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Visa Route Detail

🇰🇷 South Korea to Egypt: visa and entry requirements 🇪🇬

Visa on arrivalOrdinary passport

Visa on arrival · Tourist visa on arrival: up to 30 days; separate free 14-day Sinai-only permission is geographically restricted · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders need an Egyptian visa but may obtain it on arrival at an airport or border instead of arranging it in advance. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months. At Sharm el-Sheikh on an international arrival, travellers may choose a 30-day visa on arrival or a free 14-day Sinai-only permission; the Sinai permission does not cover travel to destinations such as Cairo or Alexandria. Arrival through Cairo before a domestic connection requires the regular entry visa, and admission remains subject to Egyptian border control.

Current statusVisa on arrival
Applies toOrdinary passport
Max stayTourist visa on arrival: up to 30 days; separate free 14-day Sinai-only permission is geographically restricted · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders need an Egyptian visa but may obtain it on arrival at an airport or border instead of arranging it in advance. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months. At Sharm el-Sheikh on an international arrival, travellers may choose a 30-day visa on arrival or a free 14-day Sinai-only permission; the Sinai permission does not cover travel to destinations such as Cairo or Alexandria. Arrival through Cairo before a domestic connection requires the regular entry visa, and admission remains subject to Egyptian border control.
Last verifiedJuly 16, 2026
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Route Brief

Central route brief

Current tourism rule for South Korea ordinary passport holders traveling to Egypt: Visa on arrival · Tourist visa on arrival: up to 30 days; separate free 14-day Sinai-only permission is geographically restricted · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders need an Egyptian visa but may obtain it on arrival at an airport or border instead of arranging it in advance. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months. At Sharm el-Sheikh on an international arrival, travellers may choose a 30-day visa on arrival or a free 14-day Sinai-only permission; the Sinai permission does not cover travel to destinations such as Cairo or Alexandria. Arrival through Cairo before a domestic connection requires the regular entry visa, and admission remains subject to Egyptian border control..

Rule history

FAQ

Common questions about South Korea to Egypt

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Egypt?

For ordinary passports, Bilig currently models this route as Visa on arrival · Tourist visa on arrival: up to 30 days; separate free 14-day Sinai-only permission is geographically restricted · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders need an Egyptian visa but may obtain it on arrival at an airport or border instead of arranging it in advance. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months. At Sharm el-Sheikh on an international arrival, travellers may choose a 30-day visa on arrival or a free 14-day Sinai-only permission; the Sinai permission does not cover travel to destinations such as Cairo or Alexandria. Arrival through Cairo before a domestic connection requires the regular entry visa, and admission remains subject to Egyptian border control.. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Can I travel to Egypt without a visa?

The current tourism policy is not modeled as unconditional visa-free entry: Visa on arrival · Tourist visa on arrival: up to 30 days; separate free 14-day Sinai-only permission is geographically restricted · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders need an Egyptian visa but may obtain it on arrival at an airport or border instead of arranging it in advance. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months. At Sharm el-Sheikh on an international arrival, travellers may choose a 30-day visa on arrival or a free 14-day Sinai-only permission; the Sinai permission does not cover travel to destinations such as Cairo or Alexandria. Arrival through Cairo before a domestic connection requires the regular entry visa, and admission remains subject to Egyptian border control..

How long can I stay in Egypt?

Visa on arrival · Tourist visa on arrival: up to 30 days; separate free 14-day Sinai-only permission is geographically restricted · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders need an Egyptian visa but may obtain it on arrival at an airport or border instead of arranging it in advance. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months. At Sharm el-Sheikh on an international arrival, travellers may choose a 30-day visa on arrival or a free 14-day Sinai-only permission; the Sinai permission does not cover travel to destinations such as Cairo or Alexandria. Arrival through Cairo before a domestic connection requires the regular entry visa, and admission remains subject to Egyptian border control.. Reconfirm the permitted stay and entry count before travel.

When was this entry rule verified?

Bilig last verified this rule from official sources on July 16, 2026. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Official sources

Coverage note: this route detail is based on countries currently modeled in Bilig and is not a full global passport dataset. Always verify final entry requirements on official government sources.