About the Egypt Digital Nomad Visa
Egypt offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Tourist Visa (single or multiple entry) for short stays. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Egypt for Tourist visa: 30 days (most nationalities), extendable. Some nationalities can get 90 days. Multiple-entry tourist visas available. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Egypt treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for tourist visa. Must show ability to fund your stay. No remote work visa framework currently available.
Documents needed
- For e-Visa: valid passport
- digital photo
- return flight booking
- hotel reservation
- credit/debit card payment.
How to Apply for the Egypt DNV
Processing time: E-Visa online: 5–7 business days. Visa on Arrival: immediate (for eligible nationalities). Embassy visa: 5–10 business days.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS:
- 2Apply for e-Visa online at visa2egypt.gov.eg (USD $25 single, $60 multiple entry; 5–7 business days). OR get Visa on Arrival at Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor, or Hurghada airports ($25, immediate).
- 3Enter Egypt.
- 4Extend stay at local Mogroon (passport office).
- 5No formal digital nomad program — tourist stays are the norm.
Application fees: Single-entry e-Visa: USD $25. Multiple-entry e-Visa: USD $60. Visa on Arrival: USD $25 (available to many nationalities including US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia at airports).
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Tourist visa: 30 days (most nationalities), extendable. Some nationalities can get 90 days. Multiple-entry tourist visas available.
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Egypt
Tax residency after 183 days/year. Egypt has progressive income tax up to 27.5%. Non-residents taxed only on Egypt-sourced income. No digital nomad tax framework.