Do Syrian passport holders need a tourist visa for Egypt?

Entry generally refused. Apply: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/

How much does a Egypt tourist visa cost?

Cost varies. Check the official source linked on this page for current fees.

How long does it take to get a Egypt tourist visa?

Processing time varies. Apply well in advance of your planned travel.

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Can a Syrian traveller visit Egypt?

Tourism visa requirements · See all destinations for Syrian travellers

Caution

Syrian passport: visa-required for most destinations, longer processing

Most countries require embassy-issued visas for Syrian nationals, with longer processing and additional documentation (UNHCR registration where applicable, sponsor letters, additional security review). Several visa-on-arrival schemes that previously included Syria have been suspended.

1 additional warning is folded into the result card below.

Most Syrian travellers are generally refused entry when heading to Egypt for tourism.

The paperwork is heavy — real-world approval is the harder hurdle here.

Straight from visa2egypt.gov.eg.

Approval realism1/10 — Unlikely

Real-world approval is the harder hurdle here than the visa rules themselves.

Syrian passport: visa-required for most destinations, longer processing

Entry generally refusedTourism

Entry generally refused

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Processing: —
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Difficulty1/10·Realism1/10

Why? ▾

Difficulty

Heavy paperwork

1/10

Lots of documentation, eligibility thresholds, or a sponsor required. Start months ahead and consider professional advice.

Why this score?

—Entry generally refused

Approval realism

Approval is uncertain

1/10

Real-world approval is the harder hurdle here than the visa rules themselves. Treat with caution and consider alternatives.

What drives this score?

—Entry generally refused for this nationality
-2Syrian passport — Syrian passport: visa-required for most destinations, longer processing

Step-by-step checklist

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What you need

Application reviewed case-by-case — consult the destination's embassy directly

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Sources & references

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Where this page's data came from

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Who needs a visa for Egypt?

Informational only. A valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or official source before travel, employment, or relocation.