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On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · EgyptPassport Atlas
United States passport to Egypt
United States passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Egypt lets 124 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “On arrival” at 32 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Egypt passports get “Visa required” in United States.
Nearby passports travelling to Egypt
Open to United States 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
United StatesEgypt- Typical duration
- 11.4 hours
- From
- JFK
- To
- CAI
Airlines Egyptair, United Airlines
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.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
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
United States · On arrival
FAQ
Does a United States passport need a visa for Egypt?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
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 United States?
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.