Egypt eVisa for Swiss Citizens

Swiss nationality and a cross-border departure airport

A departure from Basel, Zurich, Geneva or a nearby airport abroad does not decide the nationality field. Use Switzerland only when the passport presented in Egypt is Swiss. Travellers who hold two passports should choose the document intended for entry and keep its details consistent through application and travel. The visa route should also match the real activity. Ask the Egyptian mission about unusual documents or purposes rather than assuming a Swiss residence status is enough.

Geneva departure with a Cairo connection to Aswan

Imagine flying to Cairo and continuing domestically to Aswan on the same booking. Egyptian entry occurs on the first Egyptian arrival, while the first overnight accommodation may be in Aswan. Keep the entire itinerary available so that both facts can be understood. A later Nile cruise ending in Luxor remains within Egypt. If the flight back to Switzerland connects abroad after leaving Egypt, that connection is not an Egyptian re-entry unless a later leg actually returns to Egypt.

Canton school holidays and a newly issued passport

For a Swiss school-holiday trip, check each family passport before confirming the tour. Canton calendars and separate family departures can produce different travel dates. If a passport is renewed after planning begins, review the new number and expiry throughout the application rather than replacing only the image. Keep a readable approval accessible offline during connections.

Example: multilingual passport labels

Swiss passports use multilingual labels, but the traveller's actual name remains the source for the application. For a fictional bilingual family, do not translate a given name from French into German to match the website language. Compare the labelled surname and given-name fields, then check the MRZ representation under the form's spelling instructions. Photograph the complete biodata page in colour, with no finger covering the number or expiry. Automatic reading should be reviewed before the next section.

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

A check before applying with a Swiss passport

Do not enter a Swiss permit number as a passport number for a resident with another nationality. Keep residence and citizenship separate. If the travel party includes different passports, each traveller may need different entry advice even when all leave from the same Swiss airport.

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 Swiss passport holders

Which nationality applies when I fly from an airport outside Switzerland?

The nationality of the passport used to enter Egypt applies. The airport's country, the booking currency and a Swiss home address do not change passport nationality.

Should I translate a Swiss passport name for an English form?

Do not translate the person's name. Follow the passport identity and the form's character instructions, then review any automatically read spelling against the uploaded biodata page.

Does Cairo followed by a domestic flight to Aswan count as two entries?

No. A domestic continuation stays within Egypt. Count actual international exits and subsequent returns when deciding whether Multiple Entry fits the trip.