Sri Lanka passport → Egypt

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Visa required in advance

Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Egypt at a glance

Capital: Cairo
Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +20
Region: Northern Africa

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Egypt for other passports

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 Sri Lankan passport holders

LibyaeVisa
AlgeriaVisa required
MoroccoVisa required
SudanVisa required
TunisiaVisa required

Common questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Egypt?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Sri Lankan citizens get a visa on arrival in Egypt?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?

37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.