Egypt Visa for German Citizens: e-Visa & Entry Rules

Visa required · e-Visa
Apply at least 7 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?
Types and cost in EUR
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Germany vs. Egypt essentials

Passport validity
6 months from arrival
Checked at the border on every route
Apply by
At least 7 days before travel
Official e-Visa Portal rule
Germany
On the e-Visa eligible list
Confirmed on the official portal

Three routes into Egypt

Most travellers
e-Visa
Germany is on Egypt's e-Visa eligible list. You register and apply on the official Egypt e-Visa Portal before flying, then print the approval to show on arrival.
Sinai Red Sea resorts only
Sinai-only entry stamp
German passport holders flying straight to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba and staying only there can get a free stamp at the border instead of an e-Visa. It does not cover the rest of Egypt.
Travel document holders
Consular visa
Diplomatic, service or other travel document holders cannot use the e-Visa and must apply at an Egyptian embassy or consulate in Germany before travel.

Egypt e-Visa types and cost for German 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

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

Egypt's e-Visa comes as a single-entry or multiple-entry tourism visa. The approval you download states your allowed entry window; it does not automatically mean you can stay for the full window length or come and go as you like on a single-entry 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.

Single-entry visa: Lets you enter Egypt once within the approved window. If you leave the country, even for a day trip abroad, you cannot re-enter on the same e-Visa.
Multiple-entry visa: Lets you enter and leave Egypt more than once while the visa is valid, useful if your trip includes a side trip to a neighbouring country.
Check your own approval: Your printed e-Visa shows your own validity and stay dates. Read it carefully, since these can differ between applicants.
Staying longer: If you want to stay past your e-Visa's dates, you can generally ask at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before it runs out. Overstaying without doing this risks a fine or problems leaving.
Passport rule applies throughout: Whichever visa type you hold, Egyptian border rules still ask for a passport valid at least 6 months from your arrival date, with a blank page for the stamp.

Your document checklist

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

Passport bio page
Colour scan or photo of the personal details page. Must be valid at least 6 months from your arrival date and have a blank page. A standard German biometric passport meets this.
Passport-style photo
Recent photo on a plain white background, head and shoulders visible, no sunglasses. A photo to the German biometric passport photo standard will usually meet this.
Travel itinerary
Flight booking or ticket showing arrival and departure dates, e.g. from a German airport to Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh or Alexandria.
Accommodation details
Hotel booking or the address of where you are staying, covering the whole length of your visit.
Card for online payment
A Visa, Mastercard or other accepted debit or credit card. A German girocard without a Visa or Mastercard logo may not work; use a credit card instead.

Only for some visa types

Supporting or invitation letter
Only if Business or family visits. A letter from your German employer for business trips, or an invitation letter from the person or organisation you are visiting for family visits.

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 portal requires applying at least 7 days before departure and sets no earliest date. Apply once your flight and hotel are booked, with room to resubmit.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Is your German passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date, with a blank page for the stamp?
Are you travelling on a regular German passport, not a diplomatic, service or other travel document?
Will you arrive through one of Egypt's listed e-Visa airports, seaports or land crossings?
Is your trip limited to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba only?

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 and route
Confirm your German passport has at least 6 months of validity left from your arrival date and a blank page, and that you are flying into one of Egypt's listed e-Visa airports.
2
Gather your documents
Have your passport bio page, a digital photo, your flight itinerary and hotel booking ready to upload, plus a letter if you are travelling for business or a family visit.
3
Prepare a working card
Use a credit card or an internationally enabled debit card. A plain German girocard without a Visa or Mastercard logo may not work on the payment page.

On the official portal

4
Register at least 7 days before you fly
Create an account on the Egypt e-Visa Portal with your email address and confirm the registration well before your 7-day cut-off.
5
Complete the application
Sign in, choose the visa type, and fill in your personal, passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your German passport.
6
Pay online
Pay the fee with your Visa, Mastercard or other accepted card.

After you apply

7
Download your e-Visa
Once approved by email, sign back in to download and print the e-Visa from your account.
8
Show it on arrival
Present the printed e-Visa with your German passport to the immigration officer at your port of entry in Egypt.

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

Questions German travellers actually ask

Yes, if you are flying straight to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba and staying only there. It is free, but it does not let you travel to the rest of Egypt, so you would need the e-Visa for a wider trip.

No. Egypt's e-Visa, Sinai stamp and embassy visas are all tied to a passport. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, not just a national ID card.

The portal accepts Visa, Mastercard and other debit or credit cards. A plain German girocard without one of these logos is unlikely to be accepted, so use a credit card or an internationally enabled debit card.

The portal requires you to submit your application at least 7 days before departure. Applying with more time in hand also leaves room to fix an upload if something is rejected.

No. Egypt's e-Visa is closed to holders of temporary travel documents. If you are travelling on a German temporary passport, you need to apply for a visa at an Egyptian embassy or consulate in Germany instead.

Yes. Business trips generally need a letter from your German employer alongside the usual passport, photo, itinerary and accommodation details.

You risk being refused entry even with an approved e-Visa. Renew your passport before applying, since this rule applies to every route into Egypt.

Visa sorted

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

Your German 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 Germany

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).

EUR

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

Berlin

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Cairo

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How much to tip, in EUR

Restaurant bill

E£800

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

Recommended

Travel 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.

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 €55 all-in.

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