Egypt Visa for Chinese Citizens: e-Visa and How to Apply

Visa required · e-Visa
Apply at least 7 days before arrival
Decision in 5–7 business days
Verified 23 October 2026

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

Do you need a visa?
Types and cost in CNY
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
China vs. Egypt essentials

Passport validity
6 months from arrival
Egypt's border rules ask for a blank page too
Application
Online, before departure
Egypt e-Visa Portal, Ministry of Interior
At the border
Printed e-Visa
Show it with your passport

Two routes into Egypt

Most people
e-Visa
China is on the official list of e-Visa countries. Apply on the Egypt e-Visa Portal, pay by card, and print the approved e-Visa. Entry must be through a listed airport, seaport or land crossing.
If e-Visa does not fit
Embassy visa
If your trip does not fit the e-Visa, apply for a visa at an Egyptian embassy or consulate before you travel. The destination guide sets out the general process.

Egypt e-Visa types and cost for Chinese citizens, in Chinese Yuans

e-Visa	Validity	Processing	Government fee	All-in with Plusvisa*
Tourist eVisa	30 days Multiple entry	5–7 business days	US$65 ≈ ¥465	≈ ¥743
Tourist eVisa	30 days Single entry	5–7 business days	US$30 ≈ ¥215	≈ ¥422

e-Visa

Validity

Processing

Government fee

All-in with Plusvisa*

Tourist

eVisa

30 days

Multiple entry

5–7 business days

US$65 ≈ ¥465

≈ ¥743

Tourist

eVisa

30 days

Single entry

5–7 business days

US$30 ≈ ¥215

≈ ¥422

* 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

The e-Visa sets how long you may stay in Egypt, and it is linked to your entry and exit dates. Check the dates printed on your approved e-Visa before you travel.

Arrive

Leave

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 e-Visa: The official portal offers a single-entry and a multiple-entry tourist e-Visa. Pick the type that fits your trip, and check the stay length shown on your approved e-Visa.
Extending your stay: Visitors can generally apply to extend their stay at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before the current permission expires. Ask the office closest to where you are staying.
What the rule does not mean: Having an approved e-Visa does not guarantee entry. Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry to any e-Visa holder without giving a reason.

Your document checklist

Five things to have ready before you start your application, as a Chinese applicant.

Passport bio page
Colour scan or photo of the personal details page. Valid at least 6 months from arrival, with a blank page for the entry stamp.
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 showing your arrival and departure dates.
Accommodation details
Hotel booking, or the address where you will stay, covering your whole visit.

Only for some visa types

Supporting or invitation letter
Only if Business or family visits. A letter from your employer, or an invitation letter from the person or organisation you are visiting in Egypt.

When should you apply?

Processing takes 5–7 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.

Arrival in Egypt

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

Official portal: create the e-Visa application at least 7 days before departure. No earliest limit is stated. Processing time not confirmed, so allow more time if you can.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Does your Chinese passport have at least 6 months left after your arrival date?
Is your passport an ordinary passport, not a diplomatic, service or official passport?
Will you enter Egypt through a listed airport, seaport or land crossing?
If your trip is for business or a family visit, do you have a supporting or invitation letter?

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 eligibility
Confirm your passport is an ordinary Chinese passport with at least 6 months of validity left from your arrival date. China is on the official e-Visa list.
2
Gather your documents
Have your passport bio page, a passport-style photo, your flight details and your accommodation details ready to upload. Add a supporting or invitation letter for business or family visits.

On the official portal

3
Create an account
Register on the Egypt e-Visa Portal with your email address and confirm your registration.
4
Complete the application
Sign in, select the visa type, read the instructions, and fill in your personal, passport and travel details. Names and numbers must match your passport exactly.
5
Pay the fee
Pay online by Visa, Mastercard or another accepted debit or credit card. The fee is set by the Egyptian government and shown on the portal.
The portal states the processing fee is non-refundable.

After you apply

6
Download your e-Visa
Once approved, you will get an email. Sign back in to download and print the e-Visa.
7
Present it on arrival
Show the printed e-Visa with your passport to the immigration officer at a listed port of entry.

Official website: visa2egypt.gov.eg (opens in a new tab)

Questions Chinese travellers actually ask

Yes. China is on the official list of countries whose citizens can apply for an Egypt e-Visa on the Egypt e-Visa Portal. Apply before you fly.

Yes. Egyptian border rules ask for a passport valid at least 6 months from your arrival date, with a blank page for the entry stamp.

No. The e-Visa is only accepted at Egypt's designated airports, seaports and land crossings. Check your entry point before you book.

Business and family visits generally need a supporting or invitation letter. From an employer, or from the person or organisation you are visiting in Egypt.

Visitors can generally apply to extend their stay at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before the current permission expires. Check with the office nearest you.

Yes. The official portal states that Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry to any e-Visa holder without giving a reason.

Visa sorted

The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home

Your Chinese 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 is used both at home and in Egypt, so your own plugs fit — though you may meet the other types too.

Voltage

220 V · 50 Hz

Same as China — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.

Pack: nothing special — your type C 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 China

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).

CNY

EGP

E£

¥1 ≈ E£6.8 · 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

Beijing

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Cairo

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How much to tip, in CNY

Restaurant bill

E£100

E£100(¥14.71)

Restaurant bill

Even where a service charge is already added, a small extra cash tip is customary.

10–15%

on a E£100 bill: E£10 · ¥1.47

Hotel porter

Per bag.

E£20–E£50

¥2.94–¥7.36

Housekeeping

Per night, left in the room.

E£20–E£50

¥2.94–¥7.36

Tour guide

Per day, more for private guides.

E£100–E£200

¥14.71–¥29.43

Driver

Per day.

E£50–E£100

¥7.36–¥14.71

Taxi or ride-hail

Rounding up the fare is common; not obligatory.

0–10%

on a E£100 bill: E£0 · ¥0

Restroom attendant

Small change is expected at many public restrooms.

E£5–E£10

¥0.74–¥1.47

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local SIM card

≈ ¥22.07E£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

Recommended

Travel eSIM

≈ ¥71.43US$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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