Embassy
Embassy of Egypt, Damascus
Damascus
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Egypt visa requirements for Syrian citizens
Entry to Egypt is restricted for syrian citizens: a visa plus special approval.
Passport
SYR
Syria
Going to
EGY
Egypt
Entry is restricted
A visa for people visiting Egypt on holiday.
- Visa
- Restricted
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Syrian citizens in Egypt
Egypt entry is restricted for Syrian passport holders
- Entry may be refused without a non-tourist Egyptian residence card.
- A visa obtained before travel with security approval may not be enough.
- Residence permit holders must return within six months of leaving Egypt.
What to do
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Egypt limits where and how you can enter.
Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.
Enter only through the allowed border points and register with the police if required.
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Ways into Egypt
Apply for a tourist visa or check the free resort stamp.
Visa on arrivalArrival visa using another visaSome tourists qualify with a current foreign visa they have already used.
- Fee
- US$30
How to apply
- Confirm your nationality is covered before travel.
- Bring your current qualifying visa and proof of past use.
- Get your arrival visa before passport checks.
Documents required
- Passport
- Current qualifying foreign visa
- Proof you used that visa
- Qualifying visas: US, UK, Schengen, Japan, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
- The full nationality list is missing; residence permits are not listed as substitutes.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaA visa for people visiting Egypt on holiday.
- Processing
- 5 days
Official pageHow to apply
- Check the embassy's rules.
- Send your form and required papers.
- Attend an appointment if required.
Sources (12)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Interior — General Administration of Passports, Immigration and Nationality: entry visa rules
- Egypt e-Visa Portal — Home and advance application instruction
- Egypt e-Visa Portal — Nationalities, fees and documents
- Egypt e-Visa Portal — How to apply
- Egypt e-Visa Portal — Conditions and passport restrictions
- Egyptian Foreign Ministry — Istanbul consular entry-visa FAQ
- Egyptian Embassy in Washington — Visa requirements
- Egyptian Consulate in London — Visas
- Egyptian Consulate in London — Visa and transit FAQ
- Egyptian Embassy in Sweden — Visa applications
- Egyptian Tourism Authority — Entry Visa
- EgyptAir — Free 96-hour transit visa
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Trips to Egypt
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Coming from Syria
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyEGP ج.م
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageArabicSpoken at home too
- Emergency112 or 122 police123 ambulance
Planning your Egypt trip
Best time to go: November to March are the most comfortable months. Winter nights can be cold, and sandstorms may occur from March to May.
- Pyramids of Giza and the SphinxThese are among Egypt's most famous ancient sights.
- Dahshur and SaqqaraSee more pyramids and temples near Cairo. Dahshur offers an alternative to Giza.
- Historic CairoVisit the Citadel of Salah El Din, Mosque of Mohamed Ali and Khan al Khalili market.
- AlexandriaExplore Greek and Roman history, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qa'edbay's Castle and El Montaza Palace.
Scams to watch for in Egypt
- Inflated taxi fares and unused metersDrivers may leave the meter off, claim it is broken or demand a high fare after departure. In Alexandria, drivers routinely refuse meters. Luxor taxis have no meters. In Hurghada, a vague quote can lead to arguments about the currency or whether the price covers the whole car or each passenger. Cairo drivers may also ask for more for extra passengers or a large-hotel destination.
- Friendly conversation that leads to a shopSomeone starts a friendly conversation, offers tea or promises to show you a nearby shop. The shop may keep moving to the next corner. Other openers include asking for help translating or writing a letter, claiming to know you from a cruise ship, asking your nationality or offering flattering comments. The aim is to lead you into a shop and earn a commission or pressure you to buy. This is especially persistent in Luxor.
- Large tourist markups in marketsSellers quote foreigners much higher prices and use persistent bargaining to make a poor deal feel like a discount. In Luxor, an opening quote can be ten or even a hundred times a reasonable price. A printed price does not always protect you from a tourist markup.
About Egypt
Egypt is a republic joining northeast Africa to the Sinai Peninsula, astride the Suez Canal.
- Capital
- Cairo
- Money
- Egyptian pound (ج.م)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +20
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Questions
Is entry to Egypt restricted for Syrian citizens?
Entry is restricted. The source lists two ways to enter, but its table note says only Syrians with non-tourism residence cards may enter. The Syria section allows entry with a visa obtained before travel and security approval. It also allows entry with an Egyptian residence permit, excluding tourist residence permits.
Do syrian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Egypt is not letting in syrian citizens at the moment.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help syrian citizens enter Egypt?
We have no record of Egypt relaxing its rules for syrian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do egyptian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Egyptian citizens need an eVisa for Syria. Apply on the official website.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Egypt?
Afghanistan, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Jordan Kuwait, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Egypt are easier for syrian citizens?
Seychelles, Burundi, Cape Verde, Comoros Guinea-Bissau, and 3 more let syrian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Egypt?
Egypt is not admitting travellers on this passport. Check the official government source for exceptions.
What money is used in Egypt?
Egyptian pound (ج.م). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Egypt?
Arabic.
How strong is the Syria passport?
It ranks #101 and reaches 25 destinations without applying ahead.
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