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Yes — Filipino citizens need a visa to enter Egypt. The most convenient route for tourism is the online tourist e-Visa, an electronic authorization that is requested over the internet and delivered as a PDF by email. This means Philippine passport holders do not have to book an embassy appointment or hand over their passport in person; the whole process is completed online before departure.
The e-Visa is intended for short visits such as holidays, sightseeing and visiting friends or family. Your airline checks your authorization at check-in, so it must be approved before you fly. You can review the destination on our Egypt travel hub or go straight to the Egypt tourist e-Visa page to begin.
Filipino travellers can choose between two versions of the tourist e-Visa, depending on how many times they plan to enter Egypt. A single-entry e-Visa allows one entry, while a multiple-entry e-Visa lets you come and go several times within its validity — useful if you plan a regional trip and intend to return to Egypt. Use this comparison to decide which suits your itinerary:
| Feature | Single-entry e-Visa | Multiple-entry e-Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Number of entries | One entry only | Several entries |
| Validity from issue | 90 days | 180 days |
| Stay permitted | Up to 30 days | Up to 30 days per visit |
| Best for | A single trip to Egypt | Re-entering after side trips in the region |
The tourist e-Visa is the standard route for Filipino citizens travelling to Egypt for a short visit. Each traveller needs their own e-Visa tied to their own Philippine passport — there is no shared family authorization, so every member of the group, including children and infants, must have an approved e-Visa of their own.
The e-Visa covers the usual reasons Filipinos visit Egypt — holidays, sightseeing trips to the Pyramids, a Nile cruise, or visiting friends and relatives. Many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) based in the Gulf also pass through Egypt as a leisure stop, and the e-Visa is well suited to these short tourist visits. If your purpose is long-term work, study or residence rather than tourism, you should confirm the correct visa type before you travel, as the tourist e-Visa is intended for temporary stays only.
Although the e-Visa is requested online, Egypt still expects Filipino travellers to meet its entry conditions. Have the following ready before you apply, and keep them available for the airline and for immigration on arrival:
Because the e-Visa should be requested at least 7 days before travel, submit your application well ahead of your departure from Manila or wherever you are flying from, so your approval has plenty of time to come through.
For Filipino applicants, the Egypt tourist e-Visa is commonly processed within a few business days, with the approval emailed as a PDF. Because demand and additional checks can affect timing, you should apply at least 7 days before travel rather than leaving it close to your flight. Filipino travellers often fly to Egypt via Gulf hubs, so factor in connection times when planning your dates. If any extra information is requested during processing, respond quickly so your approval is not delayed.
The length of stay depends on which e-Visa you hold. A single-entry e-Visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and allows a stay of up to 30 days on that one entry. A multiple-entry e-Visa is valid for 180 days from issue and permits up to 30 days per visit across several entries. The e-Visa is tied to the specific passport you used to apply, so if you renew or replace your Philippine passport, or plan a separate future trip after the validity ends, you will need to apply for a new e-Visa linked to the current document.
The e-Visa allows you to board your flight, but the final entry decision is made by an immigration officer on arrival in Egypt. Be ready to present your valid Philippine passport with at least 6 months' validity, your approved e-Visa, a return or onward ticket, proof of confirmed accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. Keeping these in an easy-to-reach folder — printed or on your phone — makes clearance at the airport faster and smoother, especially after a long journey through a Gulf connection.
An approved e-Visa lets you board your flight, but the final decision to enter Egypt rests with the immigration officer on arrival. Present the same passport you used to apply, along with your e-Visa, and be ready to explain the purpose and length of your visit, where you will stay, and that you have the means to support your trip. Provided your documents are in order and consistent with your application, the officer will admit you and you can begin exploring Egypt — from Giza and the Pyramids to Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea coast.
Every traveller needs their own e-Visa, including children and infants, because each one is linked to an individual passport. A parent or guardian can complete the application on a child's behalf using the child's own Philippine passport details. If you are travelling as a Filipino family, simply submit a separate application for each member, choose the same entry type for everyone, and make sure each child's accommodation and return-ticket details are covered just as they are for the adults.
Yes. Filipino citizens need a visa to enter Egypt. The easiest route for tourism is the online tourist e-Visa, which is requested entirely online and delivered as a PDF by email, so there is no need to visit an embassy in person.
A single-entry e-Visa allows one entry and is valid for 90 days from issue, with a stay of up to 30 days. A multiple-entry e-Visa lets you enter several times, is valid for 180 days from issue, and allows up to 30 days per visit.
There is an official charge for the e-Visa. If you apply through an assisted service, an optional service fee may be added for help completing the form, error checks and support. You can see the details on the application page before you submit.
The Egypt tourist e-Visa is commonly processed within a few business days, with the approval sent by email as a PDF. Apply at least 7 days before travel rather than close to your flight so there is time for any additional checks.
Apply at least 7 days before you travel. This gives processing time to complete and allows for any extra checks, especially if you are flying from the Philippines via a Gulf hub with connecting flights.
On a single-entry e-Visa you can stay up to 30 days, and it is valid for 90 days from issue. On a multiple-entry e-Visa you can stay up to 30 days per visit, and it is valid for 180 days from issue.
Yes. Every traveller needs an individual e-Visa linked to their own passport, including children and infants. A parent or guardian can apply on a child's behalf using the child's Philippine passport details.
No. The e-Visa authorises you to board your flight, but the final entry decision is made by an immigration officer on arrival. Be ready to show a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity, a return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation and sufficient funds.