🛂 UAE Tourist Visa for Egyptian Citizens (2026)
Eligibility, documents and process — plus a free fee calculator on the main /visa page.
Quick answer
Egyptian passport holders are not eligible for UAE visa-on-arrival. A pre-arranged Tourist Visa is required before travel, obtainable through an airline, licensed travel agency, or UAE-based sponsor.
Eligibility for Egyptian passport holders
Egyptian passport holders are not eligible for visa-on-arrival. A pre-arranged visa is mandatory before travel.
Egypt is one of the fastest-growing expatriate populations in the UAE.
About the UAE Tourist Visa
Short-stay visa for tourism, leisure, or visiting friends and family. Issued in single-entry (30 or 60 day) and multi-entry (90 day or 5-year) formats.
Typical documents
- Coloured copy of the passport biographical page (minimum 6 months validity from the travel date)
- Recent passport-size colour photograph with a white background
- Confirmed onward or return air ticket
- Confirmed UAE hotel booking or proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
- Basic UAE health insurance (mandatory)
How Egyptian citizens typically apply
Applications for Egyptian passport holders are typically routed through the following authorized channels:
- UAE Government online portal (govr.ae)
- Licensed travel agencies
- Airlines (Emirates, Etihad, flydubai)
Nearest UAE diplomatic mission: Cairo (Embassy); Alexandria (Consulate).
Notes specific to Egyptian applicants
- Egypt is on the UAE's mandatory Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) list for residence visa applications (effective April 2026). The PCC must be attested before submission.
- The visa application process is fully online — no embassy or consulate visit is required.
Common rejection reasons
- Passport with less than 6 months validity from the planned travel date
- Previous UAE visa overstay or labour absconding record
- Insufficient travel history (for some nationalities)
- Incomplete or unclear scanned documents
- Missing return ticket or hotel booking
Process notes
- Tourist visas are typically obtained through an airline (Emirates, flydubai, Etihad, Air Arabia), a licensed UAE travel agency, or a UAE-based hotel acting as sponsor.
- Basic mandatory health insurance is required for the duration of the stay.
- Applying from inside the UAE incurs additional surcharges.
- For an estimate of current fees, use the calculator on the main UAE Visa page.
Get current fees and currency conversion
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FAQ
Egyptian passport holders are not eligible for visa-on-arrival. A pre-arranged visa is mandatory before travel.
Short-stay visa for tourism, leisure, or visiting friends and family. Issued in single-entry (30 or 60 day) and multi-entry (90 day or 5-year) formats.
A UAE Tourist Visa is typically valid for 30, 60, or 90 days from the date of issue (5-year multi-entry also available). It can be extended subject to current rules.
Typical documents include: Coloured copy of the passport biographical page (minimum 6 months validity from the travel date); Recent passport-size colour photograph with a white background; Confirmed onward or return air ticket; Confirmed UAE hotel booking or proof of accommodation. Specific requirements may vary by sponsor and emirate.
Yes. Egypt is on the UAE's mandatory PCC list for residence visa applications (effective April 2026). The PCC must be attested before submission.
Fees vary by visa duration, sponsor, and processing speed. For an up-to-date estimate, use the free UAE Visa Fee Calculator on the main /visa page.