Egyptian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. 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 U.S. citizens to enter Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Egypt e-visa for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Egypt visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
Egypt tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Egypt nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Egypt in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 30 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Egypt in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 30 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Egypt in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 30 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Egypt in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 30 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Egypt in Houston, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 30 minutes)
Egypt visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Egypt diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Egypt from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,807,512 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,751,358 | -3.11% |
| 2010 | 2,065,497 | 17.94% |
| 2011 | 1,396,059 | -32.41% |
| 2012 | 1,645,812 | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 1,348,578 | -18.06% |
| 2014 | 1,415,360 | 4.95% |
| 2015 | 1,343,433 | -5.08% |
| 2016 | 772,926 | -42.47% |
| 2017 | 1,199,079 | 55.14% |
| 2018 | 1,645,812 | 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 & United States comparison
Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 9.13 times bigger than Egypt.
As of October 2025, Egypt's population is ~112.3 million people - 228,506,388 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Egypt & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Egypt | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 112,260,841 | 340,767,229 | 228.5 million fewer people live in Egypt than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 273 | Egypt has 142 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 16 | 134 | Egypt passport holders visit 118 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 159 | 1147 | Egyptian hosts 988 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Egypt in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 1,645,812.
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