Destination guide

Egypt visa requirements

For Russia passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 30 days

Do I need a visa to visit Egypt with a Russia passport?

eVisa / Visa on arrival

Key entry notes

  • e-Visa issued for 30 days.
  • Extension of stay is possible.
  • Visa-free for tourists arriving at Sharm El Sheikh, Saint Catherine or Taba airports and remaining in the Sinai resorts for a maximum stay of 15 days.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Northern Africa
Capital
Cairo
Languages
Arabic
Currency
EGP
Time zones
UTC+02:00
Area
1,002,450 km2
Population
89,335,600
Gini index
30.8