This guide sets out UK visa fees for Egyptian citizens in 2026, in US dollars and Egyptian pounds. The 6-month visitor visa costs $191 (about E£10,123), the Student visa $791, the Skilled Worker visa $1,162 and the spouse visa $2,927, paid at the Cairo and Alexandria centres. Egypt's odds split sharply: visitors succeed 77% of the time, while students clear 97% and workers 95%.
UK Visas from Egypt
UK Visa Fees Egypt 2026: Official Prices for Egyptian Citizens
UK Visa Fees Egypt 2026: Complete Fee Table
The 6-month visitor visa costs $191 (about E£10,123), the 2-year visitor visa $718, the Student visa $791, the Skilled Worker visa $1,162 and the spouse visa $2,927. Fees are paid in US dollars at the Cairo and Alexandria visa centres. Egyptian applicants have a 77% visitor grant rate — and 97% on study and 95% on work.
UK visa fees from Egypt are charged in US dollars; the Egyptian pound figures use an indicative rate of about E£53 to $1, and the pound has moved sharply through 2026, so the dollar figure is the one to budget from. The fee is non-refundable even on refusal. Confirm the current amount on the official fee calculator before applying. The complete price list:
UK visa fees from Egypt in dollars and Egyptian pounds (2026)
| Visa Type | Fee (USD) | Fee (EGP approx.) | Grant Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-month Visitor | $191 | E£10,123 | 77% |
| 2-year Visitor | $718 | E£38,054 | 77% |
| 5-year Visitor | $1,281 | E£67,893 | 77% |
| 10-year Visitor | $1,600 | E£84,800 | 77% |
| Student | $791 | E£41,923 | 97% |
| Short-term study (6–11 months English) | $323 | E£17,119 | — |
| Skilled Worker (up to 3 years) | $1,162 | E£61,586 | 95% |
| Skilled Worker (over 3 years) | $2,295 | E£121,635 | 95% |
| Skilled Worker — Immigration Salary List | $891 | E£47,223 | 95% |
| Health and Care Worker (up to 3 years) | $459 | E£24,327 | 95% |
| Global Business Mobility routes | $482 | E£25,546 | — |
| Global Talent (with approval letter) | $291 | E£15,423 | — |
| High Potential Individual | $1,248 | E£66,144 | — |
| Spouse / Partner / Child | $2,927 | E£155,131 | 87% |
| Adult Dependent Relative | $5,155 | E£273,215 | — |
| Parent of a Child Student | $1,030 | E£54,590 | — |
| Priority service | $709 | E£37,577 | — |
| Super Priority service | $1,418 | E£75,154 | — |
Source: Home Office fee calculator, May 2026; EGP indicative at ~E£53/$1. Grant rates: Home Office statistics, year ending June 2026
UK standard visitor visa fee 2026 for Egypt — the official figure
The official Home Office fee for the Standard Visitor visa is £135, charged from Egypt as $191. It is set by UK Visas and Immigration and paid on GOV.UK during the application — anything quoted above it by an agency is a service charge, not the government fee. The Immigration Health Surcharge, where it applies, is always charged separately in pounds sterling.
UK Tourist Visa from Egypt 2026
The UK visit visa lets Egyptian nationals travel for tourism, family visits, business meetings or short courses. Egyptian citizens cannot use the UK Immigration: ID Check app — every applicant attends a biometric appointment. A long-term visa does not extend how long you can stay: it allows repeat visits, each capped at six months. If visiting relatives, our invitation letter from a UK host guide explains what your UK host should provide.
Those fees are spent against odds worth knowing in advance:
Beyond the standard and long-term options, the visitor family has its own price list:
Other visit visa fees from Egypt (2026)
| Visit Visa Type | Fee (USD) | Fee (EGP approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Visitor visa | $191 | E£10,123 |
| Visiting Academic (6–12 months) | $332 | E£17,596 |
| Private Medical Treatment (6–11 months) | $332 | E£17,596 |
| Permitted Paid Engagement (within Standard Visitor) | $191 | E£10,123 |
| Direct Airside Transit (DATV) | $59 | E£3,127 |
| Visitor in Transit | $106 | E£5,618 |
Source: Home Office fee calculator, May 2026; EGP indicative at ~E£53/$1
UK Student Visa from Egypt 2026
The UK Student visa costs $791 (about E£41,923) and Egyptian students clear a 97% grant rate — only 51 refusals in the year. Applicants need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from a licensed institution, proof of English, and maintenance funds of £1,529 per month for London courses or £1,171 elsewhere, held for 28 consecutive days.
The Immigration Health Surcharge of £776 per year of study is paid up front in pounds for the full course length, on top of the visa fee. After finishing a degree, Egyptian graduates can switch to the post-study work visa for two years of post-study work (three for PhD holders), and during term time students may work up to 20 hours per week.
UK Work Visa from Egypt 2026
Egyptian workers clear a 95% grant rate — only 113 refusals from 2,455 decisions in the year ending June 2026, placing Egypt alongside the strongest work-visa nationalities. The Skilled Worker visa costs $1,162 for up to 3 years ($891 for Immigration Salary List roles), and needs a Certificate of Sponsorship with a salary meeting the going rate for the role.
The Health and Care Worker visa at $459 is exempt from the health surcharge, which makes it markedly cheaper overall for Egyptian nurses, doctors and care professionals. Global Talent ($291 with an approval letter), Global Business Mobility ($482) and High Potential Individual ($1,248) round out the work options — with a genuine sponsored offer, prospects are excellent, a sharp contrast with the tougher visitor route.
UK Spouse & Family Visa from Egypt 2026
The UK spouse visa costs $2,927 (about E£155,131) and lets Egyptian nationals join a British or settled partner, with an 87% grant rate. Applicants must satisfy Appendix FM — the genuine relationship, the sponsor's £29,000 minimum income and the English requirement. The fiancé(e) visa costs the same; the Adult Dependent Relative visa is $5,155.
Standard processing takes up to 12 weeks, or about 6 weeks with priority. The first visa runs 33 months, followed by an extension and settlement after 5 years on the route — each later stage with its own in-UK fee and surcharge, covered in the spouse visa guide.
UK Visa Requirements for Egyptian Citizens
Requirements vary by route, but a Standard Visitor application typically needs the file below — and any document in Arabic must carry a certified English translation:
- Passport: valid Egyptian passport with at least 6 months remaining
- Application: completed online form and biometric appointment booking
- Finances: bank statements for the last 6 months showing regular income
- Employment: employer letter confirming role, salary and approved leave
- Travel history: evidence of previous travel, especially Schengen, US or UK
- Accommodation: hotel bookings or a host's invitation
- Ties to Egypt: property, family or business interests showing reasons to return
A complete, well-organised file is the single biggest factor in clearing the 77% visitor threshold. Our supporting documents checklist covers each item in detail, and the common refusal reasons guide explains the mistakes that most often sink an Egyptian application.
UK Priority Visa from Egypt 2026
Standard processing runs about 3 weeks for visit, study and work applications, and up to 12 weeks for settlement routes. The UK priority visa service — about $709 (E£37,577) for a decision in 5 working days — shortens this where capacity allows; Super Priority at about $1,418 aims for the next working day, though availability at the Egyptian centres is limited.
Both fees sit on top of the standard visa fee and buy speed, not approval, with no refund on refusal. Typical timelines by route are tracked in our guide to processing times after biometrics.
UK Visa Statistics for Egyptian Citizens 2026
Egyptian citizens lodged 40,578 UK visitor applications in the year ending June 2026 — the 13th largest visitor market and the largest in North Africa. The figures show the split that defines Egyptian applications: real refusal risk on the visitor route, very high success on work and study. Compare Egypt with other markets in our UK visa success rate analysis.
UK visa grant rates for Egypt (year ending June 2026)
| Visa Category | Applications | Grant Rate | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor | 40,313 | 77% | 9,392 |
| Work | 2,455 | 95% | 113 |
| Study | 1,566 | 97% | 51 |
| Family | 542 | 87% | 69 |
Source: Home Office Immigration System Statistics, year ending June 2026; work, study and family figures from the entry clearance outcomes dataset
How to Apply for a UK Visa from Egypt
Applying for a UK visa from Egypt online starts with the form on GOV.UK, payment in US dollars, and a biometric appointment in Cairo or Alexandria. The process mirrors other African markets such as Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya and Zimbabwe, where documentation standards differ by country. The steps:
- Step 1: complete the online application on GOV.UK and select Egypt as your country
- Step 2: pay the visa fee in US dollars during the application
- Step 3: book your appointment at the Cairo or Alexandria visa centre
- Step 4: attend and give biometrics — fingerprints and a photograph
- Step 5: submit supporting documents at the centre or upload them online
- Step 6: await the decision — about 3 weeks on standard service
- Step 7: access your eVisa through your UKVI account once approved
Apply from the country you are resident in: Egyptian residents use the Egypt centres regardless of onward plans, and requirements for nearby markets like Jordan differ.
Sources: fees from the Home Office visa fee calculator (charged in USD; EGP indicative at about E£53 per $1, May 2026); grant rates and volumes from the Home Office Immigration System Statistics, year ending June 2026; maintenance figures per Appendix Student. Figures verified 29 August 2026; Egyptian pound column indicative at about E£53 to $1.
Frequently Asked
Questions about UK Visas for Egyptian Citizens
The 6-month Visitor visa is $191 (E£10,123), the 2-year $718, the 5-year $1,281, the 10-year $1,600, the Student visa $791, the Skilled Worker visa $1,162 (up to 3 years) and the spouse visa $2,927. All fees are paid in US dollars at the Cairo and Alexandria centres, with the Egyptian pound amount set by the day's exchange rate.
The official fee is £135, charged from Egypt as $191 — about E£10,123 at the May 2026 rate. It is set by UK Visas and Immigration and paid on GOV.UK during the application; any higher figure quoted by an agency includes a service charge on top of the government fee. Confirm the live amount on the official fee calculator.
Yes — Egyptian passport holders need a visa for every type of UK trip; there is no visa-free or ETA route for Egypt. The Standard Visitor visa costs $191 and allows stays of up to 180 days. With a 77% visitor grant rate, strong financial evidence and clear ties to Egypt matter for approval.
تُدفع رسوم فيزا بريطانيا للمصريين بالدولار الأمريكي: فيزا الزيارة 6 أشهر 191$ (حوالي 10,123 جنيهاً مصرياً)، فيزا الدراسة 791$، فيزا العمل الماهر 1,162$، وفيزا الزوج/الزوجة 2,927$. تُقدَّم الطلبات إلكترونياً عبر GOV.UK مع موعد بصمات في القاهرة أو الإسكندرية، والقرار خلال 3 أسابيع تقريباً.
نسبة قبول فيزا الزيارة للمصريين 77% (9,392 رفضاً في السنة المنتهية في يونيو 2026) — أقل قليلاً من المتوسط العالمي 79%. أما فيزا الدراسة فنسبة القبول فيها 97% وفيزا العمل 95% — من الأعلى عالمياً — وفيزا العائلة 87%. التوثيق المالي الجيد وإثبات الروابط بمصر هما مفتاح القبول في فيزا الزيارة.
Yes, with a work visa and a sponsoring employer — and Egyptian workers enjoy a 95% grant rate. The main options are the Skilled Worker visa at $1,162 for up to 3 years, the Health and Care Worker visa at $459 (surcharge-exempt), and Global Talent at $291 with an approval letter. Work is not permitted on a visitor visa.
Standard processing is about 3 weeks (15 working days) for visit, study and work visas. Priority service at roughly $709 cuts this to 5 working days, and Super Priority at about $1,418 offers a next-working-day decision where available. Settlement and family visas take up to 12 weeks standard, or about 6 weeks with priority.
A valid Egyptian passport, the completed online application, six months of bank statements, an employer letter, evidence of past travel, accommodation details and proof of ties to Egypt such as property or family. Any Arabic document must include a certified English translation. Strong, consistent documentation is the key to a successful visitor application.
The Student visa costs $791 (E£41,923), plus the Immigration Health Surcharge of £776 per year of study, paid in pounds for the full course up front. Students need a CAS from a licensed sponsor, proof of English, and maintenance funds of £1,529 per month for London or £1,171 elsewhere, held for 28 days. The Egyptian student grant rate is 97%.