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Visa on arrival. Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Egypt entry requirements for Japan citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Egypt
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Official fees
| Item | Official fee |
|---|---|
| e-Visa (single entry) | US$30 |
Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.
Good to know
- Apply for the e-Visa at least 7 days before departure on visa2egypt.gov.eg.
Easier alternatives for Japan passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Japan passport than Egypt, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Vietnam | Visa-free | 45 days |
| China | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Egypt at a glance for travellers
- 124 of 198 passports can enter Egypt without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Japan passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Egypt e-Visa portal: FAQ | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Egypt e-Visa portal | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Egypt entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japan citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Japan passport holders need for Egypt?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Japan passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Egypt?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.