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title: Egypt visa for citizens of France
description: "Citizens of France can get a visa on arrival in Egypt. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $25. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Egypt visa for citizens of France

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

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (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:** $25
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity, print two passport photos, and have onward flight booking.
2. **Arrive at Egyptian port of entry** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival bank window at the airport / border.
3. **Purchase visa sticker** — Pay the fee (typically $25 USD) at the bank counter; receive a visa sticker.
4. **Proceed to immigration control** — Hand over passport, photos, visa sticker, and onward ticket to the immigration officer.
5. **Receive entry stamp** — Officer affixes entry stamp and indicates allowed stay up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **National ID card** (Identity, optional): Permitted for passport-free entry; two passport-type photos required.
- **Passport-type photographs** (Identity): Two recent colour photos on white background.
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Proof of confirmed departure from Egypt.
- **Hotel booking confirmation** (Travel, optional): Recommended to show accommodation details.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but strongly advised.

## Good to know

- Have exact change in USD, EUR, or GBP for the visa fee.
- Visa on Arrival is valid for tourism only; business travelers must obtain a visa in advance.
- If arriving without an onward ticket, entry may be denied.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport valid for less than 6 months** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Always carry a printed booking of a confirmed departure flight.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
- **Previous immigration violations in Egypt** — Avoid overstaying or violating terms of previous visits.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $25.

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

Valid passport; Passport-type photographs; Onward or return ticket; National ID card; Hotel booking confirmation; Travel insurance.

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

At least 6 months.

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