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π«π· Does a French need a visa for Egypt πͺπ¬?
Visa on arrival. French passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for French citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Egypt or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Egypt at a glance
Capital: Cairo Β· Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP, Β£) Β· Official languages: Arabic Β· Calling code: +20
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Egypt: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 15 July 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in France (C, E) works with sockets in Egypt. Mains voltage differs (Egypt: 220 V; France: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Egypt
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Egypt, contact the embassy of France:
- Embassy of France, Giza Β· 29 Ψ΄ Ψ΄Ψ§Ψ±Ω Ψ―ΩΨ¬ΩΩ Ψ΅ Ψ¨ Β· eg.ambafrance.org
- Consulate-General of France in Alexandria Β· 2, Place Ahmed Orabi, Alexandria Β· eg.ambafrance.org
- Consulat gΓ©nΓ©ral de France au Caire
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Egypt for French passport holders
- π²π¦ Morocco β Visa-free 90 days
- πΉπ³ Tunisia β Visa-free 90 days
- π¦π΄ Angola β Visa-free 30 days
- π§πΌ Botswana β Visa-free 90 days
- π¨π» Cape Verde β Visa-free 30 days
- πΈπΏ Eswatini β Visa-free 30 days
- π¬π² Gambia β Visa-free 90 days
- π±πΈ Lesotho β Visa-free 14 days
The other way round
πͺπ¬ Egyptian passport holders visiting France: Egyptian passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
The French passport at a glance
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Questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Egypt?
French passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, usually at the airport or land border.
Does an Egyptian need a visa for France?
Egyptian passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.