eVisa
Tourist
Entry
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 5–7 business days
- Total cost
- US$59
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes, for most trips.
Hungarians can enter the Sinai resorts for under 15 days without a visa. Anywhere else in Egypt, you need a visa first.
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Egypt Visa for Hungarian Citizens: Rules and How to Apply
- Visa on arrival
- 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
6 months from arrival
Needs a blank page. Hungarian MFA says 6 months beyond return date.
Sinai resorts
Under 15 days
Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba only
Apply online
7 days before travel
Minimum, per the Hungarian MFA
Three routes into Egypt
Sinai resorts
Sinai-only entry
No visa for stays under 15 days in Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba. An entry fee applies at the Taba border. It does not cover the rest of Egypt.
Rest of Egypt
e-Visa
For Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada or stays over 15 days, get a tourist visa online on the official Egypt e-Visa Portal before you fly. Apply at least 7 days before travel.
Non-tourist trips
Embassy visa
Work, study or other non-tourist visas are applied for at the Egyptian Embassy in Budapest, at least 15 days before travel.
Egypt visa types and cost for Hungarian citizens, in Hungarian Forints
| 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
Hungarian citizens can stay up to 15 days in the Sinai resorts with no visa. Outside Sinai, a tourist visa covers up to one month. A visa is needed for any stay over 15 days in the Sinai resorts.
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.
Sinai resorts, under 15 days: No visa for Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba. The stay must stay inside those resorts. An entry fee applies at the Taba border.
Tourist visa, up to one month: The Hungarian MFA says a tourist visa covers up to one month. Use the dates on your e-Visa and do not go past them.
Longer stays: For a stay over 15 days, or any trip outside the Sinai resorts, you need a visa before you travel. Extensions are asked for at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before your permission expires.
Overstaying: You cannot overstay. Penalty fees apply, and the authorities can take further action.
Your document checklist
Seven things to have ready before you start your application, as a Hungarian applicant.
Hungarian passport
Valid 6 months from arrival (Hungarian MFA: beyond return date) with a blank page. Temporary passports, ID cards and expired documents are not accepted.
Passport-style photo
Recent photo on a plain white background, head and shoulders visible. No sunglasses. Head covering only for religious reasons.
Flight itinerary
Booking or ticket with arrival and departure dates.
Accommodation details
Hotel booking or the address where you stay, for the whole visit. Carry a copy.
Only for some visa types
Printed e-Visa
Only if Trips outside the Sinai resorts or over 15 days. Download and print from your portal account. Show it with your passport at the port of entry. Required outside the Sinai resorts.Invitation or employer letter
Only if Business or family visits. Letter from your employer, or an invitation from the person or organisation you visit in Egypt.Parental consent statement
Only if Children travelling without both parents (recommended by the Hungarian MFA). For a child travelling without both parents. Must be in Arabic or English, with full details, signatures, and two witnesses or a notary.
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
Apply at least 7 days before travel (Hungarian MFA minimum). Allow extra time to re-upload a rejected file. Embassy visas for non-tourist trips: at least 15 days before travel.
Three questions, 20 seconds
Is your passport a Hungarian passport, valid 6 months after arrival, with a blank page?
Is your trip for tourism, not work or study?
Will you stay only in Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba, for under 15 days?
Result
Answer all three
Three 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
Make sure it is valid 6 months from arrival and has a blank page. The Hungarian MFA asks for 6 months beyond your return date, so check both.
- 2
Gather your documents
Have your passport bio page, a passport-style photo, your flight itinerary and accommodation details ready to upload.
Add an invitation or employer 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 the registration.
Use only visa2egypt.gov.eg. Similar-looking sites are not official.
- 4
Complete the application
Sign in, select Apply Now and the visa type, then fill in the form. Enter names and numbers exactly as in your passport. Do not use accents.
- 5
Pay by card
Pay online with a Visa, Mastercard or other accepted debit or credit card.
The official portal states the fee is non-refundable.
After you apply
- 6
Download and print
Once approved by email, sign in and download your e-Visa. Print it.
- 7
Present at the border
Show the printed e-Visa and passport to the immigration officer. Enter only at a listed airport, seaport or land crossing, such as Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh or Taba.
The port authority can refuse entry without a reason.
Official website: visa2egypt.gov.eg (opens in a new tab)
Questions Hungarian travellers actually ask
No, for stays under 15 days in Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba. An entry fee applies at the Taba border, paid in US dollars cash according to the Hungarian MFA.
No. It covers only the Sinai resorts. For other places in Egypt, you need a visa before you travel.
No. The Hungarian MFA says ID cards, temporary passports and expired documents are not accepted. Use a valid passport.
The Hungarian MFA says at least 7 days before travel for the online tourist visa. Embassy visas for non-tourist trips need at least 15 days.
The official Egypt e-Visa Portal says 6 months from arrival. The Hungarian MFA says 6 months beyond the return date. Check both and meet the longer period.
Not on the card-format licence alone. The Hungarian MFA says an international driving permit is required, and it advises checking with the rental company.
Yes, you can ask at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before your permission expires. You cannot overstay.
No. Only the listed airports, seaports and land crossings accept e-Visas. Check your entry point before you book.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Hungarian 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 Hungary
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
Budapest
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Cairo
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How much to tip, in HUF
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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