Visa on arrival at Cairo Airport

Many travellers receive their Egyptian entry visa directly at Cairo International Airport. Whether this applies to you depends on your passport – we check it before you fly and make sure you arrive prepared.

Who can get a visa on arrival?

Egypt allows citizens of a number of countries to obtain a visa on arrival or an electronic visa. Others need a visa or a security approval before travelling. The lists are changed from time to time.

Send us a photo of your passport and your flight ticket. We tell you which route applies to you and what you should have with you at the airport.

How we help

  • Checking the entry route for your passport before you book
  • Arranging the entry visa in advance where this is possible for your nationality
  • A checklist of what to carry when you land
  • On request: a representative who meets you in the arrivals hall
  • Transfer from the airport to your address

At the airport

After landing you go to passport control with your passport and the documents we have told you to bring. If we have arranged meet and assist, our representative is waiting for you and accompanies you through the steps.

Keep your approval or visa confirmation on your phone and, if possible, as a printout.

Security approvals and visas are issued by the Egyptian authorities. Al Amir prepares and submits your request; the decision and the processing time are theirs.

How it works

No forms and no account. Everything happens in one WhatsApp chat.

To start, we need just two photosSend us a clear photo of your passport and a photo of your flight ticket on WhatsApp. That is all it takes to begin.

  1. Write to us on WhatsApp

    Tell us your nationality, where you are travelling from and when you would like to arrive.

  2. Send your passport and flight ticket

    A clear photo of your passport data page and a photo of your flight ticket are all we need to start. No ticket yet? We can book it for you.

  3. Receive your price and timeline

    We check your case and send you the total price and the expected processing time before you decide.

  4. Travel with everything arranged

    We send you your documents and, if you wish, arrange your ticket, your airport pick-up and your accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the visa cost?

The official fee is set by the Egyptian authorities and has changed several times. Ask us for the current amount for your passport; our service fee is shown separately.

I need a security approval. Can I still get a visa on arrival?

For several nationalities the approval is the condition for being admitted. We explain the exact sequence for your passport.

Do you help at airports other than Cairo?

Our own service is based at Cairo International Airport. Ask us about other airports and we will tell you honestly what we can arrange.

Ready to plan your trip to Egypt?

Send us a photo of your passport and your flight ticket on WhatsApp. We reply with the steps, the price and the time it takes.

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