Egypt eVisa portal: status update and visa on arrival guidance

Between 10 and 12 November 2025, travelers reported intermittent errors and 404 messages when attempting to register or sign in at Egypt’s official eVisa portal. There has been no nationwide outage announcement, but the Consulate General of Egypt in Sydney posted a notice that it was unable to issue visas due to a technical issue and directed travelers to use the eVisa portal or visa on arrival where eligible. The official eVisa site remains accessible and continues to publish fee, eligibility, and processing guidance. Visa on arrival and standard entry rules remain in place for eligible passports.

What happened

• 10 to 12 November 2025: multiple users reported sign-up errors and 404 responses while accessing the eVisa portal.
• As of 13 November 2025: portal pages, including sign in and FAQ, are accessible. No central ministry bulletin about a nationwide outage has been published. The Sydney consulate has an advisory about a technical issue with consular visa issuance.

Official status and what authorities say

• The Ministry of Interior’s eVisa portal is the official application channel and instructs applicants to apply at least 7 days before departure, pay online by card, and print the eVisa once issued.
• Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities confirms tourist visa fees: 25 USD single entry valid for one month and 60 USD for multiple entry valid for 6 months.
• UK government entry guidance confirms that eligible travelers can obtain a visa on arrival for 25 USD at approved airports and that passports should have at least 6 months validity on arrival.
• Egypt’s State Information Service announced a pilot upgrade for visa on arrival processing at Cairo International Airport, adding electronic payment options at kiosks to reduce congestion.
• The Consulate General of Egypt in Sydney states that visa issuance at the consulate is temporarily unavailable due to a technical issue and advises using eVisa or visa on arrival where eligible.

Who is affected

• Travelers applying for a tourist eVisa to Egypt. The eVisa portal lists 70-plus eligible nationalities including the EU, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, India, China, Japan, and Gulf countries. Business and tourist categories are supported on the portal; this article focuses on tourist travel.

Current options if the portal is slow or unreachable

• Visa on arrival for eligible passports: available at approved international airports for tourist stays up to 30 days. Fee is 25 USD, typically payable in cash. Queues and processing times vary by airport.
• Apply again later: if the portal shows errors, try again after a short interval and avoid duplicate submissions.
• Consular visa applications: if you are not eligible for visa on arrival, apply at an Egyptian embassy or consulate. Note that some posts, such as Sydney, have reported temporary technical issues affecting issuance.

eVisa quick facts

• Eligible passports: as listed on the official eVisa FAQ page.
• Validity and fees: single entry 25 USD valid for one month, multiple entry 60 USD valid for six months.
• Apply timing: at least 7 days before departure.
• Payment: Visa or MasterCard and other supported debit cards through the portal.
• Documents on arrival: printed eVisa, passport with at least 6 months validity, and basic trip details such as itinerary and accommodation.

Visa on arrival quick facts

• Eligible travelers can purchase a 30 day tourist visa on arrival for 25 USD at major airports. UK guidance notes cash payment kiosks before immigration. Egypt has also announced pilot upgrades for electronic payment at Cairo International Airport.

Traveler tips and troubleshooting

• If you encounter an error, clear your browser cache or try a different browser or device and wait before repeating an application to avoid duplicates.
• Do not rely on third party sites that are not .gov.eg. The official portal is visa2egypt.gov.eg.
• Carry sufficient USD cash for visa on arrival in case card facilities or kiosks are unavailable.
• Check your embassy’s country specific advice before travel and confirm your eligibility for eVisa or visa on arrival.

Apply Now

EgyptOfficial Egypt eVisa application portal: https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/

Sources

• Egypt eVisa portal overview and application guidance. Ministry of Interior, Arab Republic of Egypt: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa
• Egypt eVisa FAQ, eligible nationalities, fees, requirements. Ministry of Interior: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/FAQ
• Get a tourist visa for Egypt. Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/news/get-a-tourist-visa-for-egypt/
• Pilot visa on arrival system at Cairo International Airport. Egypt State Information Service: https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/pilot-visa-on-arrival-system-at-cairo-airport-starts-in-june/
• Consulate advisory on technical issue and alternatives. Consulate General of Egypt in Sydney: https://egyptconsulatesydney.com/ and https://egyptconsulatesydney.com/visa-main/