What is a visa Egypt?

Are you planning a holiday to Egypt? In that case you need a holiday Egypt visa. Or do you need to go to Egypt for a business trip? Then you need an Egypt visa, because it is a requirement to enter the country. In both cases, this can be a regular visa Egypt or an electronic (e-)visa Egypt. This regular or e-visa must be applied for before you travel. With the Egypt visa you then have permission from the authorities to enter the country.

If you want to travel to Egypt for tourism purposes, you can apply for the e-visa to Egypt. You can apply for this online Egypt visa here. This visa is usually issued by the Egyptian government or immigration service. After the application is processed, the Egyptian government will digitally deliver the e-visa by e-mail.

If you travel to Egypt for business purposes, the regular visa Egypt is applicable. This is a sticker, which is issued by the government of Egypt. This sticker is then placed in the passport. You can also apply for an online tourist visa Egypt before departure, and convert this visa into a business visa Egypt on arrival in Egypt.

Our staff will work professionally to ensure that your visa application for Egypt is presented flawlessly to the Egyptian embassy and/or government, giving you the peace of mind you deserve.

What types of visa are available in Egypt?

Various visas are available for Egypt. The type of visa you need depends first of all on your travel purpose. The most common visas Egypt are an e-visa for tourism reasons or a regular visa for business purposes.

First of all, the purpose of your trip determines which type of visa Egypt you need to apply for. Not sure which visa Egypt is most suitable for you? Then please contact us, so we can advise you.

Business Travellers

In order to obtain a business visa for Egypt, we need to physically receive all documents (including passport and photos). Also, all travellers need to provide their own file with their own documents, so that we can deliver everything to the embassy of Egypt at the same time.

Do you wish to apply for a business visa for your trip to Egypt? Traveldocs can assist you and present your application at the embassy of Egypt! Please contact us by mail, phone or via our contact form. Our visa specialists will then inform you about the procedure, the costs and which documents you need to submit next.

You can also apply for an e-visa Egypt, which you can then change from Tourist to Business on arrival in Egypt. Do not forget to do this, because business activities (such as work meetings, introductions, etc.) are not allowed on a tourist visa. You are therefore required to convert your visa if you are travelling for business purposes. This is often a faster way of obtaining a visa to Egypt than applying for a regular visa through the embassy. Do you want to get appropriate advice before you apply for your visa to Egypt? Then please contact us!

Conditions e-Visa Egypt

On arrival in Egypt, the traveller must be able to prove the following:

Passport upon arrival must be valid for at least six months beyond the expiry date of your visa and must contain at least one blank page.
Proof of sufficient financial means (bank statement or credit card statement in traveller’s name)
A return or onward ticket(s) in the name of the traveller
A hotel reservation in the passenger’s name
Possession of all required documents for a possible next destination (think of a visa for the next destination, if applicable)

Processing Time, Visa Validity and Costs Visa Egypt

First of all, the cost visa Egypt varies by visa type and processing time. Normally, a normal application takes 6-10 working days. In addition, you can also apply for an express procedure, in which case the visa can be ready between 2 and 5 working days.

However, the Embassy of Egypt reserves the right to take longer at any time to assess your application.

An e-visa to Egypt costs €59.95 per person.

Moreover, the cost of the visa varies depending on the situation. This depends on the type of visa you wish to obtain, as well as the desired validity, processing procedure and number of entries.

A regular tourist visa to Egypt can be obtained from € 119.95 per person.
A regular business visa to Egypt can be obtained from € 124.95 per person.

This includes processing fees, consular fees, transaction fees and VAT. You can also use an express procedure for which a surcharge will be calculated. The visa fees mentioned on our website are subject to change. The embassy reserves the right to change the rates. Of course we will inform you in time.

At Traveldocs you can buy your visa to Egypt easily and online. The electronic visa Egypt is relatively cheap compared to the regular visa Egypt. Moreover, the processing is faster and you do not need to physically submit any documents or passports. Everything goes digitally and you receive the visa by mail when it is granted.

However, buying a regular visa Egypt also has its advantages, mainly because the validity may be longer. Also, when you don’t feel like converting / repurchasing your tourist visa locally, it is often an easier alternative to apply for your business visa Egypt in advance at the embassy. The cost of the e-visa Egypt is EUR 36.95 per person.

The cost of the regular visa varies according to the validity, number of entries and purpose of travel. We will be happy to find out which visa fees apply to your trip and which conditions you need to meet.

Traveldocs will gladly assist you with your visa application for Egypt and submit your documents to the relevant government authorities. On our website you can buy the e-visa to Egypt. Would you rather apply for a regular visa to Egypt and want to know what the costs are? Then contact us for the conditions and possibilities.

Why apply for your Egypt visa at Traveldocs?

At Traveldocs we guarantee a professional, correct, swift and also very reliable service when you apply for a visa to Egypt.

Our experienced experts check your application before it is submitted to the Consulate of Egypt. This way you can be 100% sure that your application is correct and safe.

Moreover, Traveldocs will keep you informed about the status of your visa application via e-mail or phone. Furthermore you can follow your application at all times via the Tracking function on our website.

Traveldocs is a Dutch company with years of experience and the right connections to correctly handle your documents. We work together with various tour operators, top clubs, large (international) companies and NGOs. Your documents are in safe hands with us at all times.

Are you planning to visit other countries besides Egypt?

Take a look at the visa countries below, so that you can travel well-prepared and with the right documents.

Apply directly for your visa to Egypt

Want to apply directly for your visa to Egypt? Then go to the online application form, where you can find all the information. Want to know more about the visa and the procedure first? Then read our FAQ Egypt page, or contact us via our online contact form.