Egyptian Visa is not required for Malaysians
Stay Duration: 14 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Malaysia can visit Egypt for a period of 14 days without applying for a visa.
- All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after entry into Egypt. Passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Citizens of Malaysia are to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough money to spend during their stay in Egypt, which could be a recent bank statement.
- Minors travelling alone must have an unaccompanied minors form signed by a parent or guardian.
- The import of arms and ammunition is prohibited.
- Malaysians can enter and exit Egypt with its local currency of up to EGP 5,000 and foreign currency of up to USD 10,000, amounts above this must be declared.
- Visitors travelling to Egypt with pets need a valid Government veterinarian good health certificate issued in Malaysia. The validity is two weeks from the date of issue.
- Tourists should have proof of accommodation for their entire stay in Egypt. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Intending visitors can visit Egypt from any international airport in Malaysia. There are international airports in Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island.
- Oman Air, Air Arabia, Saudia and Etihad are some of the carriers that fly from Malaysia to Egypt.
- The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Cairo, Egypt is 15 hours, 55 minutes and from Penang Island, it takes 19 hours, 45 minutes.
- The Egyptian Pound is the official currency of Egypt. Nevertheless, tourists can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- Modern Standard Arabic is the official and most spoken language in Egypt. A few of the locals speak English.
- Islam is the most practised religion in Egypt, particularly Sunni Islam. They are few that practise Christianity.
- Giza Necropolis, Great Sphinx of Giza, Valley of the Kings and Pyramid of Khafre are some of the sites tourists can visit during their stay in Egypt.
- Egypt has two seasons, Winter which is from November to April and Summer from May to October.
- Travellers to Egypt are advised to budget about $80 to spend per day on expenses.
- Visitors can move around Egypt with buses, taxis, animals and trains.
- molokhia, macaroni béchamel, koshari and ful medammes are special delicacies enjoyed in Egypt.
- Egypt makes use of Eastern European Standard Time (GMT+2). Malaysia is six hours ahead of Egypt.
- The power and socket plug used in Egypt is of Type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.