Do you need a visa for Egypt with a British passport?
Visa on arrival
With a British passport the visa for Egypt is issued on arrival, with nothing to arrange beforehand.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
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).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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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