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Egypt visa for citizens of Israel

Citizens of Israel need a visa for Egypt that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.

For citizens of Israel: the passport opens 105 countries visa-free; Jerusalem — Cairo: ≈ 430 km, about 1 hour of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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Document preparation and appointment bookingWe fill in the form, prepare your documents and book the visa centre appointment$49

The consular fee is paid separately when you apply. Your manager will confirm the exact amount.

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Can I travel to Egypt without a visa on a Israel passport?

No: citizens of Israel need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

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Egypt visa rules at a glance

  • With a Israel passport you can visit 105 countries visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 38 with an e-visa; 15 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Israel passport ranks 46th of 199.
  • Israel passport: visa-free access to 105 countries; Egypt passport: 19.
  • Citizens of Israel and Egypt can travel together visa-free to 11 countries, for example: Palestine, Seychelles, Mauritius, Macau, Barbados, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Haiti, Micronesia, Kiribati, and Hong Kong.
  • A language both countries share: Arabic.
  • Israel and Egypt share a border, so you can also travel overland.
  • Citizens of Egypt, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Israel. Israel visa for citizens of Egypt

Travelling to Egypt: good to know

  • Jerusalem — Cairo: about 430 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 1 hour.
  • No time difference with your country’s capital.
  • Local currency: Egyptian Pound.
  • Languages: Arabic.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ EGP 52.
  • Egypt is the 4th closest of 185 destinations open to citizens of Israel.
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How to get an Egypt visa

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 4Appointment

What documents do you need for an Egypt visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Jerusalem — Cairo?

About 1 hour on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 430 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Egypt?

No time difference with your country’s capital.

Do citizens of Egypt need a visa for Israel?

Citizens of Egypt, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Israel.

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