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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Visa-free · 180 days

Citizens of Saudi Arabia can visit Egypt visa-free for up to 180 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSJul 2026
Visa-free
Saudi Arabia → Egypt
180days

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Saudi Arabia vs Egypt: passport comparison

Saudi Arabia

55

visa-free countries

Global rank: #102 · mobility 104.6

Egypt

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #166 · mobility 75.8
15

countries both Saudi Arabia and Egypt can enter visa-free together

Saudi Arabia + Egypt: passport compatibility

67%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Saudi Arabia and Egypt travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
76 both need a visa
65 access differs

Where Saudi Arabia and Egypt can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (15)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Iran 15 days #190
Jordan 30 days #165
Kiribati 90 days #84
Malaysia 90 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58

Only Egypt is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Saudi Arabia → Egypt

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Saudi Arabia → Egypt rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

4rule changes for the Saudi Arabia passport, 4 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Egypt: good to know

Cairo

Capital

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+20

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

220V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Saudi Arabia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Egypt

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 180 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Citizens of Saudi Arabia can visit Egypt visa-free for up to 180 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Saudi Arabia citizens stay in Egypt without a visa?
Saudi Arabia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 180 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Saudi Arabia or Egypt?
The Saudi Arabia passport is stronger: 55 visa-free countries versus 20. Global rank: Saudi Arabia #102, Egypt #166.
Where can Saudi Arabia and Egypt citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Egypt?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Saudi Arabia and Egypt?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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