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Egypt Visa for Singapore Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Singapore citizens can obtain a visa on arrival for Egypt at Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh airports; the 30-day, single-entry visa costs 25 USD and can be paid at the desk in USD, EUR or Egyptian pounds.

Guide last updated September 5, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry into Egypt.
  • Specific forms: On arrival, complete the visa-on-arrival form provided at the port of entry; no pre-arrival application is required.
  • Financial proof: There is no fixed minimum funds requirement for a visa on arrival; you should be able to cover your stay and pay the visa fee at the desk.
  • Accommodation and return ticket: You may be asked to show proof of hotel or place of stay and onward/return travel; have confirmations ready.
  • Photo: A pre-arrival photo is not required by all ports; if requested, you will be advised at the desk.
  • Biometrics: Not a standard requirement for VOA; immigration may collect biometrics if needed.
  • Travel health insurance: Not required by authorities for VOA, but carrying travel health insurance is recommended.

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: Official name Visa on Arrival for Tourism; validity 30 days; single entry; approximate fee 25 USD; available at designated international airports for tourism purposes.
  • Other categories: Business, study, work or long-term stays are generally not issued on arrival for Singapore citizens; these categories require an e-visa via visa2egypt.gov.eg or consular processing through an Egyptian embassy/consulate.

Visa on arrival

  • How to apply on arrival:
  • Ports: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Hurghada International Airport (HRG), Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
  • Steps: Arrive at the visa-on-arrival desk, present passport, fill out the visa-on-arrival form if provided, pay the visa fee in cash, receive the visa stamp/page, then proceed to immigration.
  • Fee and currencies: Visa fee is 25 USD; acceptable cash currencies at the desk include USD, EUR, or Egyptian pounds; exact desk policy may vary by port.
  • Queue tips: Use the official visa desks; have passport and travel documents ready; avoid non-official couriers or touts; if lines are long, consider returning later in the day.
  • How approval arrives: A stamp is placed in your passport granting a 30-day, single-entry visa; proceed to immigration after stamping.

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: 25 USD (equivalent in EUR or Egyptian pounds may be accepted depending on port).
  • VFS/BLS service fee: not applicable for visa on arrival; there is no external processing center for VOA at ports.
  • Total cost estimate: 25 USD for the visa on arrival.
  • Standard processing time: immediate upon payment at the desk; no pre-processing time.
  • Express/priority option: not available for visa on arrival.

Tips for Singapore travelers

  • Plan ahead: No pre-approval needed for VOA; ensure you have at least 6 months validity on your passport and enough funds for your stay.
  • Common rejection reasons: Passport validity less than 6 months; lack of funds or unclear travel plans; arriving at a port that does not issue VOA for your nationality; incomplete forms at desk.
  • VOA vs embassy: Visa on arrival is issued directly at the port of entry; there is no separate appointment or processing center for Singapore citizens.
  • Travel advisories and notes: Check the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advisory for Egypt and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs updates; verify current entry requirements on the official visa portal and the embassy page before travel: visa portal https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/ and embassy https://www.mfa.gov.eg/.
  • Extensions inside Egypt: Extensions may be possible for tourism stays but are not guaranteed; consult the Egyptian authorities (MOI) or the embassy for up-to-date guidance before expiry of the visa; if necessary, apply for an extension locally before stamp expiry.

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.