eVisa
Tourist
Entry
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 5–7 business days
- Total cost
- €55 (US$59)
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes, for most trips.
Italian citizens apply for an Egypt e-Visa online before they fly.
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Egypt Visa for Italian Citizens: e-Visa Rules
- 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
Also needs at least one blank page
Application
Online, before departure
Italy is on the official e-Visa list
At the border
Printed e-Visa
Show it with your passport
Three routes into Egypt
Most people
e-Visa (tourism)
Italy is on the official Egypt e-Visa Portal list. Apply online, pay by card, and print the approved e-Visa to show at the border.
Sinai resorts only
Sinai-only entry stamp
The destination guide lists a free Sinai-only stamp for EU citizens. I could not confirm this on an official page for Italian passports. Do not rely on it for trips beyond Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba.
If the e-Visa does not fit
Egyptian embassy or consulate
Diplomatic, service, official and other special passport holders cannot use the e-Visa. Apply at an Egyptian embassy or consulate before travel.
Egypt e-Visa types and cost for Italian 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 |
* 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
Your stay in Egypt depends on the visa type shown on your e-Visa. The official e-Visa Portal does not state a single stay length on the pages I read, so check the length printed on your own e-Visa.
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 portal offers a single-entry and a multiple-entry tourism e-Visa. The stay and validity shown on your approved e-Visa apply. Check them before you book flights.
Extending your stay: You can ask for an extension at an Egyptian passport and immigration office before your current permission expires (see the destination guide's FAQ).
Staying too long: UK government advice says a visa expired by more than 14 days can bring a fine when you leave. Italian citizens should check Italian government advice, which I could not access.
Your document checklist
Five things to have ready before you start your application, as an Italian applicant.
Passport bio page
Clear colour scan or photo of the personal details page. Passport must be valid at least 6 months from your arrival date and have at least one blank page.
Recent digital photo
Head and shoulders on a plain white background. No sunglasses. Head coverings only for religious reasons.
Flight 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. Letter from your employer, or an invitation 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.
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 earliest or latest date that I could confirm. The 14 days is a planning margin for processing and resubmission, not an official rule.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your passport an ordinary Italian passport, not a diplomatic, service or official one?
Will your passport be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date, with a blank page?
Will you enter Egypt through an airport, seaport or land crossing on the official list?
Is your trip for tourism, or do you have a supporting letter if it is for business or family?
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
Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date and has at least one blank page.
- 2
Gather your documents
Have your passport bio page, a recent digital photo, your flight itinerary and your hotel details ready to upload. Business and family visits also need a supporting letter.
On the official portal
- 3
Create an account
Register on the Egypt e-Visa Portal with your email address and confirm your registration.
- 4
Apply for the e-Visa
Sign in, select Apply Now, choose the visa type, read the instructions and fill in your personal, passport and travel details exactly as they appear on your passport.
Mismatched names or passport numbers can void the e-Visa.
- 5
Pay online
Pay with a Visa card, Mastercard or another accepted debit card. The fee is shown on the portal.
The portal states the fee is non-refundable.
After you apply
- 6
Wait for approval
You will get an email when the application is approved. Sign in to your account to check the status.
- 7
Print your e-Visa
Download and print the approved e-Visa from your account.
- 8
Show it on arrival
Show the printed e-Visa with your passport to the immigration officer at a listed entry point.
Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry even to an approved e-Visa holder.
Official website: visa2egypt.gov.eg (opens in a new tab)
Questions Italian travellers actually ask
Most Italian citizens need an e-Visa. Italy is on the official Egypt e-Visa Portal list. Apply online before you fly.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, with at least one blank page.
No. A Sinai-only stamp covers only the Red Sea resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba. For other areas you need the e-Visa or another visa.
No. The e-Visa is accepted only at Egypt's designated airports, seaports and land crossings. Check your arrival point before you book.
Business and family visits generally need a supporting or invitation letter. Egyptian authorities can refuse entry without one.
You can apply for an extension at an Egyptian passport and immigration office before your current permission expires. Ask the office nearest where you are staying.
No. Diplomatic, service, special and official passport holders cannot use the e-Visa. Apply at an Egyptian embassy or consulate before you travel.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Italian 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 Italy
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).
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
Rome
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Cairo
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How much to tip, in EUR
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
RecommendedTravel 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.
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