Egyptian visa for Turkish citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Turkish 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 Turkish citizens to enter Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Egypt e-visa for Turkish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Egypt visa on arrival for Turkish citizens | Eligible | |
Egypt tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Turkish 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 Turkey, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Egypt nearest your place of residence.
- Ankara: The Embassy of Egypt in Ankara, Turkey (Working hours: Close now)
- Istanbul: The Consulate General of Egypt in Istanbul, Turkey (Working hours: Close now)
Egypt visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Egypt diplomatic mission offices to Turkey for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Turkey traveling to Egypt from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Turkey) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 109,434 | N/A |
| 2009 | 106,035 | -3.11% |
| 2010 | 125,054 | 17.94% |
| 2011 | 84,523 | -32.41% |
| 2012 | 99,644 | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 81,649 | -18.06% |
| 2014 | 85,692 | 4.95% |
| 2015 | 81,337 | -5.08% |
| 2016 | 46,796 | -42.47% |
| 2017 | 72,597 | 55.14% |
| 2018 | 99,644 | 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 & Turkey comparison
Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of Turkey is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi). This means Turkey is 30.25% smaller than Egypt.
As of October 2025, Egypt's population is ~112.3 million people - 23,325,295 more people than the population of Turkey.
We have highlighted Egypt & Turkey’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Egypt | Turkey | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 112,260,841 | 88,935,546 | 23.3 million more people live in Egypt than Turkey |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 235 | Egypt has 104 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Turkey. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 16 | 68 | Egypt passport holders visit 52 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 159 | 286 | Egyptian hosts 127 fewer foreign missions than Turkey. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Turkey travel to Egypt in one year?
The number of visitors from Turkey visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 99,644.
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This is old information - visa on arrival is now needed - please check the requirements and update this - thank you
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