eVisa
Tourist
Entry
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 5–7 business days
- Total cost
- €55 (US$59)
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes.
Austrian citizens need a visa for Egypt. Most travellers apply for an e-Visa online before they fly.
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Egypt Visa for Austrian Citizens: e-Visa and How to Apply
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply about 7 days before arrival
- Decision in 5–7 business days
- Verified
Plusvisa is a private visa application service, not a government agency or embassy. Official government source: Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior), visa2egypt.gov.eg.
Table of contents
Passport
Valid 6 months from arrival
Passport must also have a blank page
Application
Online, before departure
BMEIA: apply at least 7 days before travel
At the border
Printed e-Visa
Show it with your passport
Three routes into Egypt
Most travellers
e-Visa
Austria is on the Egypt e-Visa Portal list. Apply online, pay by card, and print the approved e-Visa. Use only the official portal.
Tourists without an e-Visa
Visa on arrival
The Austrian Foreign Ministry says a 30-day tourist visa on arrival is available at official bank counters at airports. Check that your airport has one before you fly.
If e-Visa does not apply
Egyptian embassy visa
Apply at the Egyptian Embassy in Vienna before you travel. Its address is Hohe Warte 54, 1190 Vienna.
Egypt e-Visa types and cost for Austrian citizens, in Euros
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tourist eVisa | 30 days Multiple entry | 5–7 business days | US$65 ≈ €61 | ≈ €97 |
Tourist eVisa | 30 days Single entry | 5–7 business days | US$30 ≈ €28 | ≈ €55 |
* The government fee is the government's own charge, never refundable. All-in adds Plusvisa's service fee, per traveller; it is refunded if we cause a refusal.
The 30-day rule, and what it does not mean
Austrian citizens may stay as long as their visa allows. The tourist visa on arrival covers 30 days, according to the Austrian Foreign Ministry. The stay on an e-Visa or embassy visa is shown on the visa itself.
Tourist: 30 days per visit.
Arrive 1 March
21 of 30 days
1 Mar – 21 Mar: 21 of the 30 days this visa allows in one visit.
Tourist visa on arrival: The Austrian Foreign Ministry gives 30 days for tourist purposes. It is bought at official bank counters at airports.
e-Visa or embassy visa: Check the entries and stay length printed on your approved e-Visa or embassy visa. I could not confirm these from the official pages I read.
Extending your stay: The destination guide says you can ask a passport and immigration office in Egypt to extend before your permission expires.
Leaving by the same route: The Austrian Foreign Ministry advises leaving Egypt on the same charter or regular flight you arrived on. Egyptian law requires package flights to include both legs.
Overstaying: I could not confirm the penalty for overstaying from the official pages I read. Do not plan to stay past your permitted dates.
Your document checklist
Six things to have ready before you start your application, as an Austrian applicant.
Passport
Valid at least 6 months from arrival, with a blank page. A cream-coloured emergency passport is accepted, per BMEIA.
Passport bio page scan
Colour scan or photo of the personal details page, for the e-Visa application.
Passport-style photo
Recent photo on a plain white background, head and shoulders visible. No sunglasses. Head coverings only for religious reasons.
Travel itinerary
Flight booking or ticket with arrival and departure dates. Egypt's portal asks for it. Charter and package flights should match the return leg.
Accommodation details
Hotel booking or the address where you stay, for the whole visit. Tourists may also need details of places to visit.
Only for some visa types
Written consent and documents for minors
Only if Under 18 travelling without, or with only one, legal guardian. Written consent from the guardians, a copy of the birth certificate and copies of the guardians' passports. Add the parents' marriage certificate if surnames differ, per BMEIA.
When should you apply?
Processing takes 5–7 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.
Processing
Standard5–7 business days
Pick your arrival date
- 1
Apply online
—
Form and uploads, about 30 min
- 2
Pay the fee
—
By card, on the portal
- 3
Processing
5–7 business days
Official estimate
- 4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
- 5
Arrive in Egypt
—
Show the approval at the border
BMEIA says apply at least 7 days before travel. No official processing time was confirmed, so leave extra time for any resubmission.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Do you hold an ordinary Austrian passport, not a diplomatic, service or official one?
Will your passport be valid at least 6 months after arrival, with a blank page?
Will you fly into or sail into one of Egypt's listed airports or ports, such as Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh or Alexandria?
Can you apply at least 7 days before you arrive?
Result
Answer all four
Four quick checks of the rules that most often catch travellers out, and we'll tell you where you stand.
The application, step by step
Before you apply
- 1
Check your passport
Your passport must be valid at least 6 months from arrival, with a blank page for the entry stamp.
- 2
Gather your documents
Have your passport bio page, a digital photo, your flight details and your hotel details ready to upload.
- 3
Register your trip with Austria
The Austrian Foreign Ministry offers free travel registration for Austrians abroad.
Optional
On the official portal
- 4
Create an account
Register on the Egypt e-Visa Portal with your email address and confirm the registration.
- 5
Complete the application
Sign in, select Apply Now and the visa type, then fill in your personal, passport and travel details. Apply at least 7 days before you travel.
BMEIA: apply at least 7 days before travel.
- 6
Pay the fee
Pay online by Visa, Mastercard or another accepted debit card.
After you apply
- 7
Download your e-Visa
After approval, you get an email. Sign back in to download and print the e-Visa.
- 8
Show it on arrival
Show the printed e-Visa and your passport to the immigration officer at your port of entry.
Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry even with an approved e-Visa.
Official website: visa2egypt.gov.eg (opens in a new tab)
Questions Austrian travellers actually ask
Yes. Austria is on the Egypt e-Visa Portal list. The Austrian Foreign Ministry also says a visa is required. Most travellers apply for an e-Visa online before they fly.
The Austrian Foreign Ministry says a 30-day tourist visa on arrival is available at official bank counters at airports. Check that your airport has the counter before you travel.
The Austrian Foreign Ministry lists the Sinai visa at Taba and Eilat only for travellers entering from Israel. For Austrians, the Egypt e-Visa Portal lists the e-Visa.
At least 6 months from your arrival date. Egypt also expects a blank page for the entry stamp. A cream-coloured emergency passport is accepted, per BMEIA.
Tourists need hotel bookings or accommodation details. Business or family visits generally need a supporting or invitation letter, according to the Egypt e-Visa Portal.
The Austrian Foreign Ministry advises against all travel to North Sinai, the Gaza border area and the Egyptian-Israeli border area. It advises against non-essential travel to the interior of South Sinai. Beach resorts such as Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada are rated lower risk.
A child under 18 who travels without both legal guardians needs written consent in addition to the passport. Attach a copy of the birth certificate and copies of the guardians' passports, per BMEIA.
Yes, the Austrian Foreign Ministry strongly recommends it. Austria has no social insurance agreement with Egypt, and hospital costs can be high.
Yes. The Austrian Foreign Ministry offers free travel registration for Austrians abroad. It is optional.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Austrian plug fits. Here's what to expect.
Type C
Two round pins · 2.5 A
Type F
Two round pins · 16 A
Type C
Type C and F sockets are used both at home and in Egypt, so your own plugs fit.
Voltage
220 V · 50 Hz
Against 230 V · 50 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.
Pack: nothing special — your type C and F plugs go straight in. A small power strip is still handy where hotel rooms have one socket.
Egypt drives on the right — just like home
Compare traffic side:
Egypt · right-hand traffic — same as Austria
Getting around
Cairo, Luxor and Aswan are linked by domestic flights, sleeper and day trains, and Nile cruises. Within cities, ride-hailing apps are widely used and generally more reliable than hailing a taxi on the street.
Health and water
Drink bottled or filtered water rather than tap water, and carry sun protection and rehydration salts, especially outside the Cairo winter. Discuss standard travel vaccinations with a doctor before you go.
Dress and etiquette
Dress modestly at mosques, churches and other religious sites, covering shoulders and knees. Ask before photographing people, and avoid photographing military or police sites.
Egyptian Pounds, cash and cards
Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP).
E£
€1 ≈ E£52.4 · indicative mid-market rate, possibly a few days old
Cards and ATMs
ATMs are common in cities and tourist areas and mostly accept international cards. Hotels, larger shops and restaurants take cards, but smaller vendors, taxis and markets usually want cash.
Carry small notes
Keep a supply of small EGP notes for tipping (locally called baksheesh), taxis, and small purchases, since change can be hard to come by.
Exchange sensibly
Exchange money at banks, official exchange bureaus or your hotel rather than with street changers, and keep some exchange receipts if you plan to convert leftover cash back on departure.
Weather by month (Cairo)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
6°7°9.3°12.6°16.8°19.8°21.4°21.7°19.7°16.8°12.4°8.2°
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
| Month | High, °C | Low, °C | Rain, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January · best | 18.2 | 6 | 8.1 |
| February · best | 20.4 | 7 | 6.8 |
| March · best | 24.8 | 9.3 | 6.8 |
| April · best | 29.2 | 12.6 | 9 |
| May | 33.9 | 16.8 | 0.3 |
| June | 37.3 | 19.8 | 0.3 |
| July | 38.5 | 21.4 | 0.3 |
| August | 38.1 | 21.7 | 0 |
| September | 35.3 | 19.7 | 0.3 |
| October · best | 30.5 | 16.8 | 4.7 |
| November · best | 24.9 | 12.4 | 16.8 |
| December · best | 19.9 | 8.2 | 6.5 |
Monthly averages. Source: NASA POWER climatology, 2001-2020.
January · ideal
The best window runs January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
High 18.2°CLow 6°CRain 8.1 mm
Sweet spot: Cairo has a hot desert climate. Winters (December to February) are mild and dry with cool evenings, spring and autumn are warm, and summer (June to August) is very hot with little rain. Most visitors prefer the cooler months from October to April.
One time zone
Vienna
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Cairo
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How much to tip, in EUR
E£800(€15.26)
Restaurant bill
Even where a service charge is already added, a small extra cash tip is customary.
10–15%
on a E£800 bill: E£80 · €1.53
Hotel porter
Per bag.
E£20–E£50
€0.38–€0.95
Housekeeping
Per night, left in the room.
E£20–E£50
€0.38–€0.95
Tour guide
Per day, more for private guides.
E£100–E£200
€1.91–€3.81
Driver
Per day.
E£50–E£100
€0.95–€1.91
Taxi or ride-hail
Rounding up the fare is common; not obligatory.
0–10%
on a E£800 bill: E£0 · €0
Restroom attendant
Small change is expected at many public restrooms.
E£5–E£10
€0.10–€0.19
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
Local SIM card
≈ €2.86E£150
Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat or WE kiosks at the airport or in any town, with your passport Prices vary by data allowance; a passport is required to register the SIM.
eSIM
RecommendedTravel eSIM
≈ €9.26US$10
International eSIM apps or websites, bought online before you arrive Quick to set up and avoids queuing at the airport, but usually costs more per GB than a local SIM.
Roaming
Roaming on your home plan
Activate through your home network before departure Usually the most expensive option; check your provider's Egypt roaming rates first.
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