Egyptian visa for Russian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Russian 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 Russian citizens to enter Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Egypt e-visa for Russian citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Egypt visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Eligible | |
Egypt tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian 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 Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Egypt nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Egypt in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 31 minutes)
Egypt visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Egypt diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Egypt from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,315,511 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,362,289 | 2.02% |
| 2010 | 2,432,456 | 2.97% |
| 2011 | 2,268,733 | -6.73% |
| 2012 | 2,362,289 | 4.12% |
| 2013 | 2,409,067 | 1.98% |
| 2014 | 2,362,289 | -1.94% |
| 2015 | 2,455,845 | 3.96% |
| 2016 | 2,455,845 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,338,900 | -4.76% |
| 2018 | 2,292,122 | -2.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Egypt & Russia comparison
Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 16.34 times bigger than Egypt.
As of October 2025, Egypt's population is ~112.3 million people - 33,965,489 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Egypt & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Egypt | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 112,260,841 | 146,226,330 | 34.0 million fewer people live in Egypt than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 242 | Egypt has 111 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 16 | 78 | Egypt passport holders visit 62 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 159 | 242 | Egyptian hosts 83 fewer foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Egypt in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 2,292,122.
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