Do Pakistanis need a visa for Egypt?

The rule

Not on the Egypt e-visa eligibility list; tourist visa from the Egyptian consulate before travel.

• Official source

What "Visa required" means for Pakistanis

Visa required means Pakistanis must hold a visa issued by Egypt before travelling. The application is filed online, the government fee of ₹2,839 is paid and the passport is returned with the visa. Published decision windows for Egypt are 5–9 working days; the visa allows a stay of up to 30 days.

Before you apply

Apply as soon as the dates are fixed. Check that the passport has two blank pages and six months of validity, that the name on the booking matches the passport exactly and that bank statements cover the last three to six months without a sudden large deposit. Appointment slots at visa application centres fill up before holidays, so book biometrics first and gather documents around that date. Vistolane runs the document checks before filing and shows the guaranteed filing date before you pay.

At the Egypt border and during the stay

Egypt sets a stay of up to 30 days, single or multiple, on a visa valid for 90 days from issue (single) · 180 days (multiple). The date written at the border is the one that counts, not the visa validity. Overstaying, even by a day, is recorded, usually fined and can lead to a refusal on the next application for Egypt and for countries that share immigration data. Extensions, where they exist, are applied for inside the country before the stay ends; a new entry is not an extension and repeated back-to-back visits are refused at many borders.

When this rule does not apply

This answer is for ordinary Pakistan passports and short visits: tourism, visiting family and friends and business meetings without local employment. Study, work, family reunion, medical treatment and long stays follow different routes with their own fees and documents, listed on the Egypt destination page. Note for this rule: Not on the Egypt e-visa eligibility list; tourist visa from the Egyptian consulate before travel. Diplomatic and official passports, dual nationals travelling on a second passport and holders of a residence permit for a third country can fall under different rules; when in doubt, the official source linked above decides.

How this answer is kept current

The rule comes from Egypt's own immigration authority or official e-visa portal and was last verified on 2026-11-05. The Vistolane operations team re-checks it when the government announces a change, and the page updates the same day. Airline summaries, travel forums and agency websites are never used as the source.

Egypt for Pakistan passport holders: costs, documents and timing

Egypt's tourist e-visa is applied for on visa2egypt.gov.eg before travel: single entry (USD 30, stay up to 30 days) or multiple entry (USD 65, 30 days per visit, valid 180 days). Only a scan of the passport data page is needed and the e-visa is usually issued within 5–7 working days.

Egypt's tourist e-visa is applied for on visa2egypt.gov.eg before travel: single entry (USD 30, stay up to 30 days) or multiple entry (USD 65, 30 days per visit, valid 180 days). Only a scan of the passport data page is needed and the e-visa is usually issued within 5–7 working days.

How much does an Egypt visa cost? From ₹3,304 per traveller all-in: ₹2,839 government fee plus ₹465 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹0, Business ₹0.

How long does an Egypt visa take? 5–9 working days (about 9 days); visa2egypt.gov.eg publishes 5–7 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

What documents do I need for an Egypt visa? A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The Egypt checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.

How much bank balance do I need for an Egypt visa? About ₹66,234 for a tourist visit, rising to ₹1.42 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week. This is Vistolane's planning guideline, not an official minimum: Egypt publishes no fixed figure unless its checklist states one.

Can I apply for the Egypt visa online, or is it visa on arrival? Online. Egypt issues an e-visa; it is not a visa on arrival, so apply and receive the approval before you fly.

How long can I stay in Egypt on this visa? Up to 30 days, single or multiple entry, valid 90 days from issue (single) · 180 days (multiple). Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.

Is an interview or biometrics required for Egypt? No. Egypt decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.

Applying for the Egypt visa

Why are Egypt visas refused? Bank statements that do not match the trip, weak evidence of ties or purpose, inconsistent bookings and form errors that contradict the passport. Each document is checked against the Egypt list before Vistolane files it, and a refusal letter is decoded within 24 hours if you were refused before.

Can I apply for the Egypt visa myself? Yes. The checklist on this page is the one Vistolane uses. Most applicants let Vistolane file the tourist and student routes because the guaranteed filing date and document checks remove the two main causes of refusal; other routes are matched with a licensed specialist.

Where else Pakistanis travel without a visa

• Maldives: Visa on arrival
• Nepal: Visa-free
• Qatar: Visa on arrival

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