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Egypt visa requirements for UAE citizens

Do UAE citizens need a visa for Egypt?

UAE citizens do not need a tourist visa when travelling to Egypt in 2024. UAE passport holders can stay in Egypt for a short period of time (for 180 days). Please, read all the information below to make your trip easy and safe.

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Updated: 08/20/2024.

Entry requirements

visa free

Duration of stay

180 days

Purpose of travel

Tourism

Passport validity for travel to Egypt

Passport must be valid for 6 months on arrival.

Is it safe to travel to Egypt?

Egypt has a current risk level of 3.40 (out of 5). We advise to use some caution when travelling to Egypt. The safety index is based on travel advisories from independent 9 sources.

Safety index is provided by www.travel-advisory.info: 08/13/2024.

Egypt customs rules

Duty-free allowance

Tobacco limit

One of the following:

  • 200 grams of cigarettes;
  • 25 cigars;
  • or 200 grams of tobacco.

Bringing alcohol

  • 1 litre of alcohol.

Cash limit

  • Funds of US$10,000 (or its foreign equivalent) or more must be declared to the customs authorities.
  • A maximum of E€5000 may be brought into Egypt.

Other Goods

  • Personal goods, including jewellery, electronics, sports equipment, and musical instruments.
  • New goods up to a value of E€1500.
  • Medicines for personal use accompanied by a doctor's prescription.
Find more information on the customs regulations of Egypt page.

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