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EgyptEgypt visa requirements for Latvia citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Latvia 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 Latvia 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 Latvia passport holders
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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 Latvia passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 146 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 Latvia citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Latvia 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 Latvia 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 Latvia 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.