Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
Yes. United Kingdom passport holders need an e-Visa to visit Egypt.
Last updated 10 November 2026
Entry status
e-Visa(opens in a new tab)Before you go:
- Passport must expire at least 6 months after arrival and have one blank page.
- Travellers crossing from Israel into Egypt at Taba are recommended to bring at least 170 US dollars cash per person.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required when arriving from a transmission-risk country.
- Visa on arrival is no longer available at the Qustul and Argeen Egypt-Sudan land crossings.