Does Egypt have a digital nomad visa?

We do not track a dedicated digital nomad visa for Egypt; the closest routes are the Student Visa / Residence and Tourist e-Visa / Visa on Arrival.

How much does the Tourist e-Visa / Visa on Arrival cost and how long does it take?

The Tourist e-Visa / Visa on Arrival costs 30 USD.

Can you get residency through Egypt's Tourist e-Visa / Visa on Arrival?

No, the Tourist e-Visa / Visa on Arrival does not offer a direct path to residency in Egypt.

What is Egypt's Escape Score?

Egypt scores 7/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.

What visa options does Egypt have?

Egypt has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including student and tourist visas.

Egypt Escape Score 7/10: visas, costs & safety

Safety & travel advisory

Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.

Official US State Department travel advisory

Advisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)

Egypt’s Escape Score

Good, with trade-offs

7

out of 10 · four pillars

Can I stay?

Can I afford it?

Will I be safe?

Can I live there?

See how Egypt scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.

Healthcare

Quality 5/10

Public facilities are free/low-cost but overstretched; accredited private hospitals in Cairo, Alexandria and Giza offer the best standard of care.

Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.

Health Care Index

Tax on foreign & pension income

Residence-based, largely territorial

Residents are taxed on Egyptian-source income, and on foreign-source income only if Egypt is the centre of their commercial, industrial or professional activity; pensions are exempt from salary tax.

Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.

PwC tax summary

English proficiency

Low

English is common in tourism areas, international business and among younger, university-educated urbanites, but limited elsewhere.

EF English Index

Visa-free on arrival

How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.

US

30

days · evisa

Canada

30

days · evisa

UK

30

days · evisa

EU

30

days · evisa

Australia

30

days · evisa

New Zealand

30

days · evisa

Japan

30

days · evisa

South Korea

30

days · evisa

Singapore

30

days · evisa

Hong Kong

90

days · visa_free

China

30

days · evisa

India

30

days · evisa

Switzerland

30

days · evisa

Israel

—

· visa_required

Visa by passport

Ways in — every visa route

Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.

Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer

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