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Do Germany citizens need a visa for Egypt? For tourism travel, the current rule is e-visa, with a permitted stay of up to 30 days per visit. This tourism rule was last checked against an official government source — Official Egypt e-Visa Portal — Arab Republic of Egypt, on 2026-08-29. It applies to Germany passport holders, but the exact conditions granted on the day can still differ, so keep the requirements below — and the official source in the sidebar — handy when you plan your trip.
An e-visa means you apply online before you travel and receive approval electronically, without an embassy visit. Approval is usually subject to the authorities’ checks, so apply with enough time before departure and keep the approved e-visa with your documents.
Before you travel — tourism checklist
- Apply for (and receive) your visaYou need a visa for this route — book travel only after you receive the decision.
- Passport valid and checkedPassport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
- Return or onward ticket bookedBorder control can ask to see proof of your return or onward travel.
- Supporting documents preparedFunds, itinerary and ties-to-home evidence are listed under the evidence sections on this page.
Every item is derived from the verified requirements on this page — tick them off before you go.
Entry requirements · Tourism travel
Passport requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
How to apply
- Apply for an e-Visa online before travelling
- A visa on arrival is available for citizens of many countries at Egyptian airports
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Approved e-Visa
- Return or onward ticket (may be requested)
Supporting evidence
- Evidence of the purpose of the visit, such as an itinerary (where required)
Financial evidence
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (may be requested)
Accommodation or invitation evidence
If applicable- Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking (may be requested)
Conditions & restrictions
- Stay is limited to the duration granted by the e-Visa or visa on arrival
- Tourism only; paid work requires an Egyptian work permit
Germany citizens travelling to Egypt for tourism: e-Visa up to 30 days. Based on the official Egypt visa and entry information reviewed.
Planning your trip to Egypt
Practical notes about Egypt — checked as part of this page for tourism travellers.
The Nile Valley Between Luxor and Aswan
The stretch of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan contains the greatest concentration of ancient Egyptian monuments anywhere on the planet. Luxor, built on the site of ancient Thebes, holds the sprawling temple complex of Karnak on its eastern bank and the Valley of the Kings on the western side, where pharaohs were entombed in elaborately painted underground chambers. Across the river, the Temple of Hatshepsut clings to a cliff face, its colonnaded terraces designed to evoke the original Egyptian landscape of papyrus and lotus. Moving south, the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo stand along the riverbanks, the latter uniquely dedicated to two gods simultaneously and situated directly above a crocodile-shaped island. In Aswan, the Philae Temple was painstakingly relocated to Agilkia Island before the completion of the Aswan High Dam submerged its original home beneath Lake Nasser.
Cairo's Layers of Urban History
Cairo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, and its urban fabric reflects layer upon layer of construction stretching back to the founding of Fustat in 641 CE. The medieval core around Al-Azhar Mosque and Khan el-Khalili bazaar retains its Ottoman and Mamluk-era character, with narrow lanes opening suddenly onto domed mausoleums and minaret-framed courtyards. The downtown district built during the 19th and early 20th centuries features European-style boulevards and Art Deco apartment blocks that hint at a different chapter of the city's past. Meanwhile, new developments in the desert to the east and west represent a twenty-first-century vision of Egypt that contrasts sharply with the organic chaos of the historic center. The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square houses one of the world's premier collections of antiquities, including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun.
Red Sea Diving and Coral Reef Ecosystems
Egypt's Red Sea coastline stretches over a thousand kilometers from the Sinai Peninsula to the Sudanese border, and its warm, crystal-clear waters host some of the most biodiverse coral reef systems in the world. The Strait of Tiran, at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba, features dramatic walls of hard coral teeming with pelagic fish, while the offshore reefs of Hurghada and Marsa Alam offer encounters with resident pods of spinner dolphins and the occasional dugong. The Brothers and Daedalus reefs, accessible only by liveaboard vessels, are remote pinnacles rising from deep water that attract large pelagic species including oceanic whitetip sharks and hammerheads. On land, the town of Dahab on the Sinai coast has cultivated a laid-back diving culture centered around the famous Blue Hole, a submerged sinkhole that drops to over 130 meters and challenges even technical divers.
Sinai Peninsula's Desert and Mountain Landscapes
The Sinai Peninsula is a triangular wedge of desert between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba, geologically and culturally distinct from the Egyptian mainland. At its southern tip, the granite mountains of Saint Catherine rise to over 2,600 meters, with the monastery at their base — one of the oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries in the world — housing icons, manuscripts, and a garden of ancient plants. The summit of Mount Sinai, traditionally identified as the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments, is reached by a pre-dawn climb that rewards hikers with a sunrise over an endless expanse of reddish peaks. The northeastern coast around Taba and Nuweiba features quieter beaches and Bedouin-run camps that offer a stark contrast to the busier resort areas further down the Red Sea Riviera.
Common questions
Do Germany citizens need a visa for Egypt?+
e-Visa. Permitted stay: up to 30 days.
What documents do I need to enter Egypt?+
Valid passport. Approved e-Visa. Return or onward ticket (may be requested).
What passport validity is required to enter Egypt?+
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
Are there any restrictions for entering Egypt?+
Stay is limited to the duration granted by the e-Visa or visa on arrival
Any additional conditions for entering Egypt?+
Tourism only; paid work requires an Egyptian work permit
How long can Germany citizens stay in Egypt?+
The permitted stay for tourism travel is up to 30 days. The exact period granted depends on the entry decision at the border.
Where can I check the official Egypt visa and entry rules?+
This information was last verified on 2026-08-29 against an official government source: Official Egypt e-Visa Portal — Arab Republic of Egypt (https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/).
Related resources
- Egypt travel guide →Cities, airports and practical travel info.
- Airports in Egypt →Codes, terminals and ground transport.
- Germany guide →Everything we cover for Germany.
- How we verify rules →Sources, review dates and our quality checks.
- All Germany routes →Entry requirements from Germany to every destination.
