher than the listed fee.

The price is per person. Every traveler, including children, needs their own e-Visa linked to their own passport, so budget the fee per traveler.

What the fee buys:

Single entry: valid for 90 days from issue, with a stay of up to 30 days.
Multiple entry: valid for 180 days, with up to 30 days per visit. It is worth it only if you plan to leave and re-enter Egypt within that window, for example a side trip to Jordan or Saudi Arabia.

The Visa on Arrival Cost

The traditional visa on arrival costs $30 for a single entry, paid in cash at the bank counter in the arrivals hall before passport control. It is valid for one entry and up to 30 days.

Practical money tips:

Bring US dollars in cash. They are the safest currency to carry.
Bring small bills or close to exact change, since counters can't always give change.
Don't count on paying by card at the visa counter.

The digital visa on arrival at Cairo Airport: $36

The Cairo pilot replaces the sticker with a QR code. The cost is $36 in total: the $30 visa fee plus a $6 charge for the QR code. You can generate the code through the official portal, a mobile app or a kiosk in the arrivals hall, and it expires 48 hours after you generate it. Paper stickers remain available at Cairo during the pilot, and other airports, including Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Luxor, still use the paper sticker.

If a website charges extra "processing fees" to generate your QR code, be careful. Registered travel agencies can arrange it for organized tour travelers, but random third-party sites are not authorized.

What a Trip Really Costs: Some Examples

Using today's official single-entry fees:

Solo traveler, e-Visa or paper visa on arrival: $30.
Couple: $60.
Family of four: $120 with the e-Visa or the paper visa on arrival, or $144 with the Cairo digital visa.
After January 2027, if the expected increase holds: about $33 per person, so $132 for a family of four, or roughly $39 per person for the Cairo digital visa.

Add a little buffer for card fees on online payments.

The 2027 Fee Increase

Prime Ministerial Decree No. 2553 of 2026 sets a fixed fee of $15 on entry and transit visas starting January 1, 2027, up from the $12 fee in force since January 1, 2026. It applies to visas at ports of entry and to visas and consular services handled by Egyptian embassies and consulates abroad.

The Egyptian Travel Agents Association's circular says the $15 replaces the $12 already included in the visa price rather than being added on top. That is why the single-entry visa is expected to go up by $3, to about $33, and the Cairo digital visa to about $39.

Some early reports claimed the visa would jump to $45. That came from adding the full $15 to the current $30 price, which does not match the travel agents' circular. The official e-Visa portal still listed $30 and $65 as of late September 2026, so confirm the final price on the portal when you apply.

If you're traveling in December 2026 or January 2027, check which date applies to your entry, and confirm the fee that applies on the day you arrive.

Is the Free Sinai Stamp Really Free?

Yes. Citizens of EU countries, the UK and the US who travel only to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba can receive a free entry permission stamp on arrival, with a maximum stay of 14 to 15 days depending on the source. The catch is that you cannot leave South Sinai. The stamp does not allow travel to Cairo, Luxor or the Nile Valley, and it cannot be extended. If you might add the Pyramids or Luxor to your trip, pay for a full visa instead. Paying a bit extra is far better than being stuck.

Visa Extensions and Overstay Fines

If you want to stay longer than 30 days, you can usually apply for an extension at the General Administration of Passports, Immigration and Nationality in Cairo, or at a regional passport office in cities such as Alexandria, Luxor, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. You can't extend your visa online, and you should apply before the current visa expires.

Extension and overstay costs are the least stable numbers in this guide. Sources disagree, the amounts are charged in Egyptian pounds, and they change without much public notice. Some reports say you must first exchange foreign currency at a bank and bring the receipt to pay the fee. Reported extension costs range from around 1,800 EGP in older reports to several thousand EGP in recent ones. Reported overstay fines start at around 1,685 EGP for the first period and rise the longer you stay. Some reports mention a short grace period after expiry, but treat that as unreliable. Don't plan around it.

The safest approach is to confirm the exact amount and process at the passport office before you go, and to leave Egypt or extend before your visa expires.

How to Avoid Paying More Than You Should

Apply only through the official portal. The e-Visa portal is visa2egypt.gov.eg. Look-alike sites and "visa agents" often add fees for the same document.
Don't trust old prices. If a page says $25, check its date.
Bring cash for a paper visa on arrival. If you can't, you may lose time and money at the airport exchange counters.
Generate the Cairo QR code close to landing. It expires after 48 hours, and a new one means paying again.
Watch your card. Foreign transaction fees and service charges can add a little to the online payment.
Confirm your dates. If you travel around the new year, verify which fee applies on your entry date.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is an Egypt visa in 2026?
$30 for a single entry, either through the e-Visa or the paper visa on arrival. A multiple-entry e-Visa is $65. The Cairo digital visa on arrival is $36.

Did the Egypt visa price go up?
Yes. The visa on arrival rose from $25 to $30 on March 1, 2026, and the e-Visa rose to $30 (single entry) and $65 (multiple entry) in April 2026.

Will the Egypt visa cost $45 in 2027?
Not according to the travel agents' circular. The new $15 fee replaces a $12 fee already included in the price, so the single-entry visa is expected to be about $33, but the official portal has not confirmed it yet.

Is the e-Visa cheaper than the visa on arrival?
No. They cost the same for a single entry. The e-Visa is the only one with a multiple-entry option.

Can I pay for the visa with a card at the airport?
The paper visa on arrival is a cash payment. The Cairo digital visa is paid online.

Is the Sinai-only stamp free?
Yes, for eligible nationalities traveling only within the South Sinai resort areas.

Do children pay for a visa?
Each traveler, including children, needs their own visa. The portal lists the fee per visa, so budget per person, and check with the authorities if you're traveling with young children.

Where can I check the current official price?
On the official e-Visa portal, visa2egypt.gov.eg, before you apply or pay.

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This guide is general information based on sources available at the time of writing. Visa fees change, so always confirm current amounts with the official portal or your nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate before you travel.