Egypt Visa for Vietnam Citizens: Entry Guide

Vietnamese citizens can apply for an Egypt e‑Visa before travel, and Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamed Abou Bakr Saleh confirmed visa-on-arrival eligibility for Vietnamese citizens on September 10, 2026. Because the airport conditions are not yet fully published, travelers should confirm the arrival route with the embassy and airline.

Item	Current guidance
Visa required	Yes, for Vietnamese ordinary passports
Advance option	Tourist e‑Visa through the official portal
Visa on arrival	Confirmed in September 2026; operational details require verification
Official e‑Visa fee	US30singleentry;US65 multiple entry
Passport validity	At least six months from arrival
Application timing	Create the e‑Visa application at least seven days before departure

Before flying: ask the operating airline whether it will board a Vietnamese passenger relying on a visa on arrival.

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Yes. Vietnamese ordinary-passport holders need an Egyptian visa. Vietnam appears on the official e‑Visa eligibility list, and Egypt announced visa-on-arrival access for Vietnamese citizens in September 2026. Travelers may also use an embassy-issued visa when the online or arrival route does not fit their case.

Visa-free entry applies to Vietnamese diplomatic and official passport holders under a bilateral agreement, generally for stays of up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders do not receive that exemption.

Egypt visa requirements for Vietnamese citizens

Egypt’s New Visa-on-arrival policy for Vietnamese citizens

On September 10, 2026, an Egyptian deputy foreign minister confirmed that Vietnamese citizens would be granted visas on arrival. The announcement is authoritative, but the Ministry of Interior’s public nationality pages have not yet published the full operational conditions for Vietnamese travelers.

The effective date, participating airports, permitted stay, exact charge and airline-document rules were not specified in the announcement. Check these details with the Egyptian Embassy in Hanoi and the operating airline before relying on arrival processing.

Confirmed: Vietnamese inclusion in the policy. Still to verify: how and where the policy is implemented.

Which Egypt visa route should Vietnamese travelers choose?

Choose the e‑Visa when you want documented approval before departure, visa on arrival only after confirming airport and airline acceptance, and an embassy visa for non-tourist purposes, unusual travel documents or cases requiring additional review.

Egypt e‑Visa

The e‑Visa is the most predictable tourist route because Vietnam is listed on Egypt’s official portal. Apply online, pay the government fee, download the approval and carry a printed copy. The border officer still makes the final admission decision.

Visa on arrival

This route may remove the need for advance visa approval, but current implementation information is incomplete. Confirm the airport, fee, document checklist and airline boarding policy. Do not assume the September announcement automatically applies at every Egyptian land, sea or air entry point.

Embassy visa

Use the embassy for work, study, residence or other non-tourist purposes; for travel documents excluded from the e‑Visa system; or when instructed by Egyptian authorities. The embassy may request an original passport, photographs, financial evidence, employment documents, itinerary and accommodation proof.

Egypt e‑Visa fees, entry types and validity

Egypt’s official tourist e‑Visa fee is US$30 - US$65 for multiple entries. Pay online through the government portal using an accepted card. The fee is non-refundable, including when an incomplete application is rejected.

Single-entry e‑Visa

A single-entry visa permits one entry. It is normally consumed when the traveler leaves Egypt, even if the original validity window has not expired. Follow the entry deadline and permitted stay printed on the approved visa rather than relying on a commercial website’s general estimate.

Multiple-entry e‑Visa

The Ministry of Interior describes the multiple-entry visa as valid for six months. It permits repeated entry during the approved period, but each stay remains subject to the conditions printed on the visa and decisions made at the border.

Documents Vietnamese applicants should prepare

Prepare a Vietnamese passport valid for six months from arrival, a clear passport scan, accurate travel details and an accepted payment card. At entry, carry the printed visa, itinerary, accommodation evidence and a supporting letter for family or business visits.

• Passport with at least six months’ validity from arrival
• Clear, uncropped passport biodata-page scan
• Hotel booking or complete accommodation address
• Travel itinerary and return or onward booking
• Invitation or company letter when relevant
• Printed e‑Visa or confirmed arrival authorization
• Separate application and passport for every child

How to apply for an Egypt e‑Visa from Vietnam

Apply through the official portal, not a lookalike commercial site. The process requires an account, a completed application, online payment and a printed approval. Enter all biographical data exactly as it appears on the Vietnamese passport.

• Create and confirm an account
• Sign in and choose a single or multiple entry
• Complete the form and upload the requested documents
• Check names, passport number, dates and nationality carefully
• Pay with Visa, Mastercard or another supported debit card
• Track the status, then download and print the approval

Step-by-Step guide to applying for an Egypt e-Visa from Vietnam

Egypt visa-on-arrival procedure at the airport

The exact Vietnamese procedure is still awaiting detailed publication. Egypt’s general process involves obtaining the visa or QR authorization, paying the required charge and presenting the result with the passport to immigration. Eligibility should be confirmed before boarding.

Cairo International Airport launched an automated arrival-visa system in August 2026, using self-service kiosks, a mobile channel and visaonarrival.gov.eg. Its QR code replaces the paper sticker and is valid for seven days after issue. Confirm whether a Vietnamese traveler may use it for the intended arrival date and airport.

Processing time and when to apply

The official e‑Visa portal requires travelers to create an application at least seven days before departure. Apply two to three weeks early when possible because incomplete data, unreadable scans, payment problems or additional review can extend the process.

Track the application through the portal account and monitor the registered email, including the spam folder. Avoid duplicate submissions unless Egyptian authorities instruct you to reapply. Keep flights and accommodation flexible until the approval is available.

Egyptian embassy in Hanoi

Contact the Egyptian Embassy in Hanoi when visa-on-arrival conditions are unclear, the e‑Visa portal rejects the passport category, or the trip involves work, study or long-term residence. Confirm appointments and document requirements before visiting.

• Address: 63 Tô Ngọc Vân Street, Quảng An, Tây Hồ, Hanoi
• Telephone: +84 24 3829 4999
• Official directory: Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ask specifically whether the arrival policy is active at your airport and what evidence the airline should accept at check-in.

Entry requirements at an Egyptian Airport

A visa allows travel but does not guarantee admission. Egyptian immigration officers may verify the passport, visa, accommodation, itinerary and purpose of travel before granting entry. Keep all supporting documents in hand luggage.

• Original passport valid for six months from arrival
• Printed e‑Visa or valid visa-on-arrival authorization
• Hotel booking and planned itinerary
• Return or onward ticket
• Invitation or supporting letter when relevant

Common reasons for delay, rejection or denied boarding

The largest current risk is relying on the new arrival policy without confirming how it operates. Other avoidable problems include invalid passports, inconsistent application data, missing travel evidence and use of unofficial websites.

• Assuming visa on arrival is available at every airport
• Failing to confirm boarding requirements with the airline
• Passport validity below six months
• Name, birth date or passport number entered incorrectly
• Unreadable or cropped passport scan
• Missing hotel, itinerary or invitation information
• Confusing an agency fee with the government fee
• Failing to print the approved e‑Visa

FAQs

Can Vietnamese diplomatic passport holders enter Egypt visa-free?

Yes. A bilateral agreement permits Vietnamese diplomatic and official passport holders to enter, exit and transit through Egypt without a visa, generally for up to 90 days. The exemption does not apply to ordinary Vietnamese passports.

Does an approved Egyptian e‑Visa guarantee entry?

No. Egypt’s official disclaimer states that possession of an e‑Visa is not the final authority for entry. Immigration officers may request supporting evidence or refuse admission. Application fees are non-refundable.

Is a visa on arrival available at every Egyptian airport?

That has not been clearly published for Vietnamese travelers. The September 2026 announcement confirmed eligibility, while Cairo’s automated arrival system is operating separately. Confirm the specific airport and flight with the embassy and airline before departure.

In conclusion

Vietnamese travelers have two promising tourist routes: the established e‑Visa and the newly announced visa on arrival. The e‑Visa remains easier to document before departure. Anyone choosing visa on arrival should first verify the airport fee, required papers and airline boarding policy in writing.