Egypt Visa RequirementsFor Greece passport holders

Greek nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt for 30 days. The fee is USD 25, paid at bank booths before passport control at Egyptian airports.

Greek citizens receive a visa on arrival upon entry to Egypt at major airports. The fee is USD 25 in cash. No advance application is necessary.

Yes. An e-Visa is available at visa2egypt.gov.eg before travel. This avoids queues at the airport and is recommended for travellers arriving at Cairo International Airport where queues can be long.

Greece and Egypt share one of antiquity's most profound bilateral relationships. Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BC and founded Alexandria, which became the greatest city of the Hellenistic world. The Ptolemaic dynasty (of Macedonian Greek origin) ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years until Cleopatra VII's death in 30 BC. The Library of Alexandria was the ancient world's greatest center of learning. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria traces its founding to Saint Mark the Evangelist and has maintained continuous presence in Egypt for nearly 2,000 years.

USD 25. Have cash ready as card facilities at bank booths vary by airport. The stamp is purchased from a bank counter before proceeding to passport control.

Have USD 25 in cash (US dollars) ready before entering immigration. There are currency exchange booths in arrival halls where you can get USD if needed, but having it before landing is easier. Egyptian pounds are sometimes accepted at an equivalent rate. The visa stamp is applied to your passport at the VoA counter before the immigration desk.

The visa on arrival is valid for 30 days from the date of entry. Extensions are possible through the Egyptian Passport, Immigration and Nationality Administration.

The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (a day trip from Cairo), the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (mummies, Tutankhamun treasures), Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Complex (world's largest temple complex), the Valley of the Kings (where Tutankhamun and Ramesses II tombs are located), Abu Simbel (Ramesses II rock temples near Aswan), and the Philae Temple (Aswan) are Egypt's incomparable ancient heritage.

Yes. Direct flights connect Athens (ATH) and Thessaloniki (SKG) to Cairo (CAI), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) and Hurghada (HRG) with various carriers.

Egypt's main tourist areas (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Red Sea coast, the Western Desert) are well-patrolled and generally safe for tourists. The Sinai Peninsula outside Sharm el-Sheikh has had security issues; check current advisories. Standard precautions in crowded areas apply. Tourist police are visible at major sites.

Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). USD and EUR are also widely accepted in tourist areas. ATMs are available at airports and city centres.

Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). USD and EUR are widely accepted in tourist venues. For daily expenses, withdraw EGP from ATMs at banks (better rates than exchange bureaux). The Egyptian pound has experienced significant inflation and devaluation; check current exchange rates. Cards are accepted at hotels and upmarket restaurants; cash is needed for smaller purchases, transportation, and tips.

Comfortable, lightweight, and modest clothing is appropriate. For mosques, women must cover hair and shoulders; men must have covered shoulders. In general tourist areas, standard summer clothing is fine. Sun protection is essential: sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are mandatory as Egyptian sun is intense. Closed shoes are recommended for archaeological sites with uneven terrain.

The 30-day visa can be extended for another 30 days through Egyptian immigration offices (Mugamma building in Cairo Tahrir Square, or local passport offices in tourist areas). An extension fee applies. Alternatively, exit and re-enter if your itinerary permits. Overstaying results in fines.