North Africa · SE passport
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Egypt?
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Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Yes. Swedish citizens need a visa for Egypt, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance. The fee is US$25.
Same price online or on arrival. Multiple entry costs US$60. A free 15-day Sinai-only stamp is available at South Sinai airports for resort stays.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- Visa on arrival
- Fee
- US$25
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- CAI · HRG · SSH · LXR
How to get your Egypt visa on arrival
- To skip the queue, apply online in advance on the official portal linked on this page where available.
- Otherwise, buy the visa at the airport on arrival; bring US$25 in cash in case card machines are down.
- Keep your return ticket and accommodation details ready for the immigration desk.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Sweden.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. There is little or no malaria risk.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Swedish travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Egypt. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Swedish embassies and consulates abroad.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Egypt
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Plugs
- Type C, F
- Best time
- October to April
- Airports
- Cairo (CAI), Hurghada (HRG), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH), Luxor (LXR)
Frequently asked questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes. Swedish citizens need a visa for Egypt, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance. The fee is US$25.
How long can Swedish citizens stay in Egypt?
Up to 30 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Egypt?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Egypt visa cost for Swedish passport holders?
The fee is US$25. Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to Egypt arrive at?
Most international flights land at Cairo (CAI), Hurghada (HRG), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH), Luxor (LXR).
Sources
- Official Egypt visa portal
- Swedish embassies and consulates abroad
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for Swedish citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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