Visa-free countries for Egyptian citizens (2026)
Egyptian passport holders can reach a meaningful set of destinations across Africa, Asia and the Middle East without arranging a visa in advance. This guide breaks down every country open to Egyptian citizens visa-free, on arrival, or via eVisa — with the permitted stay and a link to the full requirements for each.
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What "visa-free" means for Egyptian passport holders
Three categories let you travel with little or no paperwork. Visa-free means you are admitted on your passport alone. Visa on arrival means the visa is issued at the border, usually for a fee. An eVisa is applied for online before you fly. The tables below separate all three so you know exactly what to prepare.
Visa-free destinations (17)
No visa needed — enter on a valid Egyptian passport, within the maximum stay shown.
| Destination | Max stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | 90 days | Egyptian → Barbados requirements → |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | 90 days | Egyptian → Benin requirements → |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | 21 days | Egyptian → Dominica requirements → |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | 90 days | Egyptian → Gambia requirements → |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | — | Egyptian → Guinea requirements → |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | 90 days | Egyptian → Haiti requirements → |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | 21 days | Egyptian → Iran requirements → |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | 30 days | Egyptian → Jordan requirements → |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 60 days | Egyptian → Kenya requirements → |
| 🇰🇮 Kiribati | 90 days | Egyptian → Kiribati requirements → |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 90 days | Egyptian → Malaysia requirements → |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | 90 days | Egyptian → Mauritius requirements → |
| 🇫🇲 Micronesia | 30 days | Egyptian → Micronesia requirements → |
| 🇵🇸 Palestine | — | Egyptian → Palestine requirements → |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | 30 days | Egyptian → Rwanda requirements → |
| 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis | 90 days | Egyptian → Saint Kitts and Nevis requirements → |
| 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days | Egyptian → Saint Vincent and the Grenadines requirements → |
Visa on arrival (28)
A visa is issued at the airport or border — carry the fee, a return ticket and accommodation details.
eVisa / online authorisation (47)
Apply and pay online before you travel; you cannot get these at the airport.
Practical tips before you travel
- Your easiest travel is in Africa: 18 destinations there admit Egyptian passport holders visa-free or on arrival — usually the cheapest and least paperwork-heavy trips to plan.
- Europe's Schengen Area requires a full visa for Egyptian passport holders — ETIAS does not apply to you. Apply at the consulate of your main destination (or first entry point), and start 4–6 weeks ahead, as appointment slots are the usual bottleneck.
- 47 destinations issue Egyptian travellers an eVisa or online authorisation. These cannot be obtained at the airport — apply before you book non-refundable travel, and use only the official government portal, never a paid "visa service" lookalike.
- For the 28 visa-on-arrival destinations, carry the exact fee in clean US dollars plus a printed return ticket and hotel booking — arrival counters frequently decline cards and ask for onward proof.
- Visa-free never means unlimited: each country sets its own maximum stay, and overstaying risks fines, deportation or an entry ban. Check the permitted stay in the tables above for your exact destination.
- Keep at least six months' passport validity beyond your travel dates with two blank pages, and re-confirm the rule on the destination's official immigration site before booking — visa policy changes often.
How this list is compiled
Requirements are compiled from publicly available government and IATA Timatic-style sources and reviewed periodically. We show what is generally applicable to ordinary tourist passports; diplomatic, official and refugee travel documents can differ. Because visa policy changes frequently, treat this as a starting point and confirm with the destination's official immigration authority before booking. See our data methodology for details.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Egyptian citizens visit visa-free?
Egyptian passport holders can enter 17 countries and territories visa-free and a further 28 on a visa on arrival — 45 destinations in total with no visa arranged in advance. Another 47 are reachable with an online eVisa.
What is the difference between visa-free and visa on arrival for Egyptian travellers?
Visa-free means you are admitted on your passport alone. Visa on arrival means a visa is issued to you at the airport or border, usually for a fee — you still get it on the day, but you should carry the fee, a return ticket and a hotel booking.
Do Egyptian citizens need proof of funds for visa-free travel?
Often, yes. Even where no visa is required, border officers may ask Egyptian travellers for evidence of onward travel and sufficient funds. Carry a printed itinerary and recent bank statements to be safe.
Is this list official?
No. isvisarequired.com compiles this from public government and IATA sources. Rules change often — always confirm with the destination's official immigration authority before booking.