Egyptian visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese passport holders visiting Egypt for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Egypt e-visa for Chinese citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Egypt visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Eligible | |
Egypt tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Egypt.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Egypt.
If you are looking for Egypt visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Egypt nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of Egypt in Beijing, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 56 minutes)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of Egypt in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 56 minutes)
- Hong Kong: The Consulate General of Egypt in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 56 minutes)
Egypt visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Egypt diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Egypt from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,837,022 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,779,952 | -3.11% |
| 2010 | 2,099,219 | 17.94% |
| 2011 | 1,418,852 | -32.41% |
| 2012 | 1,672,682 | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 1,370,596 | -18.06% |
| 2014 | 1,438,468 | 4.95% |
| 2015 | 1,365,367 | -5.08% |
| 2016 | 785,545 | -42.47% |
| 2017 | 1,218,656 | 55.14% |
| 2018 | 1,672,682 | 37.26% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Egypt & China comparison
Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 9.37 times bigger than Egypt.
As of October 2025, Egypt's population is ~112.3 million people - 1,355,129,748 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Egypt & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Egypt | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 112,260,841 | 1,467,390,589 | 1.4 billion fewer people live in Egypt than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 276 | Egypt has 145 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 16 | 37 | Egypt passport holders visit 21 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 159 | 344 | Egyptian hosts 185 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Egypt in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 1,672,682.
Comments (1)
The land of EGYPT has a total area of 1,001,450 km² - not 995,450 km2
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