Egypt Visa for Polish Citizens: e-Visa and Entry Rules

Visa required · e-Visa
Apply at least 7 days before arrival
Decision in 5–7 business days
Verified 27 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 PLN
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Poland vs. Egypt essentials

Passport validity
6 months from arrival
Egypt's e-Visa Portal states this rule
Application
Online, before departure
Egypt e-Visa Portal
Border
Printed e-Visa
Show it with your passport on arrival

Two routes into Egypt

Most people
e-Visa
Poland is on Egypt's official e-Visa list. Apply on the Egypt e-Visa Portal before you travel. Print the approved e-Visa and show it at the border.
If the e-Visa is not suitable
Visa from an Egyptian embassy
Use this route only if the e-Visa does not fit your case. Apply in person or by post at an Egyptian embassy or consulate before you travel.

Egypt e-Visa types and cost for Polish citizens, in Polish Zlotys

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.

Your document checklist

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

Passport bio page
Colour scan or photo of the personal details page. Passport 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.
Travel itinerary
Flight booking or ticket showing your arrival and departure dates.
Accommodation details
Hotel booking, or the address where you will stay, covering the whole visit.

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.

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 says to create the e-Visa application at least 7 days before departure. It sets no earliest date. Apply earlier to leave room for processing and any resubmission.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Is your passport a standard Polish ordinary passport, not a diplomatic, service or official passport?
Will your passport be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date, with a blank page?
Will you arrive and leave through a listed Egyptian airport, seaport or land crossing?
Is your trip for tourism, or do you have a supporting or invitation 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
Your passport must be valid at least 6 months from your arrival date and have a blank page.
2
Gather your documents
Have your passport bio page, a passport-style photo, your flight details and your accommodation details ready to upload. Business and family visits also need a supporting or invitation letter.

On the official portal

3
Create an account
Register on the Egypt e-Visa Portal with your email address and confirm the registration.
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 and match your passport.
Incomplete applications are rejected.
5
Pay the fee online
Pay by Visa, Mastercard or another accepted debit card on the portal. The portal states the fee is non-refundable.

After you apply

6
Download your e-Visa
After approval you get an email. Sign in to your account to download and print the e-Visa.
7
Show it on arrival
Show the printed e-Visa with your passport to the immigration officer at a listed port of entry. The officer can still refuse entry.

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

Questions Polish travellers actually ask

Yes. Poland is on the official list of countries whose citizens can apply for an e-Visa on the Egypt e-Visa Portal, run by the Ministry of Interior.

Egypt's e-Visa Portal states your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, with a blank page for the entry stamp.

For tourism, the portal lists hotel bookings or details of where you will stay, plus your travel itinerary. A supporting or invitation letter is needed for business or family visits.

The e-Visa is accepted only at Egypt's designated airports, seaports and land crossings. Check that your arrival point is on the official list before you book.

The Egypt e-Visa Portal is the official site. The Ministry of Interior states that other sites offering to handle the application are private services, not government bodies.

Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry to any e-Visa holder without giving a reason, even after approval. Incomplete applications and mismatched passport details are common reasons for rejection.

Visitors can generally apply to extend their stay at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before their permission expires. Check with the office closest to where you are staying.

Visa sorted

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

Your Polish 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 is used both at home and in Egypt, so your own plugs fit — though you may meet the other types too.

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 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 Poland

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

Warsaw

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Cairo

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How much to tip, in PLN

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.

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