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Egypt Visa Requirements for Palestine Citizens

Visa required

Palestine passport holders need a visa for Egypt, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

The Egyptian Consulate in Washington says holders of passports on its list of countries requiring pre-approval cannot get a visa on arrival.

“Passports holder’s who are on list of countries requiring pre-approval cannot acquire visa upon arrival”

Source: Consulate of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Washington, DC — visa requirements · checked 13 Oct 2026

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Egypt visa options for Palestine citizens

Pre-approval visa (Egyptian Consulate)

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Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

What the Egypt visa rules mean for Palestine travellers

Palestine citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Egypt. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Pre-approval visa (Egyptian Consulate).

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Egypt applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: Egypt's e-Visa portal says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.
Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's country list says Egypt requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who transited for more than 12 hours thro…
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Egypt. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected med…

Egypt entry rules compared

Egypt lets 3 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 44, issues eVisas to 78 and requires an embassy visa from 73. Palestine citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran and Israel. Overall the Palestine passport ranks #193 in the world with 11 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Palestine passport you can also visit 1 country in the region without a visa, including Eswatini.

In the other direction, Egypt citizens need a visa to visit Palestine.

Entry requirements for Egypt

Passport validity

6 months

Egypt's e-Visa portal says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.

Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) — FAQ: eligible nationalities, fees and entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Blank passport pages

1 blank page

Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Egypt entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

9 months

WHO's country list says Egypt requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in one.

WHO — International Travel and Health country list: vaccination requirements (Egypt)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Egypt. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO — Egypt travel advice: health✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states a return or onward ticket requirement for every visitor. The eVisa portal lists a travel itinerary and hotel bookings or details of the places you will visit among the documents to show on arrival, and the Egyptian Consulate in Washington asks visa applicants for a copy of a round-trip ticket.

Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) — FAQ: eligible nationalities, fees and entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Egypt.

Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) — FAQ: entry requirements on arrival (passport, e-Visa printout, itinerary, supporting letter, hotel bookings)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

14 days

The UK government says that leaving Egypt on an expired visa may bring difficulties, including a fine if the visa expired more than 14 days earlier. The Canadian government says you may be fined on departure if you overstay your 30-day visa without authorisation. No Egyptian official page we read states the amount.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Egypt travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

10,000 USD

The UK government's travel advice says foreign currency worth more than 10,000 USD must be declared on arrival and that there is no limit on the amount of foreign currency you can bring. You can bring up to 5,000 Egyptian pounds into or out of Egypt.

UK FCDO — Egypt entry requirements (taking money into or out of Egypt)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Palestine passport holders need a visa for Egypt, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. The Egyptian Consulate in Washington says holders of passports on its list of countries requiring pre-approval cannot get a visa on arrival.

How much does a Egypt visa cost for Palestine citizens?

Pre-approval visa (Egyptian Consulate): —.

How do Palestine citizens apply for a Egypt visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Egypt before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Egypt?

Egypt's e-Visa portal says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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