Entry & visa

China → Egypt

eVisastay 30 days

Short stays on an e-Visa are generally up to 30 days.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival; carry the e-Visa printout, itinerary, hotel/place-of-stay details, and a company/supporting or invitation letter where relevant for business/family visits.

Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18

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Documents that change the outcome

Visa on arrival· jp_visa · 30 days
Holders of a valid and previously USED US / UK / Schengen / Japan (also Canada/Australia/NZ) visa may obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt; final issuance at the port.
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Visa on arrival· schengen_visa · 30 days
Holders of a valid and previously USED US / UK / Schengen / Japan (also Canada/Australia/NZ) visa may obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt; final issuance at the port.
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Visa on arrival· uk_visa · 30 days
Holders of a valid and previously USED US / UK / Schengen / Japan (also Canada/Australia/NZ) visa may obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt; final issuance at the port.
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Visa on arrival· us_green_card · 30 days
Travelers holding a U.S. residence permit/green card are eligible for visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days; the residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival, and the traveler must hold a confirmed return/onward ticket and sufficient funds.
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Visa on arrival· us_visa · 30 days
Holders of a valid and previously USED US / UK / Schengen / Japan (also Canada/Australia/NZ) visa may obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt; final issuance at the port.
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Documents & how to apply

Passport — Valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date.
e-Visa printout — Present at the port of entry.
Travel itinerary
Supporting letter · optional — For business/family visits, e.g. company letter or invitation letter.
Hotel bookings or details about places to visit — Required if going as a tourist.
Online application form — Fill in on the Egypt e-Visa Portal.

💳 30 USD (government fee) 📍 Apply online through the Egypt Ministry of Interior e-Visa Portal by creating an account, completing the application, and paying by card.

China is listed as eligible on the Egypt e-Visa Portal; after approval, download and print the e-Visa from your account.

Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗

Common questions

Can a Chinese passport holder with a valid U.S. visa get visa on arrival for Egypt?

Yes, under the conditional visa-on-arrival rule: the sourced rule says tourists holding a valid and used U.S. visa may apply for visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for up to 30 days. A Chinese passport is also listed as eligible on Egypt's official e-Visa portal.

What does a Chinese passport holder need for a short tourist/business visit to Egypt without extra visas or residence cards?

Apply for an Egypt e-Visa. The official Egypt e-Visa portal lists China as eligible and says travelers should carry the e-Visa printout and relevant itinerary, accommodation or supporting business documents on arrival.

Can a U.S. passport holder get visa on arrival for a short tourist visit to Egypt?

Yes. The Egyptian Consulate General in the UK states that U.S. nationals can obtain a visa upon arrival at Egyptian ports of entry; a single-entry visa allows a maximum stay of 30 days.

Verify with official sources

Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.