IFMSA-Egypt's Visa Guide Book

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WELCOME to IFMSA-Egypt Visa Booklet

Dear reader,

We would like to welcome you, meet you, see you, and host you in our beloved country Egypt! In order to support you and make the visa-obtaining process as easier and less anxious as it could be, we designed this brief guide to help you navigate the process of obtaining a visa to visit the magnificent land of Egypt. In this Visa Guide you shall find relevant information to:

The recommended type of visa 1

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Types of Visa to Egypt

Who needs a visa to Egypt, and who doesn’t

The three ways you can get a visa to Egypt if you need to

The eligible countries for different types of visas to Egypt

The application process

Some important notes and tips

Finally, some very important links

With this Egyptian Visa Guide, you shall be equipped with the necessary information to apply for a tourist visa to Egypt. Follow the outlined steps and tips to ensure a smooth application process, and embark on an unforgettable journey to the land of the Pharaohs.

Enjoy your trip!

IFMSA-Egypt Exchange team

The recommended visa type is

TouristVisa

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Some general information

Types of Visas:

A. B.

Single Entry Visa: Valid for 3 months; allows a stay of up to 30 days (25$) - [recommended for exchange situation]

Multiple Entry Visa: Valid for 6 months; allows multiple stays of up to 30 days each (60$)

Who needs visa to Egypt

A visa to Egypt is usually very easy to get. Although most nationalities are required to obtain a visa to enter Egypt for more than 15 days The following Countries don’t need visas to Egypt:

Bahrain

Hong Kong

Kuwait

Macao

Oman

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

If you do not possess a passport issued by one of the above countries, then you need to obtain a visa to Egypt

How you can issue the visa:

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The Online (e-Visa), this option is the most convenient and recommended.

On arrival visa (at specific entry points) 2

Through the Egyptian Embassy or its representative in your country 3

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Eligible countries for Egypt e-Visa

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Countries

The same as those eligible for on arrival visa, but with 4 more countries, which are:

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Kazakhstan

Visa application process for e-Visa

and on arrival visa:

e-Visa:

1. Visit the official Egyptian e-Visa portal (www.visa2egypt.gov.eg)

2. Complete the online application form

3. Upload the required documents

4. Pay the visa fee using a credit or debit card

5. Receive the e-Visa via email

6. print and carry it during your travel

On arrival visa:

1. Available for select nationalities at major Egyptian airports (see later).

2. Complete the visa application form upon arrival

3. Provide the required documents

4. Pay the visa fee in cash so make sure you have enough cash with you

General required documents

A. Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry

B. Recent passport-size photo

C. Completed visa application form

E. In some cases travel itinerary and hotel reservations are needed (in your case as an exchange student the address of your lodging should be enough)

F. Return or onward flight ticket

Some important notes and useful tips

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Only cash allowed for on arrival visa

You can't pay for your on-arrival visa using debit/credit cards. The fees can only be paid using cash money in USD (British pounds and Euros are accepted in some cases but USD is the most accepted, so it's safer if you have enough USDs with you). If you wish to pay by your card you may apply using the e-Visa method. 02

On arrival visa is available for single entry only

Although there are single-entry and multiple-entry visas to Egypt, only single-entry visas are available on arrival. While e-Visa allows both options. 03

On arrival visas can be obtained ONLY from the following airports

Cairo International Airport, Cairo

Hurghada International Airport, Hurghada

St Catherine International Airport, St Catherina

Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Luxor Airport International Airport 04

The Egypt visa for a single entry allows a stay of 30 days maximum

Regardless you obtained your single-entry visa as an onarrival visa or through the e-Visa portal, the visa allows a stay of 30 days maximum in the country. However, you can renew your visa. You may check this article for more details.

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Some tips for a Successful Visa Application

Ensure your passport has enough blank pages for entry and exit stamps

Double-check the accuracy of the information on your application form Apply for the e-Visa at least 7 days before your intended travel date Keep digital and physical copies of all your travel documents.

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Tips after airport arrival

double-check your luggage and your belongings before leaving. get a sim card from the airport to stay in contact with your contact person in case you need help. have your contact person’s number written down somewhere accessible (wallet) in case you lose your phone.