Egypt visa for residents of the Gulf
If you live in a Gulf country, your residence permit may open an easier route to Egypt. The rules below are by country of residence.
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A qualifying residence in any of the 6 GCC states can support an arrival visa. Residence and re-entry entitlement must remain valid for at least 6 calendar months; nationality and employment-category exceptions apply.
| Residence | Route | Eligible passports | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Conditional · Visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Residence and re-entry validity at least 6 calendar months. Carry a confirmed return ticket and adequate funds. Domestic-service staff and workers are excluded by the airline instructions. This list is limited to the 58 researched passports; Bangladesh requires mission confirmation. |
| Saudi Arabia | Conditional · Visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Residence and re-entry validity at least 6 calendar months. Carry a confirmed return ticket and adequate funds. Domestic-service staff and workers are excluded by the airline instructions. This list is limited to the 58 researched passports; Bangladesh requires mission confirmation. |
| Qatar | Conditional · Visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Residence and re-entry validity at least 6 calendar months. Carry a confirmed return ticket and adequate funds. Domestic-service staff and workers are excluded by the airline instructions. This list is limited to the 58 researched passports; Bangladesh requires mission confirmation. |
| Kuwait | Conditional · Visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Residence and re-entry validity at least 6 calendar months. Carry a confirmed return ticket and adequate funds. Domestic-service staff and workers are excluded by the airline instructions. This list is limited to the 58 researched passports; Bangladesh requires mission confirmation. |
| Bahrain | Conditional · Visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Residence and re-entry validity at least 6 calendar months. Carry a confirmed return ticket and adequate funds. Domestic-service staff and workers are excluded by the airline instructions. This list is limited to the 58 researched passports; Bangladesh requires mission confirmation. |
| Oman | Conditional · Visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Residence and re-entry validity at least 6 calendar months. Carry a confirmed return ticket and adequate funds. Domestic-service staff and workers are excluded by the airline instructions. This list is limited to the 58 researched passports; Bangladesh requires mission confirmation. |
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