Egypt visa requirements for Ethiopian passport holders
Yes. Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to visit Egypt for tourism. You need security pre-approval from Egypt before a visa can be issued, which can take 6 to 8 weeks. A visa on arrival is not available. The visa fee is USD 30.
Also worth knowing
You need security pre-approval from Egypt before a visa can be issued, which can take 6 to 8 weeks. A visa on arrival is not available.
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to visit Egypt for tourism.
Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.
Fees and timing
| Visa fee | USD 30 |
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Why we say this
Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC: List of countries that require pre-approval
Verified on October 31, 2026 (1 day ago).
How applying works
Gather your documents
4 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.
Review your application
Complete the official application form
Pay the USD 30 visa fee
Paid to the consulate.
Then the consulate decides
Requirements last updated October 2026.