Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · EgyptPassport Atlas
China passport to Egypt
The matrix records visa on arrival for Chinese passports to Egypt, typically 30 days. An eVisa before departure avoids Cairo queues. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: China passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, usually for 30 days.
Not every port issues VOA cleanly. USD or EGP cash and photos are still commonly asked.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Egypt lets 124 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is one of them.
- China passports get “On arrival” at 32 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Egypt passports get “Visa required” in China.
Nearby passports travelling to Egypt
Open to China passports near Egypt
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaEgypt- Typical duration
- 10.2 hours
- From
- CAN · PEK
- To
- CAI
Airlines Air China, Egyptair
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Egypt
Country profile
Capital
Cairo
Population
107.3 million
Area
1,001,450 km²
Currency
Egyptian pound EGP
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
1.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
1%
Ethnic groups · 2006
- Egyptian99.7%
- other0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 122 · Ambulance 123
Dialing code
+20
Airports
CAI · HRG · SSH · HBE
Highlights
- Pyramids of Giza
- Luxor
- Abu Simbel
- Egyptian Museum
- Red Sea
China · On arrival
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for Egypt?
The matrix records visa on arrival for Chinese passports to Egypt, typically 30 days. An eVisa before departure avoids Cairo queues.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Egypt typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Egypt mission.
What about a Egypt passport entering China?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Egypt as a visitor?
eVisa / VOA：Often 30 days。Use Visa2Egypt or a designated port.