Saudi Arabia passport → Egypt
Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Visa-free entry180 days
Saudi Arabian passport holders can visit Egypt without a visa for up to 180 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Egypt at a glance
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +20
- Region
- Northern Africa
EG27.0°N · 30.0°EPhoto: KennyOMG · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsEgypt for other passports
- Saudi ArabiaVisa-free180 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern Africa for Saudi Arabian passport holders
Common questions
Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Saudi Arabian passport holders can visit Egypt without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can Saudi Arabian citizens stay in Egypt?
Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Saudi Arabian citizens get a visa on arrival in Egypt?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Saudi Arabian citizens visit without a visa?
85 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Saudi Arabia passport ranks #50 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Saudi citizens (edited 13 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Egypt before you travel.