Entry & Visa
US citizens need an e-visa for Egypt, applied for online before travel.
E-visa needed before you travel
e-Visa for 30 days. Tourists arriving at Sharm El Sheikh, St Catherine or Taba may visit Sinai resorts visa-free for up to 15 days.
Checked 13 Oct 2026 against the official page: visa2egypt.gov.eg
Rules change: always confirm on the official government site or with the embassy before you book.
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