Some important notes and useful tips

You can't pay for your on-arrival visa using debit/credit cards. The fees can only be paid using cash money in USD (British pounds and Euros are accepted in some cases but USD is the most accepted, so it's safer if you have enough USDs with you). If you wish to pay by your card you may apply using the e-Visa method. 02

Although there are single-entry and multiple-entry visas to Egypt, only single-entry visas are available on arrival. While e-Visa allows both options. 03

Cairo International Airport, Cairo

Hurghada International Airport, Hurghada

St Catherine International Airport, St Catherina

Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Luxor Airport International Airport 04

Regardless you obtained your single-entry visa as an onarrival visa or through the e-Visa portal, the visa allows a stay of 30 days maximum in the country. However, you can renew your visa. You may check this article for more details.

Ensure your passport has enough blank pages for entry and exit stamps

Double-check the accuracy of the information on your application form Apply for the e-Visa at least 7 days before your intended travel date Keep digital and physical copies of all your travel documents.

double-check your luggage and your belongings before leaving. get a sim card from the airport to stay in contact with your contact person in case you need help. have your contact person’s number written down somewhere accessible (wallet) in case you lose your phone.