Egypt

Egypt Passport

The Egyptian passport is currently ranked 84th on the Guide Passport Index.

Passport rank

89

Visa-free travel to

51 Destinations
Egypt Passport

eTA

1 Destinations

Visa required

139 Destinations

The ranking of Egypt passports in comparison to other global passports is calculated by adding the number of countries that allow Egypt passport holders to enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) to those that allow Egypt passport holders to enter with a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or electronic travel authorization (eTA). There are now 18 Egypt passport-free countries, 32 Egypt visa-on-arrival countries, and one eTA destination. Egypt passport holders can enter 51 countries without a visa, with a visa on arrival, or through an electronic travel authorization. As a result, the Egyptian passport ranks 84 in the world. Aside from Egypt's visa-free and visa-on-arrival nations, there are 178 additional places where Egypt passport holders must obtain a physical visa.

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World Tour

The Arab Republic of Egypt is divided into 27 governorates. It lies in North Africa, bordering Sudan, Libya, Israel, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. The most important governorates are Cairo, Giza, and Sharqi. The country's entire surface area is 1,010,408 square kilometers. The area is characterized by a wide desert plateau, which is only interrupted by the Nile Valley and Delta. Egypt has a desert environment, with a hot season from May to October and a milder season throughout the rest of the year. Egypt is Africa's third largest country, with a population of more than 100 million people.It is Africa's second-busiest airport. It connects Egypt to all continents of the world. Islam is the predominant cultural force in Egypt. Muslims account for 90% of the total population. The official language is Arabic. The legal system integrates Islamic religious law with Napoleonic civil and criminal law. The government is structured as a presidential republic. President Abdelfattah Elsisi is the current head of state, while Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly leads the cabinet.Egypt's national currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). The current exchange rate is about 30.9 EGP per USD. The country has an open economy, with a GDP of approximately $1.8 trillion. The per capita income is $16,978. The services and industrial sectors make up the majority of GDP. The vast majority of Egypt's revenue comes from petroleum products, tourism, the Suez Canal, and remittances from Egyptian workers abroad. Furthermore, the country is working to better its economic status by changing and implementing reforms with the help of foreign governments. Egypt is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa. Tourists can visit the country's numerous natural and culturally significant places. It has seven UNESCO World Heritage sites dispersed around the country. Some of the most prominent tourist destinations are the Pyramids of Giza, the Karnak Temple, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and the White Desert. Cairo, the nation's capital, also features outstanding museums and exhibitions that reflect the country's history and natural beauty.

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