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Visa - Passport |
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Visa
Required? |
Passport
Required? |
Return
Ticket Required? |
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British |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Australian |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Canadian |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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USA |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Other EU |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Japanese |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Passports
Passport valid for at least 6 months required by all.
Visas
Required by all except the following:
a. nationals of Kuwait, who are allocated a 6 months' residence
permit upon arrival.
b. Palestinians holding an Egyptian residence card, provided
the stay outside Egypt does not exceed 6 months.
c. nationals of Bahrain, Oman, the United Arab EmiratesDjibouti,
Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Jordan (only with a passport with at
least 5 years' validity), Libya, and Yemen Republic for stays
of up to 3 months
d. nationals of Malaysia for stays of up to fifteen days
e. those continuing their journey to a 3rd country within
24 hours, provided they hold confirmed tickets.
f. cruise ship passengers entering the country, at any port,
for a maximum of 3 days.
Note
a. The amount of stay permitted in Egypt in which visa exemptions
apply to such nationals varies and it is recommended to contact
the nearest Embassy/Consulate prior to travel to confirm the
details.
b. Those in possession of a residence permit to Egypt are
not needed to obtain an entry visa if they leave Egypt and
return within the validity of their residence permit or within
6 months, whichever period is less.
c. Nationals of Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iran, The Philippines
and holders of Palestinian documents must not leave the airport
transit lounge if travelling enroute to onward destination.
All other nationals must remain within the airport complex.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist and Business (single and multiple
entry).
Cost varies according to nationality.
For United Kingdom nationals:
• Tourist: £15
(single-entry) and £18 (multiple-entry)
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Business: £53 (single-entry) and £91 (multiple-entry).
For United States nationals:
• All visas £12.
Processing fees for other nationals vary considerably therefore
check with the appropriate Consulate (or Consular section
of Embassy) for further details, see Passport/Visa Information.
Validity
Varies, but are usually valid for 6 months from the
date of issue for stays of up to 3 months and Visas cannot
be post-dated. Visas can be extended 1 week before the end
of the permitted stay in Egypt at Immigration.
Application
to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see
Passport/Visa Information section below.
Note
It is, however, possible for most visitors and tourists
to obtain an entry visa at any of the major ports of entry
into Egypt. Visitors are advised to check with their nearest
Egyptian Consular mission for more details concerning visa
regulations applying to their citizenship.
Application
requirements:
a. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 1 blank
page.
b. Application form, completed and signed.
c. 1 recent passport sized photo.
d. Postal applicants must enclose a registered or recorded-delivery,
self-addressed envelope and pay by postal order only.
e. Fee, payable by cash or postal order.
f. Business letter for Business visa.
Working
days required:
Same day for personal applications with 7 days or more from
day of receipt for postal applications. Processing may take
longer (estimated 6 to 8 weeks) for the following nationals,
who require pre-approval from the relevant authorities in
Cairo: Algeria, Bangladesh, China (PR), Ethiopia, Eritrea,
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan and Tunisia.
Note
Visitors from all countries except the European Union and
the United States of America must register with the police
within 1 week of arrival in Egypt, although this service is
generally undertaken by the hotel.
Passport/Visa
Information:
Embassy of the Arab Republic
of Egypt in the United Kingdom
26 South Street,
London
W1Y 6DD,
UK
Telephone number: (020) 7499
3304.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday
9.30 am to 4.30 pm (10.00 am to 3.00 pm during Ramadan).
Egyptian Consulate in the UK
2 Lowndes Street,
London
SW1X 9ET,
UK
Telephone number: (020) 7235
9777
Website: www.egyptianconsulate.co.uk
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30 am to
12.30 pm (lodging applications)and 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm (visa
collection).
Embassy of the Arab Republic
of Egypt in the USA
3521 International Court,
NW,
Washington,
DC 20008
USA
Telephone number: (202) 895
5400. |
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