Visas for Egypt can vary based on the reason for your visit, your country of origin, whether you’re traveling on ordinary, diplomatic, or official passports, and other complicating factors. In this guide, we’ll provide all the information you need to know about applying for an Egypt visa, including visa types, processing times, often-asked questions, and more.
Egypt offers several types of visas, including tourist visas, business visas, and medical or medical-assistant visas.
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The most common type of Egypt visa, the Tourist Visa is generally intended for travelers visiting Egypt for vacation, sightseeing, or meeting friends and family. They are usually issued for a stay of 30 days and can come in an e-Visa format; holders of a tourist visa are not allowed to work in Egypt. Currently, US passport holders can obtain single or multiple-entry tourist visas in an e-Visa format.
The cost for a visa to Egypt can vary depending on your trip’s purpose and timing. While it’s possible to apply for an Egypt visa yourself, booking a visa with Entriva ensures you get the right visa in time, every time. In addition to mandatory government fees, Entriva charges among the industry’s lowest handling fees, starting at just $50.
Tourist visa applicants are advised to submit their visa application form at least seven days before their departure. Once approved, the e-Visa version of a tourist visa is typically sent via email within three to five business days.
Egypt business visas are for those who are traveling for business-related purposes and are valid for up to 30 days with a single-entry visa, while a multiple entry permits a collective stay of 90 days.
Business visa requirements may be subject to change, so confirm with Entriva or your consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
For those seeking medical treatment in Egypt, a medical visa is often necessary. Documentation of the medical condition and an appointment or relationship with an Egyptian medical facility are usually required. The medical assistant visa is for family members or caregivers accompanying someone in Egypt for medical treatment.
A travel insurance policy that covers medical emergencies is also highly recommended.
Before you apply for an Egypt e-Visa or regular visa, there are a few things you should know:
The average processing time for an Egypt visa depends on the type of visa you’re seeking. Generally, it could take between three to seven days to process a visa application. However, some visa types, such as e-Visas, may be processed more quickly.
When planning a trip, such as one to Egypt, few things are more stressful than waiting for your visa to arrive without knowing if it will get there in time. At Entriva, we take the stress out of the equation by letting you monitor your application in real-time. Here’s how:
After registering and setting up your profile, you’ll get access to your personal Traveler Hub, and once you have submitted your visa application to Entriva, you can track the progress of your application online. To track your application, log in to your Entriva account and click on the “My Applications” tab.
On the “My Applications” tab, you will see a list of all of your visa applications. You can click on the “View Details” link for an individual application to see the status of your application.
The status of your application will be updated as it progresses through the processing system. The possible statuses for your application are:
In addition to checking your Traveler Hub for updates about processing, approval, and more, you can also use it for things like organizing to-dos before your trip and checking out our other Egypt travel resources to answer all your questions.
If you have any questions about your visa application, please contact Entriva customer support.
Certain nationalities, including Americans and those from most countries within the European Union, can apply for a visa for Egypt upon arrival at ports of entry, such as Cairo International Airport. Confirm first to make sure your country of citizenship is included in this list. If so, you should line up at the airport’s immigration counters with a valid passport, the visa fee to be paid in cash, and a completed application form.
You can stay in Egypt for the duration of your valid visa. If you’d like to stay in Egypt for longer than your visa permits, you’ll need to reapply for a new visa through Egypt’s Ministry of Interior Administration of Passports, Emigration and Nationality in Cairo.
It is possible to extend your stay in Egypt if you have entered the country on a tourist or business visa. In order to apply for a visa extension, you’ll need to complete an application form and provide a valid reason for extending your stay, along with paying a fee.
It’s important to remember that overstaying your visa in Egypt can result in fines and possibly other penalties, so it’s always advisable to extend your visa if necessary before it expires.
No, you generally cannot use a different passport than the one you used to apply for your visa when traveling to Egypt. The visa is linked to the specific passport you used during the application process.
If you obtained an Egyptian visa with a certain passport, you should use that same passport to travel to Egypt. This applies to both physical visas stamped or attached in the passport and electronic visas, or e-Visas, which are digitally linked to your passport number.
If your passport is lost, stolen, expired, or replaced after obtaining your visa but before your travel to Egypt, you’ll usually need to reapply for your visa using the new passport.
If your visa is tied to an older passport that is still valid, reach out to your country’s Egyptian embassy or consulate to explain this situation and inquire about what can be done to transfer the visa over to your current passport.
This is the Government of Egypt’s official authorized visa website, where you can learn more about regular visas or e-Visas.
If you received a regular or paper visa, it’ll be put directly into your passport.
For e-visas, you will receive a digital copy by email. Print out a copy of the e-Visa to show immigration officers and to keep with you while traveling, just in case.
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Obtaining a visa is an essential part of planning your trip. At Entriva, we can easily and efficiently help you with every aspect of getting a Egypt visa. Start your visa application process.
Doing your research before traveling helps you avoid issues and be prepared in case of an emergency. For more information on other aspects of travel to Egypt, including banking and money, airport transportation, and local culture and customs, visit our Egypt content hub.
