Egypt Visa for Iraqis

Iraqi travellers need a visa to enter Egypt for tourism or medical care. Visiting Sinai resorts (Sharm El Sheikh) may have a special arrangement — check current official rules; we arrange your flights on RideFly.

Requirements

• Passport valid 6+ months
• Photo, hotel & flight reservation
• Sufficient proof of funds
• Form/visa if required

Processing time

Timing varies by visa type and authority — check current official rules and apply early.

Tips

• For Sinai, check the special resort-entry arrangement.
• Prepare reservations and proof of funds.
• Ensure the passport is valid 6 months beyond travel.

Flights from Iraq to Egypt

• Baghdad – Cairo flights — about 3 hours 15 minutes · direct flights · EgyptAir, Iraqi Airways
• Najaf – Cairo flights — about 3 hours 15 minutes · direct and transit flights · EgyptAir, Iraqi Airways
• Baghdad – Sharm El Sheikh flights — 4+ hours (usually via transit) · transit and seasonal flights · EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines (transit)
• Baghdad – Alexandria flights — 4+ hours (usually via transit) · transit and seasonal flights · EgyptAir, Iraqi Airways
• Basra – Cairo flights — about 3.5 hours · direct and transit flights · EgyptAir, Iraqi Airways
• Erbil – Cairo flights — about 3.5 hours · direct and transit flights · EgyptAir, Iraqi Airways

Cities in Egypt

• Cairo — Cairo is Egypt's largest city and a destination for medical care, study and historical and religious tourism, with regular flights from Baghdad.
• Sharm El Sheikh — Sharm El Sheikh is a Red Sea resort in south Sinai, a popular family and diving destination with turquoise beaches, coral reefs and resorts.
• Alexandria — Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean bride, is a family, medical and tourism destination with its long Corniche, famous library and milder summer weather than Cairo.

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