Egyptian passport holders need a visa for Turkey. Most use the online e-Visa — but if you are aged 15 to 45 it carries two conditions together: you must hold a valid Schengen, USA, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit, and you must fly with an approved airline. Here is how it works.
Turkey is one of the easiest holidays to reach from Cairo — Istanbul, Cappadocia, the Aegean coast and Pamukkale are all a short flight away. Before you book, the question is always the same: do Egyptians need a visa for Turkey, and is the e-Visa enough? The short answer is yes, you need a visa, and whether the e-Visa is open to you depends largely on your age.
This guide explains, in plain language, who qualifies for the Turkey e-Visa as an Egyptian citizen, the age bands that decide it, the airline condition that catches travellers out, what it costs, how long it is valid and what happens when you land. It is written for ordinary (tourist) passport holders travelling for tourism or short business.
Because the rules and fees are set by the Turkish government and can change, treat everything below as guidance and confirm the current requirements on the official portal before you apply or travel.
⚠ Visa rules can change — always confirm current requirements on the official Republic of Türkiye e-Visa site (evisa.gov.tr) before travel. Fees and conditions below are approximate guidance, not a guarantee.
Yes. Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey for any purpose, including tourism. Turkey is not visa-free for Egyptian nationals, and there is no visa-on-arrival counter for ordinary Egyptian passports. The two routes are the online e-Visa — open to most travellers, subject to the age and airline conditions set out below — or a sticker visa obtained from a Turkish embassy or consulate in Egypt.
The Turkey e-Visa is available to Egyptian citizens on a conditional basis, and the condition depends on your age. Ordinary passport holders under 15 or over 45 can obtain the e-Visa with no additional requirement. Travellers aged 15 to 45 must meet two conditions together: you must hold a valid Schengen, United States, United Kingdom or Ireland visa or residence permit, and you must travel to Turkey on Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, Egypt Air or Air Cairo. Both apply at once — a Schengen visa on its own is not enough, and booking any other carrier voids your e-Visa eligibility even if your paperwork is perfect. If you cannot meet both, apply for a sticker visa through a Turkish consulate instead.
Apply only through the official Republic of Türkiye portal at evisa.gov.tr. Select Egypt as your country, enter your passport and travel details, confirm your supporting visa or residence permit and your airline if you fall in the 15 to 45 band, pay the fee online by card, and receive the approved e-Visa by email as a PDF. Print it or keep it on your phone to show at check-in and immigration. Avoid third-party "visa" websites that charge inflated service fees — the government site is the only official source.
For Egyptian citizens the e-Visa is a single-entry permit that allows a stay of up to 30 days within a 180-day period. The fee is nationality-specific and is not published as a headline figure for Egypt — the exact amount is shown only inside the application flow at evisa.gov.tr, once you have entered your details. Treat any price quoted elsewhere as unreliable and check the figure on the official site before you pay. Always check the dates printed on your own approved e-Visa.
The e-Visa is usually approved quickly, often within minutes to a few hours, though it can occasionally take up to 24–48 hours. Apply at least a few days before you fly to allow for any delay. A sticker visa from a consulate takes longer — typically several working days or more — so plan ahead if the e-Visa route is not open to you.
For the Egyptian e-Visa you will generally need: an ordinary passport with sufficient remaining validity; if you are aged 15 to 45, the valid supporting visa or residence permit from the Schengen area, USA, UK or Ireland together with a booking on Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, Egypt Air or Air Cairo; a payment card; and basic travel details. Immigration may also ask to see a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds, so keep your hotel booking and itinerary handy.
On arrival in Turkey, present your passport with your approved e-Visa (printed or on your phone) and, if you are aged 15 to 45, the supporting visa or residence permit you qualified on. Expect the same check at departure in Egypt — that is usually where an ineligible booking is caught. Officers may ask about your hotel, length of stay and return flight.
The only official place to apply is the Republic of Türkiye e-Visa portal. Avoid third-party sites that charge inflated fees.
Go to evisa.gov.tr →Yes. Egyptian passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders under 15 or over 45 can apply for the e-Visa with no further condition. Those aged 15 to 45 need both a valid Schengen, USA, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit and a ticket on Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, Egypt Air or Air Cairo. Confirm the latest rules on evisa.gov.tr.
Yes, on a conditional basis that turns on age. Under 15 and over 45, the e-Visa is issued without an extra requirement. Between 15 and 45, you qualify only if you hold a valid Schengen, USA, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit and fly to Turkey on an approved carrier. Without both, you must apply for a sticker visa at a consulate.
For the 15 to 45 age band the accepted carriers are Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, Egypt Air and Air Cairo. Flying any other airline voids e-Visa eligibility, even with a valid Schengen visa in your passport. Travellers under 15 or over 45 are not subject to this condition. Confirm the current list on evisa.gov.tr before booking your flight.
The e-Visa fee is nationality-specific and is not published in advance for Egypt — the portal shows the exact amount only once you start the application. Ignore prices quoted by third-party sites and confirm the figure on evisa.gov.tr before paying.
It is typically a single-entry e-Visa allowing a stay of up to 30 days within a 180-day period. Always check the validity dates printed on your own approved e-Visa, and confirm the current rule on evisa.gov.tr.
No. There is no visa on arrival for ordinary Egyptian passports. Arrange the e-Visa online beforehand if you are eligible, or obtain a sticker visa from a Turkish consulate before you travel.
Only evisa.gov.tr, the Republic of Türkiye government portal, is official. Many third-party sites look similar but charge much higher fees. Apply directly on the official site.
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