Egypt Visa for Danish Citizens: e-Visa Guide & Requirements

Visa required · e-Visa
Apply about 14 days before arrival
Decision in 5–7 business days
Verified 19 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?
Which Danish passport
Types and cost in DKK
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Denmark vs. Egypt essentials

Passport validity
6 months from arrival
Checked at the border, not just at application
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days
Per Danish Foreign Ministry guidance
Processing time
About 7 days
Per Danish Foreign Ministry guidance; apply with room to spare

Three routes into Egypt

Most people
e-Visa
Danish citizens are on Egypt's e-Visa eligible list. Apply online through the official Egypt e-Visa Portal before you fly, for a single or multiple entry tourism e-Visa.
Red Sea resorts only
Sinai-only entry stamp
Danish citizens can get a free stamp on arrival limited to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba. It does not cover travel to the rest of Egypt, including Cairo or Luxor.
Refugee/alien passport
Embassy visa
Holders of a Danish refugee passport (flygtningepas) or alien's passport (fremmedpas) are not eligible for the e-Visa and must apply at an Egyptian embassy or consulate before travel.

Which Danish passport are you holding?

Denmark issues more than one kind of passport. Egypt treats them differently, so check which one you are travelling on.

Ordinary Danish passport
e-Visa eligible
Use this for the e-Visa application, as long as it has at least 6 months' validity left from your arrival date.
Forlænget pas (extended passport)
Exit only
The Danish Foreign Ministry says Egypt recognises an extended Danish passport only for leaving the country, not for entry. Travel on a passport with standard validity instead.
Nødpas (emergency passport)
Exit only
Egypt recognises a Danish emergency passport only for exit, and requires an exit stamp. Do not rely on it to enter Egypt; arrange a full passport first if possible.
Flygtningepas / fremmedpas (refugee or alien's passport)
Not eligible for e-Visa
These travel documents are excluded from the e-Visa. Contact the Egyptian embassy before travelling, since different rules apply.

Egypt e-Visa types and cost for Danish citizens, in Danish Krones

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

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 Danish Foreign Ministry says Egypt's visa lets you stay up to 30 days per entry. It does not mean you can stay longer by leaving and coming straight back on the same visa.

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.

30-day limit: Both the single-entry and multiple-entry tourism e-Visa allow a stay of up to 30 days each time you enter Egypt.
Multiple entries, same limit: A multiple-entry e-Visa lets you leave and re-enter Egypt more than once, but each stay still has to fit inside the 30-day limit.
Sinai-only stamp is separate: The free Sinai entry stamp only covers the Red Sea resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba. It is a different permission from the e-Visa, and does not let you travel on to the rest of Egypt.
Extending your stay: If you need longer, apply at a passport and immigration office inside Egypt before your current permission runs out, not after.

Your document checklist

Six things to have ready before you start your application, as a Danish applicant.

Passport bio page
Colour scan of the personal details page. Needs 6 months' validity from arrival and a blank page. Use an ordinary passport: extended or emergency Danish passports are recognised only for exit.
Passport-style photo
Recent photo on a plain white background, head and shoulders visible, no sunglasses.
Travel itinerary
Flight booking or ticket showing arrival and departure dates.
Accommodation details
Hotel booking or the address of where you are staying, covering your whole visit.
Payment card
A debit or credit card accepted on the official portal, such as Visa or Mastercard, to pay the e-Visa fee online.

Only for some visa types

Supporting or invitation letter
Only if Business or family visits. A letter from your employer for business trips, 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

The official portal sets no fixed earliest or latest date. The Danish Foreign Ministry cites processing of about 7 days, so applying at least two weeks ahead leaves room to fix a rejected upload.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Are you travelling on an ordinary Danish passport, valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date?
Will you fly or sail into one of Egypt's listed e-Visa airports or seaports?
Is your trip for tourism, and no longer than 30 days per entry?
Do you hold a flygtningepas or fremmedpas (refugee or alien's passport) rather than an ordinary Danish passport?

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 Danish passport
Make sure it is an ordinary passport, not an extended or emergency one, with at least 6 months' validity and a blank page.
2
Gather your documents
Have your passport bio page, a digital photo, flight and accommodation details ready to upload.

On the official portal

3
Register on the Egypt e-Visa Portal
Create an account with your email address and confirm the registration.
4
Complete the application
Sign in, choose single or multiple entry tourism e-Visa, and fill in your personal, passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your passport.
A mismatched name or number can void the application.
5
Pay online
Pay the fee with a Visa, Mastercard or other accepted card.

After you apply

6
Download your e-Visa
Once approved by email, sign back in to download and print it.
7
Show it on arrival
Present the printed e-Visa with your passport to the immigration officer at your port of entry.
Keep it with you for the length of your stay, in case it is checked again.

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

Questions Danish travellers actually ask

Danish citizens are on Egypt's e-Visa list, so the official route is to apply online before flying. A free Sinai-only stamp is also given on arrival at certain Red Sea resort crossings, but it only covers Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba.

The Danish Foreign Ministry says the visa allows a stay of up to 30 days. This applies whether you hold a single or multiple entry e-Visa.

No. The Danish Foreign Ministry says Egypt only recognises an extended Danish passport for leaving the country, not for entering. Travel on an ordinary passport instead.

The same applies: Egypt recognises a Danish emergency passport only on exit, and asks for an exit stamp. It is not a safe document to enter Egypt on.

No. Egypt's e-Visa excludes refugee, Nansen and alien's passport holders. Contact the Egyptian embassy before you travel to find out what applies to you.

The official portal sets no fixed earliest date, but the Danish Foreign Ministry cites processing of about 7 days. Applying at least two weeks ahead leaves time to fix a rejected upload.

You need at least one blank page for the entry stamp, on top of the 6 months' validity Egypt requires from your arrival date.

No. The Sinai-only stamp covers Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba only. For Cairo, Luxor or anywhere else in Egypt, you need the e-Visa or a regular visa.

Visa sorted

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

Your Danish 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 Denmark

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.

One time zone

Copenhagen

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Cairo

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How much to tip, in DKK

Restaurant bill

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

Recommended

Travel 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.

Get your Egypt e-Visa in about seven business days, without the portal headaches

Upload a phone photo and your passport, we check them against every rule above, submit, and send your approval to your inbox. From US$59 all-in.

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