Egypt e-Visa

Egypt e-Visa General Information

The Egypt e-Visa is an online visa implemented to speed up the application process and encourage more tourists to visit the country. It is available for every eligible traveler who would like to enter Egypt for purposes related to tourism or business.

The online visa program was launched in 2017. Since then, visitors have been able to apply for the Egyptian e-Visa electronically from home. The process is much more convenient than the standard visa registration at the Embassy.

The Egypt e-Visa application form is easy to complete. The questionnaire includes a few personal and travel-related questions, and the registration procedure consists of 3 short steps. All you need to do is fill in the form, cover the fee, and print out the approved visa.

There are two types of Egyptian online visas – a single-entry and a multiple-entry one. Both allow you to stay in the country for 30 days within their respective validity periods.

Who Needs an e-Visa to Egypt?

The Egypt electronic visa is available for every eligible foreigner traveling for tourism or business purposes. With the e-Visa, you can visit your family, attend a sightseeing tour, conclude contracts, or participate in seminars.

If you are not eligible for the electronic visa to Egypt, you must schedule a meeting at the nearest Embassy and request a regular visa.

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List of Eligible Countries

Only citizens of eligible countries may apply for an electronic visa to Egypt. Check the list below and find out if your country of origin is on that list.

e-Visa for Egypt is available to the citizens of following countries:

• Albania
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• India
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• South Korea
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Macedonia
• Malta
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Montenegro
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Rusia
• Serbia
• Seychelles
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Holy See

Please note that citizens of Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal, and Italy do not have to provide a passport when applying for an online visa to Egypt. A valid ID card is enough.

Types of Egyptian Electronic Visas

There are two types of online Egypt visas that travelers may apply for:

• single-entry Egypt e-Visa: valid for 3 months from the date of issue. It allows one 30-day-long visit to Egypt for tourism or business purposes.
• multiple-entry Egypt e-Visa: issued for visitors who need to travel to Egypt more than once. It grants unlimited entries within a 6-month validity period. In total, visits cannot last longer than 30 days.

No matter the visa type, it remains effective only with a valid passport. Moreover, the validity of your passport cannot expire in less than 6 months.

Egypt e-Visa Application Instruction

The Egypt visa online can be issued when the registration procedure is completed. To fill out the form, you need a valid passport and a device with a good Internet connection.

Follow this short application guide and get an online visa to Egypt in the most convenient possible way:

• Complete the visa application form by providing your personal details and travel information. Check the completed data twice to avoid any mistakes. Submit the application with supporting documents (passport and photographs).
• Cover the processing fee of 69 or 99 EUR (the amount depends on the selected visa type). There are a few different payment methods available. Save the payment confirmation delivered to your e-mail.
• Check for the approved Egypt visa, the PDF file will be delivered to the given e-mail address. Print out the permit and carry it with you for the travel.

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Requirements for Egypt Online Visa

Every citizen of an eligible country may submit a visa application using a working electronic device. Remember to attach the following documents to the registration form:

• applicant’s passport photo with bio-data page that will not expire for at least 6 months from the intended date of arrival in Egypt
• applicant’s face photo taken with a phone or a camera
• invitation letter from the family member for family-related travel
• invitation letter from the Egyptian company for business-related travel

Some travelers may also be required to submit additional documents:

• proof of booked hotel reservation (if applicable)
• proof of purchased flight ticket (if applicable)

Arriving in Egypt, you must carry a printed copy of your e-Visa and a passport with at least a 6-month validity. For family and business travel, a suitable invitation letter is also required.

Egyptian e-Visa Validity

The single-entry visa remains valid for 3 months, allowing you to visit the country once for 30 days. On the other hand, the multiple-entry permit is effective for 6 months from the date of issue, granting you numerous visits to Egypt.

If your passport expires early, it renders your Egyptian e-Visa invalid as well. Before leaving for the journey to Egypt, you should ensure your passport stays valid throughout the trip.

Transit Information

Every traveler who plans on passing through Egypt to another country must have a relevant Transit Visa. Complete the online registration form if you are eligible for the electronic visa. Otherwise, request a regular visa at the Egyptian Embassy.