Egypt visa and entry rules from Saudi Arabia
Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada · Last checked 18 October 2026
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Quick answer: Yes, an e-visa. Egypt’s official e-visa portal lists Saudi Arabia among the eligible countries. A tourist e-visa costs USD 30 for one entry or USD 65 for multiple entries, paid by card online, and the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival. Apply on the portal before you fly.
If you hold a Saudi passport
- Saudi Arabia is on the portal’s list of countries whose citizens may apply for the e-visa. The other GCC states are on it too.
- Tourist e-visa fees: USD 30 for a single entry, USD 65 for multiple entries, paid by card on the website.
- The portal says foreign citizens generally must first obtain an e-visa. It does not say how long the e-visa stays valid, and it does not mention a visa on arrival, so confirm both on the portal before you fly.
- The portal warns that port officers can refuse entry to an e-visa holder without giving a reason.
If you live in Saudi Arabia on another passport
- The portal’s eligibility list is by nationality. Look up your own passport on the portal; living in Saudi Arabia does not change it.
Plan your trip
Egypt: official pages
These are government pages. Entry rules change at short notice, so confirm on the official page, and with your airline, before you book. Safrova does not issue or arrange visas.
Last checked:
Checked by Anas Ismail on 18 October 2026. We check each rule against the official government page listed under official pages, and note the date we checked it.