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Egypt Visa Information
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Who
requires a Visa?
What
documents will be required?
Time required to issue a Visa
What
is the cost of a Visa?
How
long is the Visa valid for?
Other
information
Embassy
contact information
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Who requires a visa?
Either a tourist or a student visa may be required,
depending on length of study and nationality.
Tourist visas for Egypt can often be obtained upon arrival in
Egypt, for citizens of most countries (It is highly recommended to
confirm visa particulars with the appropriate consulate, however).
However, citizens of the following countries are required to be in
possession of a pre-arrival visa: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chechnya, Croatia,
Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz,
Lebanon, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldavia, Montenegro, Morocco,
Pakistan, Palestine, The Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia,
Sri-Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine,
Uzbekistan and all African countries.
Egyptian consulates do not issue student visas; application for
a student visa (if required) is made after entering Egypt with a
tourist or entry visa.
Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa:
a) nationals of Kuwait, who are allocated a six months' residence permit upon
arrival;
b) Palestinians holding an Egyptian residence card, provided the stay outside
Egypt does not exceed six months;
c) nationals of Bahrain, Djibouti, Guinea, Jordan (only with a passport with at
least five years' validity), Libya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates
and Yemen for stays of up to three months;
d) nationals of Malaysia for stays of up to 15 days;
e) those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours, provided
holding confirmed tickets.
f)
Cruise ship passengers entering Egypt at any port for a
maximum stay of 3 days.
For current visa information, please contact the nearest consulate.
What
documents will be required?
Passport (passport must have at least 6 months validity remaining)
Completed application form
1 recent passport-type photograph (2in. X 2in.)
Copy of airline tickets or itinerary
Please contact the nearest Egyptian Consulate for further
information on what documentation may be required for you to enter
Egypt.
Time required to issue visa:
Although tourist visas are issued on-arrival in Egypt in many cases,
Egyptian authorities strongly recommend inquiry at the local Consulate
for specific information.
What is the cost of a visa?
aprox. US$15-$91, depending on nationality.
Business visas are cheaper for Canadian nationals.
Nationals of the USA pay a standard rate of £12 for visas of any type.
South African nationals obtain visas free of charge.
Payment of fees is in cash or by postal order only;
cheques will not be accepted. Processing fees for other nationals vary
considerably; check with the appropriate Consulate (or Consular
section of Embassy) for costs of visas. Visa fees are per passport,
not per person.
How long is the visa valid for?
Tourist visas: 30-180 days
Student visas: Varies
Other information:
Extensions
to a tourist visa are possible; enquire at your local consulate for
details.
Visitors from
all countries except Canada, the EU and the USA must register with the
police within a week of arrival in Egypt, although this service is
usually undertaken by the hotel.
Embassy contact information:
Embassies of Egypt to Other Nations
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