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Egypt Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with UK Visa Held)
Last updated: 3 Nov 2026
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Visa Required
Conditional
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
Conditional
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Polio vaccination certificate mandatory for arrivals from Pakistan
Visa fee
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa exemption may apply
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visa for entry, though those holding a valid and previously used UK visa can obtain a tourist visa on arrival
Application notes
- Pakistan is not eligible for the Egypt eVisa portal — this conditional VOA route is separate from eVisa
- Apply via the official channel: visa2egypt.gov.eg
- Confirm eligibility with your airline before departure — embassy guidance may differ from port-of-entry enforcement
- Carry polio vaccination certificate — required for arrivals from Pakistan
- Visa-on-arrival fee is USD 30 cash at the airport bank counter (raised from USD 25 effective March 2026)
- Pakistani passport holders with a valid and previously used UK, US, Schengen, or Australia visa may obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports — the qualifying visa must show prior use (entry stamp)
Application Process
- 1
Step 1
Confirm eligibility with your airline (Timatic) before travel — unused qualifying visas do not qualify
- 2
Step 2
On arrival at an Egyptian international airport, proceed to the authorized bank counter before immigration control
- 3
Step 3
Pay the visa-on-arrival fee of USD 30 in cash and obtain the visa sticker
- 4
Step 4
Present passport, qualifying used visa, return ticket, accommodation proof, and polio certificate to immigration
- 5
Step 5
Receive a single-entry tourist visa valid for up to 30 days
Step 1
Confirm eligibility with your airline (Timatic) before travel — unused qualifying visas do not qualify
Step 2
On arrival at an Egyptian international airport, proceed to the authorized bank counter before immigration control
Step 3
Pay the visa-on-arrival fee of USD 30 in cash and obtain the visa sticker
Step 4
Present passport, qualifying used visa, return ticket, accommodation proof, and polio certificate to immigration
Step 5
Receive a single-entry tourist visa valid for up to 30 days
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages
- Valid and previously used UK visa in passport showing prior entry stamp
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Confirmed hotel booking confirmation or accommodation proof
- Polio vaccination certificate issued by authorized health authorities
- USD 30 cash for the visa-on-arrival fee
- Proof of accommodation — hotel booking or host address in Egypt
- International Certificate of Vaccination against polio — mandatory for travelers arriving from Pakistan
- Approved Letter of Invitation (LOI) from the host
- Valid and previously used UK, US, Schengen, or Australia visa in passport (must show at least one entry/exit stamp)
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalPolio vaccination certificate issued by authorized health authorities is mandatory for travelers arriving from Pakistan
Destination at a glance
Capital
Cairo
Continent
Africa
Currency
Pound (EGP)
Phone code
+20
Language
Arabic
Exchange rate
1 EGP = 5.0597 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
505.97
USD
1.83
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Frequently asked questions
Can Pakistani passport holders use the Egypt e-visa portal?▾
No, Pakistan is not eligible for the Egypt e-visa portal (visa2egypt.gov.eg), but travelers holding a valid and previously used UK visa can obtain a visa on arrival
What are the requirements for the visa on arrival with a UK visa?▾
You must hold a valid and previously used UK visa with a prior entry stamp, a passport valid for at least 6 months, a return ticket, hotel booking, polio certificate, and USD 30 cash
Where is the visa-on-arrival fee paid at the airport?▾
The fee of USD 30 in cash must be paid at the authorized bank counter in the passport control area before reaching immigration control