Non-Egyptian visitors arriving in Egypt are required to be in possession of a valid passport. Entry visas may be obtained from Egyptian Diplomatic and Consular Missions Abroad or from the Entry Visa Department at the Travel Documents, Immigration and Nationality Administration (TDINA). It is, however, possible for most tourists and visitors to obtain an entry visa at any of the Major Ports of Entry. Please check with the nearest Egyptian Consulate for specific details and regulations relevant to your nationality. Notes:
Visitors entering Egypt at the overland border post to Taba to visit Gulf of Aqaba coast and St. Catherine can@Ú<źm visa and granted a free residence permit for fourteen days to visit the area.
Citizens of the following countries are required to be in possession of a pre-arrival visa: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chechnya, Croatia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Lebanon, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldavia, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, The Philippines, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Sri-Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and all African countries.
Those in possession of a residence permit in Egypt are not required to obtain an entry visa if they leave the country and return to it within the validity of their residence permit or within six months, whichever period is less.
There are three types of Egyptian visa:
oTourist Visa: is usually valid for a period not exceeding three months and granted on either single or multiple entry basis.
oEntry Visa: is required for any foreigner arriving in Egypt for purposes other than tourism, e.g. work, study, etc. The possession of a valid Entry Visa is needed to complete the residence procedure in Egypt.
oTransit Visa.
Major Ports of Entry to Egypt Airports:
oCairo International (2 terminals)
oAlexandria Nozha
oLuxor, Upper Egypt
oAswan, Upper Egypt
oHurghaga, Red Sea
oSharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai
Marine Harbors
oAlexandria, Mediterranean
oPort Said, Mediterranean
oDamietta, Mediterranean
oSuez, Gulf of Suez
oNuweiba, Gulf of Aqaba
oHurghada, Red Sea
oSafaga, Red Sea
oSharm El-Sheikh, Red Sea
Overland Entry Posts:
oSalloum, northwestern border (to and from Libya)
oRafah, northeastern border (to and from Gaza strip, the Occupied Territories and Israel)
oTaba, eastern border (to and from Israel)
Exemptions from Visa Fees Egyptian visa fees do not apply to the following:
Holders of diplomatic passports.
Officials of international organizations and specialized agencies and state delegates to conferences.
Arab League officials.
Non-national spouses of Egyptian nationals.
Non-national members of the clergy, prominent scientists, journalists and members of official cultural, educational and sports delegations.
Non-national students studying in Egyptian institutions.
Non-diplomatic personnel of diplomatic and consular missions affected in Egypt.
Parents, siblings and adult children of members of the diplomatic and consular corps affected in Egypt.
Nationals of Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Russia and the United States are partially exempt from Egyptian visa fees and will, therefore, pay a reduced Fee
Egypt Tourist Visa Application
Issued to foreigners who enter Egypt temporarily for touring, family visiting or other personal affairs. The Egypt tourist or visa is issued for a single entry within three months, for stay of up to 30 days Egypt Tourist Visa Requirement:
1. Valid Passport: Your signed passport must be valid and with sufficient blank pages for any visa stamps. The passport's expiration date must be greater than six months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. If your passport does not meet the requirements, you must renew your passport or obtain a new one.
2. Complete Application: Download, print, fully complete, and sign one copy (copies) of the application form.
3. Photographs: You must provide one 2"x 2" passport photographs
Egypt Business Visa Application
Issued to foreigners who are invited to Egypt for business visit, research, lecture, scientific-technological and cultural exchanges. The Egypt business visa is issued for a single entry within three months, for stay of up to 30 days. Egypt Business Visa Requirement
1. Valid Passport: Your signed passport must be valid and with sufficient blank pages for any visa stamps. The passport's expiration date must be greater than six months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. If your passport does not meet the requirements, you must renew your passport or obtain a new one.
2. Complete Application: Download, print, fully complete, and sign one copy (copies) of the application form. 3. Photographs: You must provide one 2x 2 passport photographs. 4 .Business Letter A business letter of financial responsibility is required to be type written on company letterhead and addressed to "Visa Section, Embassy of Egypt". Letter must include the purpose fo travel, nature of business to be performed. Guarantee of financial support and should be signed by an officer or manager at the company
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G.O.I.E.F. has the honor to inform you the tour agents inside the Arab Republic of Egypt, who are authenticated by G.O.I.E.F. to present all the Touristic services.
1- karnak office of - Nasr city Tel: (202) 2718031-2725803 Fax(202) 2746336 E-Mail address: nasrcity @ karnak- egypt.com Web site: www. Karnak-egypt.com
