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A visa is required for entry into Egypt. Get your's today!

Egypt Visa – Requirements and Application

Do I Need a Visa for Egypt?

A tourist visa and business visa are required for travel to Egypt. A 6 months validity on your passport is also needed for travel. An e-visa is another option for people who prefer to apply for a visa online.

Egypt Entry Requirements

Do I Need A… For My Trip to Egypt?
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Sources: Egypt Embassy and U.S. State Department

What Do I Need for an Egypt Visa Application?

You will need your passport with a photo, an application form, proof of travel, and a business cover letter in order to obtain your visa.

If you’re planning to apply online for a visa, you can visit the Egypt Visa website. This e-visa allows travelers to stay up to 30 days and valid for a 3-month period.

The tabs bellow will give you more information about the different types of visas you will need.


Travelers to Egypt must submit a completed application along with the following to obtain a visa:

Passport:

  • Must have 6 months validity
  • Needs to have one blank page for entry stamp

Photographs:

  • Need 2 copies
  • Must be 2×2 inches with a colored photo and a plain background

Visa Application Form:

  • Must be filled out completely and correctly
  • Signature has to be original

Proof of Travel:

  • Copy of travel itinerary
  • Copy of plane ticket that has the entry and exit dates for Egypt

Travelers visiting for business must have a visa. The following items must be submitted along with a completed application.

Passport:

  • Must have 6 months validity
  • Needs to have one blank page for entry stamp

Photographs:

  • Need 2 copies
  • Must be 2×2 inches with a colored photo and a plain background

Visa Application Form:

  • Must be filled out completely and correctly
  • Signature has to be original

Proof of Travel:

  • Copy of travel itinerary
  • Copy of plane ticket that has the entry and exit dates for Egypt

Business Letter:

  • From employer or sponsor company
  • Must be on a letterhead
  • Presents applicant, shows applicant’s job title, and shows why you are visiting Egypt
  • Needs to show who will be responsible for you financially as well as contact information

Transit and Missionary visas may be obtained when you meet some of the same requirements as the Tourist and Business visas. You can apply for the e-visa online.

How Can Passport Health Help Me with the Visa Process?

Passport Health’s travel documents team will walk you through the visa process step-by-step and handle the sometimes difficult communication with embassies and consulates. Contact us today to start your worry-free visa processing.

Customer Reviews

Passport Health – Visa for Egypt

Overall rating: 5 stars – 5 reviews
★★★★★
“Staff Was Great“
“The staff was extremely knowledgeable and had prepared a portfolio of everything I needed for the Egypt visa. She spent over an hour going over it with us. I will definitely be coming back in the future when I am prepping for a trip.”

Submitted by: Kirby
★★★★★
“Fast, Easy, Thorough“
“The advisor was very helpful and thorough. I think the information on how to prepare for our Egypt visa was comprehensive and I will be as ready as possible for this trip.”

Submitted by: Elan
★★★★★
“Great Experience“
“Our specialist was very professional, thorough and helpful with our Egypt visa. Great experience. Well done.”

Submitted by: Ron Crawford
★★★★★
“Very thorough appointment!“
“We had a very detailed overview of what we need for our Egypt visa. As it’s our first time traveling to Africa, the level of detail was much appreciated.”

Submitted by: Kris
★★★★★
“Great experience“
“Knowledgeable and friendly staff, not at all pushy. Helped us get everything ready for our Egypt visa.”

Submitted by: Quinn

How Much Do Egypt Visas Cost?

The cost of the tourist and business visas depends on where you go to apply for your visa. Prices start around $25 and can vary based on visa duration and type. Costs do not include processing or service fees.

Are Any Vaccines Required for Egypt?

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required if you are arriving from a region with the disease. Travel vaccinations like typhoid, rabies and hepatitis A are recommended for most travelers.

For more information on what vaccines may be recommended or required, see our Egypt destination advice page.

U.S. Embassy in Egypt

All Americans visiting Egypt should register online with the US State Department before departure. This will inform the office of your travel plans within the country and will allow them to reach out in the case of an emergency or evacuation.

If you plan to purchase a local SIM card you can also enter your phone number to receive SMS updates from the office.

U.S. Embassy Cairo
5 Tawfik Diab Street
Garden City, Cairo
Egypt
Telephone: (20-2) 2797 3300
Fax: (20-2) 2797 3200

For More Information About Egypt…

See Passport Health’s Egypt destination advice page with information on safety, climate and more. Or, start you visa process by contacting us today!

On This Page:
Do I Need a Visa for Egypt?
What Do I Need for a Egypt Visa Application?
Egypt Tourism Visa Application
Egypt Business Visa Application
Other Egypt Visa Applications
How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?
How Much Do Egypt Visas Cost?
Are Any Vaccines Required for Egypt?
U.S. Embassy in Egypt
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