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Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Yes, you need a visa for Egypt, but you can apply for an e-Visa online before you fly.

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    Tourist

    Entry

    Validity

    30 days

    Processing
    5–7 business days
    Total cost
    ¥8,940 (US$59)
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Egypt Visa for Japanese Citizens: e-Visa and How to Apply

  • 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
  1. Do you need a visa?
  2. Types and cost in JPY
  3. How long you may stay
  4. Documents
  5. When to apply
  6. Eligibility check
  7. How to apply
  8. FAQ
  9. Japan vs. Egypt essentials

  • Passport validity

    6 months from arrival

    Border rule. Blank page needed for the entry stamp.

  • Application

    Online, before departure

    Through the official Egypt e-Visa Portal.

  • At the border

    Printed e-Visa

    Show it with your passport.

Two routes into Egypt

  • Most people

    e-Visa

    Japan is on the official Egypt e-Visa Portal list. Apply online, pay by card and print the approved e-Visa before you fly.

  • Not on the list

    Embassy visa

    Only if your passport is not e-Visa eligible. Ask the Egyptian embassy or consulate. Japanese citizens on the list do not need this.

Egypt e-Visa types and cost for Japanese citizens, in Japanese Yens

e-VisaValidityProcessingGovernment feeAll-in with Plusvisa*

Tourist

eVisa

30 days

Multiple entry

5–7 business days

US$65 ≈ ¥9,849

≈ ¥15,758

Tourist

eVisa

30 days

Single entry

5–7 business days

US$30 ≈ ¥4,546

≈ ¥8,940

* 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

Japanese citizens can use Egypt's e-Visa. I could not confirm the length of stay for a Japanese e-Visa holder from an official source.

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.

  • Visa types: The e-Visa portal lists tourism visas, single or multiple entry. Check the entry type you choose on the portal before you pay.

  • Extensions: The destination guide says visitors can generally apply to extend their stay at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before their permission expires.

  • What this does not mean: This section does not state a maximum number of days. Check the length printed on your e-Visa, and the rules at the border.

Your document checklist

Five things to have ready before you start your application, as a Japanese applicant.

  • Passport bio page

    Colour scan or photo of the personal details page. Valid at least 6 months from arrival, with a blank page for the entry stamp.

  • Passport-style photo

    Recent photo on a plain white background, head and shoulders visible. No sunglasses. Head coverings only for religious reasons.

  • Flight 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 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.

Processing

Standard5–7 business days

Pick your arrival date

  1. 1

    Apply online

    —

    Form and uploads, about 30 min

  2. 2

    Pay the fee

    —

    By card, on the portal

  3. 3

    Processing

    5–7 business days

    Official estimate

  4. 4

    Approval emailed

    —

    Keep a copy on your phone

  5. 5

    Arrive in Egypt

    —

    Show the approval at the border

No official window found for Japanese applicants. 14 days is a planning suggestion to leave room to resubmit, not an official rule.

Three questions, 20 seconds

  1. Is your passport a regular Japanese passport (not diplomatic, service or official)?

  2. Is your passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, with a blank page?

  3. Will you enter Egypt through one of the listed airports, seaports or land crossings?

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. 1

    Check your eligibility

    Confirm your passport is a regular Japanese passport. It must be valid at least 6 months from arrival, with a blank page.

  2. 2

    Gather your documents

    Have your passport bio page, a passport-style photo, your flight itinerary and your hotel details ready to upload.

On the official portal

  1. 3

    Create an account

    Register on the Egypt e-Visa Portal with your email address and confirm the registration.

  2. 4

    Complete the application

    Sign in, select the visa type, read the instructions and fill in your personal, passport and travel details. Every field must be correct.

    Names and passport numbers must match your passport exactly.

  3. 5

    Pay the fee

    Pay online by Visa, Mastercard or another accepted debit or credit card. The portal sets the fee.

After you apply

  1. 6

    Download your e-Visa

    After approval by email, sign in and download and print the e-Visa.

  2. 7

    Present it on arrival

    Show the printed e-Visa and your passport to the immigration officer at a listed port of entry.

    Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry without giving a reason.

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

Questions Japanese travellers actually ask

Yes. Japan is on the official Egypt e-Visa Portal's list of countries. Apply online before you fly.

Yes. Egyptian border rules ask for at least 6 months' validity from your arrival date and a blank page for the entry stamp.

For business or family visits, the official portal says a supporting or invitation letter is generally needed. Arriving without one risks refusal.

No. Use only the airports, seaports and land crossings the portal lists as valid entry points.

The destination guide says visitors can generally apply to extend their stay at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before their permission expires. Check with the office nearest you.

Yes. The official portal says Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry to an e-Visa holder without giving a reason.

Visa sorted

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

Your Japanese plug won't fit. Here's what will.

  • Type C

    Two round pins · 2.5 A

  • Type F

    Two round pins · 16 A

Type C

Egypt uses type C and F sockets and your plugs are type A and B. An A-to-C adapter works for the whole trip.

Voltage

220 V · 50 Hz

Against 100 V · 50 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.

Pack: one type C adapter and a small power strip — hotel rooms rarely have more than two sockets.

Egypt drives on the right — the opposite of home

Compare traffic side:

Egypt · right-hand traffic — the opposite of Japan

  • 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£0.32 · 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)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec18.2°20.4°24.8°29.2°33.9°37.3°38.5°38.1°35.3°30.5°24.9°19.9°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
MonthHigh, °CLow, °CRain, mm
January · best18.268.1
February · best20.476.8
March · best24.89.36.8
April · best29.212.69
May33.916.80.3
June37.319.80.3
July38.521.40.3
August38.121.70
September35.319.70.3
October · best30.516.84.7
November · best24.912.416.8
December · best19.98.26.5

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

Tokyo

--:--:--

Cairo

--:--:--

How much to tip, in JPY

E£5

E£5(¥15.61)

Restaurant bill

Even where a service charge is already added, a small extra cash tip is customary.

10–15%

on a E£5 bill: E£0.50 · ¥1.56

Hotel porter

Per bag.

E£20–E£50

¥62.42–¥156.06

Housekeeping

Per night, left in the room.

E£20–E£50

¥62.42–¥156.06

Tour guide

Per day, more for private guides.

E£100–E£200

¥312.12–¥624.24

Driver

Per day.

E£50–E£100

¥156.06–¥312.12

Taxi or ride-hail

Rounding up the fare is common; not obligatory.

0–10%

on a E£5 bill: E£0 · ¥0

Restroom attendant

Small change is expected at many public restrooms.

E£5–E£10

¥15.61–¥31.21

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local SIM card

≈ ¥468.18E£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

≈ ¥1,515.15US$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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