Egyptian passport ranks 93rd globally; Tajikistan entry rules unchanged

Egyptian passport holders can travel to 52 destinations around the world without arranging a visa before departure, according to passport indexing data cited by Reach Immigration. Of those destinations, 19 allow entry visa-free, while the remaining 33 grant visas on arrival, e-Visas or electronic travel authorisations.

Key facts

• The Egyptian passport is ranked 93rd globally in the passport indexing data cited by Reach Immigration.
• It offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 52 destinations worldwide.
• 19 countries allow visa-free entry for Egyptian passport holders.
• 33 destinations offer visas on arrival or electronic travel authorisations.
• Entry conditions, permitted stay lengths and electronic authorisation requirements differ from one destination to another.

Where can Egyptian passport holders go without a visa arranged in advance?

The listed destinations are: Albania, Benin, Burundi, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Cook Islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Gambia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Macao (SAR China), Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Niue, Palau, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Senegal, Seychelles, Somalia, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen and Zimbabwe.

These 52 places are covered by a mix of visa-free entry, visas on arrival and e-Visa arrangements. The source does not break down which specific destinations fall into the visa-free group of 19 and which fall into the 33 offering visas on arrival or electronic travel authorisations.

What conditions apply on arrival?

Entry conditions, the length of stay permitted and electronic travel authorisation requirements vary across regions, according to the data. The source does not give per-country details on permitted stay durations, fees or application procedures for the electronic authorisations.

What this means for travellers

Industry experts cited in the report recommend several practical precautions for Egyptians travelling on visa-free terms:

• Track permitted stay limits: keep careful records of entry dates and set reminders several days before the visa-free period expires.
• Check entry stamps: make sure border officials place a physical entry stamp in the passport, especially at busy airports and overland crossings.
• Keep a passport history: retain a clear record of all previous entry and exit stamps to avoid administrative disputes during later travel.

Travellers should confirm the exact entry route — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or electronic travel authorisation — that applies to their destination before departure, since the arrangements differ by country.