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🇮🇷 Does an Iranian need a visa for Egypt 🇪🇬?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

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 · Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP, £) · Official languages: Arabic · 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 Iran (C, F) works with sockets in Egypt.

More about entering Egypt →

Easier destinations near Egypt for Iranian passport holders

• 🇹🇳 Tunisia — Visa-free 15 days
• 🇰🇪 Kenya — ETA required
• 🇸🇨 Seychelles — ETA required
• 🇧🇮 Burundi — Visa on arrival
• 🇰🇲 Comoros — Visa on arrival
• 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇬 Madagascar — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇺 Mauritius — Visa on arrival

The other way round

🇪🇬 Egyptian passport holders visiting Iran: Egyptian passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 21 days.

The Iranian passport at a glance

All destinations for Iran passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Egypt →

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