eVisa
Tourist
Entry
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 5–7 business days
- Total cost
- US$59
Do Czech citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes, for most trips.
Czech citizens can apply for an Egypt e-Visa online before flying. A free Sinai-only stamp covers the Red Sea resorts only.
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Egypt Visa for Czech Citizens: e-Visa and Requirements
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply about 14 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
Blank page needed for the entry stamp
Application
Online, before departure
Egypt e-Visa Portal only
At the border
Print the e-Visa
Show it with your passport
Three routes into Egypt
Most travellers
e-Visa
Czech citizens are on the official e-Visa list. Apply on the Egypt e-Visa Portal before you fly. Single and multiple entry tourist e-Visas exist.
Sinai resorts only
Sinai-only entry stamp
Free stamp at certain Sinai border points for Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba. It does not cover the rest of Egypt, including Cairo and Luxor.
Not e-Visa eligible
Embassy visa
Holders of diplomatic, service, official or travel documents cannot use the e-Visa. They must apply at an Egyptian embassy or consulate.
Egypt e-Visa types and cost for Czech citizens, in Czech Korunas
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tourist eVisa | 30 days Multiple entry | 5–7 business days | US$65 | US$104 |
Tourist eVisa | 30 days Single entry | 5–7 business days | US$30 | US$59 |
* 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 portal does not state a stay length in the pages I read, so the length of stay is not confirmed here. Check your visa's permitted stay on the portal before you travel.
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: Single or multiple entry tourist e-Visas are listed on the official portal. Check the validity and stay on your approval email.
Extending your stay: The destination guide says visitors can ask to extend at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before permission expires.
Overstaying: Check the official rules for fines or refusal of exit before overstaying.
Your document checklist
Five things to have ready before you start your application, as a Czech applicant.
Passport bio page
Colour scan of the personal details page. Passport valid 6 months from arrival, with a blank page for the entry stamp.
Passport-style photo
Recent photo, plain white background, head and shoulders visible. No sunglasses. Head coverings only for religious reasons.
Travel itinerary
Flight booking or ticket showing arrival and departure dates.
Accommodation details
Hotel booking or address covering the whole stay.
Only for some visa types
Supporting or invitation letter
Only if Business or family visits. Letter from your employer, or invitation from the person or organisation you visit in Egypt.
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
The official sources I read set no earliest or latest application window. 14 days is a planning suggestion, not an official rule. Processing time is shown on the page.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Do you hold a standard Czech passport (not diplomatic, service or official)?
Will your passport be valid for at least 6 months after arrival, with a blank page?
Will you enter through an airport, seaport or land crossing on the official list?
Is your trip for tourism or a short personal visit?
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 valid 6 months from arrival and has a blank page. Check the official e-Visa FAQ.
- 2
Gather your documents
Have your passport bio page scan, a passport-style photo, your flight details and your accommodation details ready.
On the official portal
- 3
Create an account
Register on the Egypt e-Visa Portal with your email and confirm it.
- 4
Complete the application
Sign in, choose the visa type, and fill in your personal, passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your passport.
Mismatched details can void the application.
- 5
Pay the fee
Pay online by Visa, Mastercard or another accepted card. The fee is set by the Egyptian government and charged in US dollars on the portal.
The portal says the fee is non-refundable.
After you apply
- 6
Download your e-Visa
After approval you get an email. Sign in to download and print the e-Visa.
- 7
Present it on arrival
Show the printed e-Visa and your passport to the immigration officer at a listed entry point.
Official website: visa2egypt.gov.eg (opens in a new tab)
Questions Czech travellers actually ask
Yes. Czech citizens are on the official e-Visa list. Apply on the Egypt e-Visa Portal before you travel.
No. The destination guide says the free Sinai stamp covers only Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba. Get an e-Visa for travel beyond Sinai.
Yes. Egyptian rules ask for 6 months from your arrival date and a blank page.
The portal accepts Visa, Mastercard and other accepted debit or credit cards. The fee is charged in US dollars.
No. Use one of the designated airports, seaports or land crossings. Check the list before you book.
No. The official portal says the processing fee is non-refundable, even if the trip does not go ahead.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Czech 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
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 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 Czechia
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).
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.
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How much to tip, in CZK
E£2,000
Restaurant bill
Even where a service charge is already added, a small extra cash tip is customary.
10–15%
on a E£2,000 bill: E£200
Hotel porter
Per bag.
E£20–E£50
Housekeeping
Per night, left in the room.
E£20–E£50
Tour guide
Per day, more for private guides.
E£100–E£200
Driver
Per day.
E£50–E£100
Taxi or ride-hail
Rounding up the fare is common; not obligatory.
0–10%
on a E£2,000 bill: E£0
Restroom attendant
Small change is expected at many public restrooms.
E£5–E£10
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
Local SIM card
≈ E£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
≈ US$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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