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Egypt visa
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- rBusiness visarequired
- rOfficial visarequired
- rCruise visarequired
- rTransit visarequired
- rWork visarequired
These citizens are eligible for visa on arrival
All travelers will need a PCR negative report, which has been taken 72 hours before departure.
If you arrive by cruise ship, the visa is usually handled onboard the ship for you. If you arrive by air (as when you are taking a river cruise), you can procure an electronic visa online with us before you arrive.
These citizens are eligible for visa on arrival
All travelers will need a PCR negative report, which has been taken 72 hours before departure.
Egyptian work visas are not issued in the United States. Applicants who wish to apply and work in Egypt must apply for a business visa beforehand and go to Egypt to apply for the work visa there. The visa is issued by the Ministry of Labor in Egypt and you should contact your sponsor/company in Egypt and have them make the necessary arrangements with the government.
All travelers will need a PCR negative report, which has been taken 72 hours before departure.
Nationals of United States of America travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts only, for a maximum of 15 days, do not require a visa prior to travelling as a free entry permission stamp will be granted upon arrival. If they intend to travel outside of the above mentioned areas they must obtain a Visa.
Fill out Egypt Tourist E-visa application form online
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 3 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.
Business Support Letter. A support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa,where it is specified that the reason for the stay is exclusively for business, commercial negotiations, etc
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. Please ensure your employment information is filled out in the section ‘Other information’ on page 2 of the application.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information pages of your valid, signed passport.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State addressed to the "Embassy of Egypt, Washington D.C. ", giving a detailed description of the purpose of travel, the names and addresses of any organizations to be visited, and the dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number and should have a statement confirming that the US Embassy in Egypt will take full responsibility for the applicant.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The Egyptian Embassy requires 2 original and signed copies of the application form. Please ensure your employment information is filled out in the section ‘Other information’ on page 2 of the application.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Business Support Letter. A support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. he sample format for this letter can be found here.
Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for
A visa is not required for this destination.
- The Embassy may require approval for citizens of certain countries. In this case, the processing time may be extended by several weeks.
- The Embassy may require approval for citizens of certain countries. In this case, the processing time may be extended by several weeks.
- Documents to be provided upon arrivalPassport valid for at least eight monthse-Visa printoutTravel itineraryInvitation letter for family visitsHotel bookings/details about places to visit.
- All visitors to Egypt must register with immigration/police within 7 days of arrival to avoid a fine upon departure. Hotels and tour operators will perform the registration. Evidence of registration is a triangular registration stamp in the passport.
Egypt Tourist E-visa fees for citizens of United States of America
| Type of visa | Validity | Processing | Embassy fee | Service fee | Tax | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days Single Entry | Up to 90 days | 7 business days | $25.00 | $59.00 | $0.00 | $84.00 |
| Single entry (30 days stay) | Up to 90 days | 11 business days | $25.00 | $99.00 | $0.00 | $124.00 |
| Single entry (30 days stay) | Up to 180 days | 11 business days | $60.00 | $99.00 | $0.00 | $159.00 |
| Single entry (30 days stay) | Up to 180 days | 11 business days | $60.00 | $209.00 | $0.00 | $269.00 |
| 30 days Multiple Entry | Up to 90 days | 7 business days | $60.00 | $59.00 | $0.00 | $119.00 |
| Multiple entry (30 days stay) | Up to 90 days | 11 business days | $60.00 | $99.00 | $0.00 | $159.00 |
| Multiple entry (30 days stay) | Up to 180 days | 11 business days | $85.00 | $99.00 | $0.00 | $184.00 |
| Multiple entry (30 days stay) | Up to 180 days | 20 business days | $0.00 | $209.00 | $0.00 | $209.00 |
| Multiple entry (30 days stay) | Up to 180 days | 11 business days | $85.00 | $209.00 | $0.00 | $294.00 |
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