Visa and entry
Egypt: entry rules for Iranians
Visa required
Safety: Avoid some areasupdated 27 October 2026Apply at an embassy or visa centre before travelling.
Egypt's e-Visa portal does not cover Iranian passports, and visa on arrival is not available to them.
Checked 7 November 2026
At a glance
- Fee
- No fee reported
How to apply: Apply at the Egyptian Interests Section in Tehran, or at an Egyptian embassy or consulate in the country where you live, and allow several weeks for the security approval.
Official pageConditions
- Iran is not on the list of nationalities that can use Egypt's e-Visa portal, so an Iranian passport needs a visa issued before travel.
- Visas for Iranian nationals need a prior security approval from the Egyptian authorities, which can take weeks.
- Your passport must be valid at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Plan the trip
Cairo (CAI)
Hurghada (HRG)
Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)
Before you book
- Your passport should be valid for at least six months after the trip; many borders refuse less.
- Exit tax is paid before leaving Iran; the amount depends on how many trips you made this year.
- Iranian bank cards do not work abroad: plan cash or a card from outside Iran.