# 🇪🇬 Egypt — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Egypt from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/egypt 17 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel - **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel - **India**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Egypt Tourist e-Visa (Single Entry) | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $30 | — | 7 days | | Egypt Tourist e-Visa (Multiple Entry) | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $65 | — | 7 days | | Egypt Tourist Visa on Arrival | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 30 days | $30 | — | 1 day | | Egypt Business Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $30 | — | 7 days | - **Egypt Tourist e-Visa (Single Entry)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport bio-data scan, e-Visa application form, Payment by card · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: visa2egypt.gov.eg - **Egypt Tourist e-Visa (Multiple Entry)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport bio-data scan, e-Visa application form, Payment by card · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: visa2egypt.gov.eg - **Egypt Tourist Visa on Arrival** — Key documents: Passport, Visa fee in cash · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: visa2egypt.gov.eg - **Egypt Business Visa** — Key documents: Passport, e-Visa or consular application, Letter of invitation, Visa fee · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: visa2egypt.gov.eg ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Egypt Student Visa / Study Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 42 days | - **Egypt Student Visa / Study Residence Permit** — Key documents: Passport, University acceptance letter, Proof of financial means, Academic transcripts/certificates, Photographs · Rights: Study: Full enrolment at the sponsoring institution. · Residency after 15 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: admission.study-in-egypt.gov.eg ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Egypt Work Permit for Foreign Nationals | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | - **Egypt Work Permit for Foreign Nationals** — Key documents: Work permit and residency application forms, Passport, Seven passport photos, Signed employment contract, Diplomas and qualifications, Police clearance certificates, HIV/AIDS test, Employer documents · Rights: Work: Authorises employment with the sponsoring employer only. · Residency: Annual work residence; long residence/naturalisation possible after many years (typically 10+). · Family: Spouse and dependants may obtain residence tied to the permit holder. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: manpower.gov.eg ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Egyptian Citizenship by Investment - Business / Project Route | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $10,000 | — | 180 days | | Egypt Real-Estate (Property Ownership) Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | | Egyptian Citizenship by Investment - Real Estate Route | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $10,000 | — | 180 days | | Egyptian Citizenship by Investment - Bank Deposit Route | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $10,000 | — | 180 days | | Egypt Bank-Deposit Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | | Egypt Investor Residence (Investment Project) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Egyptian Citizenship by Investment - Business / Project Route** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of business investment, Treasury donation receipt, Administrative fee transfer, Criminal record certificate, Birth and marriage certificates, Photographs · Rights: Work: Full work rights as a naturalised citizen. · Study: Full study rights as a national. · Residency: Direct grant of citizenship. · Family: Investor and minor children up to age 21 naturalised. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gafi.gov.eg - **Egypt Real-Estate (Property Ownership) Residence Permit** — Key documents: Passport, Property title / registered contract, Proof of foreign-currency payment, Residence application form, Photographs, Fee receipt · Rights: Study: Holder and dependants may study. · Residency after 15 years · Family: Family members obtain dependent residence on the owner's sponsorship. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: help.unhcr.org - **Egyptian Citizenship by Investment - Real Estate Route** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of real-estate investment, Administrative fee transfer, Birth and marriage certificates, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate, Photographs · Rights: Work: As a citizen, full work rights once naturalised. · Study: Full study rights as a national. · Residency: Direct grant of citizenship, not merely residence. · Family: Investor and minor children up to age 21 are naturalised. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gafi.gov.eg - **Egyptian Citizenship by Investment - Bank Deposit Route** — Key documents: Passport, Central Bank deposit certificate, Administrative fee transfer, Birth and marriage certificates, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate, Photographs · Rights: Work: Full work rights as a naturalised citizen. · Study: Full study rights as a national. · Residency: Direct grant of citizenship. · Family: Investor and minor children up to age 21 naturalised. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gafi.gov.eg - **Egypt Bank-Deposit Residence Permit** — Key documents: Passport, Bank deposit certificate, Proof of inward transfer, Residence application form, Photographs · Rights: Study: Holder and dependants may study. · Residency after 15 years · Family: Dependants may obtain residence on the holder's sponsorship. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: help.unhcr.org - **Egypt Investor Residence (Investment Project)** — Key documents: Passport, Company registration documents, Proof of capital/investment, Residence application form, Photographs · Rights: Work: May manage and work in the owned company; outside employment needs a work permit. · Study: Holder and dependants may study. · Residency after 15 years · Family: Dependants obtain residence on the investor's sponsorship. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gafi.gov.eg ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Retirement Visa | Available | — | — | — | — | - **Retirement Visa** — Guides report a retirement residency route for foreigners aged 55+ showing roughly US$1,000-1,500/month in pension or passive income (or property ownership), granting renewable 1-5 year permits; no official English-language program page exists. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: global-relocate.com ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Egypt Family Residence (Dependants of Foreign Residents) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | | Egypt Family Residence (Spouse of Egyptian Citizen) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Egypt Family Residence (Dependants of Foreign Residents)** — Key documents: Passport, Sponsor's residence permit, Proof of family relationship, Residence application form, Proof of support/accommodation, Photographs · Rights: Study: Dependants may study. · Residency after 15 years · Family: Spouse and minor children included as dependants of the resident sponsor. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: help.unhcr.org - **Egypt Family Residence (Spouse of Egyptian Citizen)** — Key documents: Passport, Marriage certificate, Egyptian spouse's ID, Residence application form, Photographs · Rights: Study: Holder may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Children and certain relatives of the spouse may obtain dependent residence. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: help.unhcr.org ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Egypt Ordinary (Temporary) Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | | Egypt Special Residence Permit (10 years) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | - **Egypt Ordinary (Temporary) Residence Permit** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Photographs, Proof of status/purpose, Proof of address, Fee receipt · Rights: Study: Permitted where the residence is study-based. · Residency after 15 years · Family: Dependants may obtain matching residence. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: help.unhcr.org - **Egypt Special Residence Permit (10 years)** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of long residence, Residence history records, Residence application form, Photographs · Rights: Study: Holder may study. · Residency after 10 years · Family: Dependants may obtain matching residence. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: help.unhcr.org --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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