Egypt eVisa for Italian Citizens

Passaporto, carta d'identità and the planned excursions

Italian official guidance describes travel-document alternatives, but the eVisa form on this website is passport-based. Do not substitute a carta d'identità number. For a Sharm package, ask about the geographic limits of any resort-only permission before adding Cairo sightseeing. A tour organiser may sell both the resort and excursion without resolving the traveller's document choice. Read the Italian embassy guidance and confirm the appropriate route with the Egyptian authorities if the passport is temporary, damaged or recently replaced.

Milan to Sharm with a later mainland extension

Consider a traveller who first books Sharm from Milan, then adds Cairo and Luxor. The mainland extension changes the scope of the trip even though the first resort booking is still valid. Decide the entry permission for the full journey before departure. The domestic segments do not create additional international entries. If the extension instead leaves Egypt for another country and then returns to Sharm, review whether Multiple Entry is appropriate for that international return.

An Easter break or an August departure

For an Easter family trip or an August holiday, place passport expiry and travel-document choice ahead of excursion payments. Use the actual booking dates rather than a general seasonal package advertisement. If a child receives a new passport close to departure, check the child's own record instead of assuming the parent's application can be amended to cover both.

Example: an apostrophe and several given names

For an illustrative surname such as D'Angelo, compare the passport's visual field and its machine-readable representation. Follow the form's character instructions while retaining the same identity; do not remove part of a surname simply because a payment card abbreviates it. Include requested middle names. A clear full-page passport image gives a reviewer the information needed to compare spelling. For identity-card travel, obtain advice for that separate procedure instead of photographing a card and labelling it a passport.

Illustrative names and itineraries for preparation. Confirm current routes and schedules with your carrier.

A check before applying with a Italian passport

A voucher saying Sharm El Sheikh does not demonstrate that a Cairo excursion is covered by a resort-only permission. List the destinations before selecting the entry route. Keep the operator's updated itinerary, particularly if it adds a domestic flight after the visa preparation has started.

Prepare your application and travel file

1. Check the route first. Use the ordinary passport you will carry. The official Egyptian portal lists passport validity of at least six months from arrival. Resolve any nationality-specific conditions before payment.
2. Prepare a readable biodata page. This form accepts JPG or PNG, up to 500 KB. Keep all edges and the machine-readable lines visible. Manually verify automatically read names, numbers and dates.
3. Keep dates and addresses consistent. Have your actual Egyptian arrival date, intended departure, itinerary, accommodation address and contact email ready. The form advances between completed sections automatically; review the answers before submitting.
4. Review the entry product and total. Single Entry is $59 and Multiple Entry is $149 through this service. The stated processing estimate is 7 days. An application receipt is not an approved visa.
5. Check the issued permission. Save the approval, verify its identity and travel conditions, and print the eVisa. Carry the itinerary and accommodation or other supporting documents appropriate to the visit, as the official portal instructs.

Already applied? Check your application status. For changes to an existing request, use your reference when contacting Egypt eVisa Online; do not start a duplicate application merely to correct a question.

Questions from Italian passport holders

Can I use my Italian carta d'identità in this eVisa form?

The upload here is for an ordinary passport biodata page. Identity-card entry is a separate route. Read the Italian official document advice and confirm the carrier's requirements before choosing that alternative.

Does adding Cairo to a Sharm package change the visa planning?

Yes, it can change whether a limited resort-only permission is suitable. Review the full itinerary, including optional excursions, rather than deciding from the first hotel's location alone.

Will a domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor need another entry?

A flight entirely within Egypt does not create an international re-entry. The entry choice should reflect any actual departure from Egypt and return, rather than the number of domestic flights.