Egypt Visa for Russian Citizens: e-Visa and How to Apply

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 RUB
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Russia vs. Egypt essentials

Passport validity
6 months from arrival
Also needs a blank page for the entry stamp
Apply by
7 days before departure
Set by the official portal
Entry
Printed e-Visa
Show it with your passport at the port of entry

Two routes into Egypt

Most Russian travellers
e-Visa
Russian Federation is on the official Egypt e-Visa list. Apply on the Egypt e-Visa Portal, pay by card and print the approved e-Visa.
If e-Visa not possible
Consular visa
If you cannot use the e-Visa, apply for a visa at an Egyptian embassy or consulate before you travel. Check with the embassy in Russia for its current process.

Egypt e-Visa types and cost for Russian citizens, in Russian Roubles

e-Visa	Validity	Processing	Government fee	All-in with Plusvisa*
Tourist eVisa	30 days Multiple entry	5–7 business days	US$65 ≈ ₽5,910	≈ ₽9,455
Tourist eVisa	30 days Single entry	5–7 business days	US$30 ≈ ₽2,728	≈ ₽5,364

e-Visa

Validity

Processing

Government fee

All-in with Plusvisa*

Tourist

eVisa

30 days

Multiple entry

5–7 business days

US$65 ≈ ₽5,910

≈ ₽9,455

Tourist

eVisa

30 days

Single entry

5–7 business days

US$30 ≈ ₽2,728

≈ ₽5,364

* 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 is set by the entry permission you hold, and the official Egypt e-Visa Portal is the source for its terms. This page does not state a number of days, because I could not confirm one from an official source.

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.

e-Visa stay: The e-Visa is a tourist permission for entry to Egypt. Check the length of stay and entry type printed on your approved e-Visa.
Extending your stay: Visitors can generally apply to extend their stay at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before the current permission expires.
Passport check: Passport validity must be at least 6 months from arrival, with a blank page, or Egypt can refuse entry even with an approved e-Visa.

Your document checklist

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

Passport bio page
Colour scan or photo of the personal details page. Valid at least 6 months from arrival and with a blank page.
Passport-style photo
Recent photo, plain white background, head and shoulders visible. No sunglasses. Head covering only for religious reasons.
Travel itinerary
Flight booking or ticket showing arrival and departure dates.
Hotel bookings or stay details
Hotel bookings, or the address you are staying at, and places you plan to visit.

Only for some visa types

Supporting or invitation letter
Only if Business or family visits. Letter from your employer for business trips, or an invitation letter from the person 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 asks for applications at least 7 days before departure. No earliest limit is stated. Allow extra days in case an upload must be redone.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Do you hold an ordinary Russian passport, not a diplomatic, service or official passport?
Does your passport have at least 6 months left after your arrival date, and a blank page?
Are you applying at least 7 days before you fly?
Is your trip a tourist visit or a business or family visit with a letter ready?

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 for the entry stamp.
2
Gather your documents
Have your passport bio page, a passport-style photo, your flight details and your hotel details ready to upload.
For business or family visits, also get 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 exactly as they appear in your passport.
Incomplete applications are rejected, and mismatched details can void the application.
5
Pay the fee
Pay online by Visa, Mastercard or another accepted debit or credit card.

After you apply

6
Download and print your e-Visa
After approval you get an email. Sign back in to download and print the e-Visa.
7
Present it at arrival
Show the printed e-Visa with your passport to the immigration officer. Arrive at a listed airport, seaport or land crossing.
Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry even to an approved e-Visa holder.

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

Questions Russian travellers actually ask

Yes. The Egypt e-Visa Portal lists the Russian Federation among the countries whose nationals can apply online. Apply at least 7 days before you fly.

The official portal says to create your e-Visa application at least 7 days before departure. Apply earlier if you can, so you have time to fix any upload problems.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. It also needs a blank page for the entry stamp.

For business or family visits, a supporting letter is generally needed. This is a letter from your employer or an invitation letter from the person you are visiting. Tourist trips need a hotel booking or stay details and a flight itinerary.

Yes. Download and print the approved e-Visa from your portal account. Show the printed copy with your passport to the immigration officer at your port of entry.

Only at Egypt's designated airports, seaports and land crossings. For air entry, these include Cairo, Alexandria (Borg El Arab), Hurghada, Luxor and Sharm El Sheikh airports. Check the list before you book.

The portal says incomplete applications are rejected, and mismatched details can void the application. Check every field against your passport. If the e-Visa cannot be used, apply for a visa at an Egyptian embassy or consulate before you travel.

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

Visa sorted

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

Your Russian 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

Same as Russia — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.

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 Russia

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).

RUB

EGP

E£

₽1 ≈ E£0.534 · 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

Moscow

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Cairo

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How much to tip, in RUB

Restaurant bill

E£8

E£8(₽14.98)

Restaurant bill

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

10–15%

on a E£8 bill: E£0.80 · ₽1.50

Hotel porter

Per bag.

E£20–E£50

₽37.45–₽93.64

Housekeeping

Per night, left in the room.

E£20–E£50

₽37.45–₽93.64

Tour guide

Per day, more for private guides.

E£100–E£200

₽187.27–₽374.55

Driver

Per day.

E£50–E£100

₽93.64–₽187.27

Taxi or ride-hail

Rounding up the fare is common; not obligatory.

0–10%

on a E£8 bill: E£0 · ₽0

Restroom attendant

Small change is expected at many public restrooms.

E£5–E£10

₽9.36–₽18.73

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local SIM card

≈ ₽280.91E£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

≈ ₽909.09US$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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