Do you need a visa for Egypt with a German passport?
E-visa
With a German passport, Egypt requires an electronic visa, obtained online before departure, for a stay of up to 30 days.
Alternative route: visa on arrival.
Data last updated on 27/09/2026 Data may be outdated
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), visualpharm (MIT), xpressmike (CC BY-SA 4.0), VisaMundial (CC BY 4.0). Each rule is decided by majority vote across these sources; disagreements are arbitrated against official government sources.
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to Egypt?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
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| High | 19° | 20° | 25° | 31° | 34° | 37° | 38° | 38° | 35° | 30° | 25° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Plan your trip to Egypt
Budget, itineraries, seasons and places to see: our full destination guide.
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