Egypt Visa Requirements for Palestinian citizens in 2026

Last Updated: June 5, 2026, 2:18 p.m.

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1) Visa Required

For Palestinian citizens looking to travel to Egypt, securing a visa prior to arrival is mandatory. Please consult the nearest Egypt embassy or consulate for detailed visa application procedures.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

30 days

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

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Further Notes

  • Visa Exemptions:
  • Female passengers with "The Palestinian Authority" normal passport.
  • Male passengers with "The Palestinian Authority" normal passport older than 40 years for a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Male passengers with "The Palestinian Authority" normal passport: Requirement: for those transiting to the Gaza Strip, if the accepting carrier obtains confirmation that the Rafah border is open, prior to boarding; Requirement: for holders of an official invitation issued to participants of international and regional conferences; Requirement: for holders of Investment Authority approvals for those traveling on business, related to companies or projects in Egypt;
  • Wives of Egyptian nationals.
  • Sons and daughters born to an Egyptian father.
  • Sons and daughters of an Egyptian mother if born after 25 July 2004.
  • Information: Accepted proof of Egyptian nationality is: (copy of) a birth certificate, passport or national ID card of the relative.

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General Information about Egypt

  • Name (Common): Egypt
  • Name (Official): Arab Republic of Egypt
  • Population: 107868296
  • Area: 1002450
  • Capital: Cairo
  • Currency: Egyptian pound
  • Language: Arabic
  • Calling Code: +20
  • Region: Africa
  • Subregion: Northern Africa

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for Palestinian citizens.

Yes, a visa is required for Palestinian citizens. Options include: Visa Required.

Yes, Palestinian citizens can travel to Egypt, but a visa is required.

The maximum length of stay in Egypt with Visa Required is 30 days. Palestinian citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying a visa in Egypt can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering Egypt in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.