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title: Egypt visa for citizens of Australia
description: "Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Egypt. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $30. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Egypt visa for citizens of Australia

Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Egypt.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Single entry (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $30
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient cash or credit card

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Egyptian airport** — Proceed to the arrival hall after landing.
2. **Purchase visa sticker at bank kiosk** — Pay 30 USD to the bank counter and receive a visa sticker.
3. **Affix sticker to passport** — Place the visa sticker in your passport.
4. **Proceed to immigration control** — Present passport with visa sticker, return ticket, and hotel reservation to the immigration officer.
5. **Receive entry stamp** — Officer stamps passport; visa is activated.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Return flight ticket** (Travel): Outbound ticket from Egypt.
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel): Proof of accommodation during stay.
- **Visa fee in cash** (Financial): 30 USD single entry visa fee, payable in cash at the bank counter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested by immigration officer.

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Credit card

Immigration may ask to see sufficient funds for the stay.

## Good to know

- Only available at major airports including Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, Sharm el-Sheikh.
- Visitors must carry exact change in USD; credit cards not accepted for visa fee.
- Visa on arrival may be refused if documents are incomplete.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date.
- **Missing return ticket or accommodation proof** — Prepare printed copies of flight itinerary and hotel bookings.
- **Lack of sufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or show evidence of credit card limit.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Australia need a visa for Egypt?

Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Egypt. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Single entry (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Australia stay in Egypt?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Egypt visa cost for citizens of Australia?

Government fee: $30.

### What documents do citizens of Australia need for Egypt?

Valid passport; Return flight ticket; Hotel reservation; Visa fee in cash; Proof of sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for Egypt?

At least 6 months.

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