Egyptian visa for Italian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Italian 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 Italian citizens to enter Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Egypt e-visa for Italian citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Egypt visa on arrival for Italian citizens | Eligible | |
Egypt tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Italian 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 Italy, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Egypt nearest your place of residence.
- Rome: The Embassy of Egypt in Rome, Italy (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 56 minutes)
- Milan: The Consulate General of Egypt in Milan, Italy (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 56 minutes)
Egypt visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Egypt diplomatic mission offices to Italy for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Italy traveling to Egypt from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Italy) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 275,430 | N/A |
| 2009 | 266,874 | -3.11% |
| 2010 | 314,742 | 17.94% |
| 2011 | 212,733 | -32.41% |
| 2012 | 250,790 | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 205,498 | -18.06% |
| 2014 | 215,674 | 4.95% |
| 2015 | 204,714 | -5.08% |
| 2016 | 117,779 | -42.47% |
| 2017 | 182,717 | 55.14% |
| 2018 | 250,790 | 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 & Italy comparison
Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of Italy is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi). This means Italy is 3.41 times smaller than Egypt.
As of October 2025, Egypt's population is ~112.3 million people - 52,252,479 more people than the population of Italy.
We have highlighted Egypt & Italy’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Egypt | Italy | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 112,260,841 | 60,008,362 | 52.3 million more people live in Egypt than Italy |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 209 | Egypt has 78 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Italy. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 16 | 146 | Egypt passport holders visit 130 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 159 | 549 | Egyptian hosts 390 fewer foreign missions than Italy. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Italy travel to Egypt in one year?
The number of visitors from Italy visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 250,790.
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