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Egypt Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with US Visa Held)
Last updated: 3 Nov 2026
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You need a Tourist Visa on Arrival (Conditional on valid and used US Visa)
Eligibility can depend on your full travel profile and may change. Always verify with official sources before you travel.
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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
Conditional (valid and used US visa)
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Polio vaccination certificate mandatory for travelers arriving from Pakistan
Visa fee
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visa or qualify for conditional visa on arrival with a used US visa
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visa or qualify for conditional visa on arrival with a used US visa
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 beyond travel dates
- Valid and previously used US visa with entry stamp
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Hotel booking reservation or confirmed accommodation details
- USD 30 cash for the visa-on-arrival fee payable at the authorized airport bank counter
- International Certificate of Vaccination against polio
- Proof of accommodation — hotel booking or host address in Egypt
- 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
MedicalInternational Certificate of Vaccination against polio 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
Where is the visa on arrival obtained upon landing in Egypt?▾
At the authorized bank counter in the passport control area at Egyptian international airports before reaching immigration control
What are the exact conditions for using a US visa to get a visa on arrival?▾
The US visa must be currently valid and must show a prior entry stamp indicating it has been previously used
What currency and payment method are accepted for the visa on arrival fee?▾
The fee of USD 30 is payable in cash at the authorized airport bank counter
How long is the tourist visa on arrival valid for?▾
It is issued as a single-entry tourist visa valid for up to 30 days