Basic Travel Requirements for Filipinos visiting
Egypt
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Egyptian Visa.
- A completely filled and signed Egyptian visa application form.
- Passport photographs not older than 6 months.
- Original passport or travel documents.
- The passport must have at least 6 months validity from the date of travel.
- The visa must have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings for the visa stamp.
- Travel itinerary (travel reservation to and from Egypt in the applicant’s name).
- Flight reservations to Egypt and return ticket.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer granting leave.
- Current bank statement of the applicant or their sponsor for the last 6 months.
Egypt Visa for Filipinos
Facts about Egypt
Egypt is a country which is very rich in history and culture. Egypt is known to have a lot of pyramids with most of them being tombs for the Egyptian pharaohs. The pyramids found at Giza are considered to be the most popular pyramids in Egypt. The largest pyramid is the ‘Pyramid of Khufu’ at Giza, it is the only one of the seven wonders of the world which still exists. Tourists in the country can visit museums to see ancient Egyptian antiquities or take a ride through the safari on a camel’s back or a jeep. Whatever you want to do during your time in Egypt, it definitely is great fun.
The tourism industry in Egypt is a leading aspect to the economic growth in Egypt. In 2010, Egypt played host to 14.7 million tourists and contributed more than 11%of the country’s GDP. From then on, the number of tourist visits in the country has been on the rise and it is expected to keep rising for the foreseeable future.
Travelers into Egypt are not allowed to enter or leave Egypt with more than $10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. People caught in any homosexual act are subject to 10 years imprisonment. Avoid drinking alcohol in public places, you could be arrested if seen doing so. The Egyptian government is not against the practice of Christianity but trying to convert someone to the Christian faith is illegal.
Types of Egypt Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 7 days | 30 days |
| Tourist visa | 7 days | 30 days |
| Transit visa | 7 days | 12 hours |
| Work visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Egypt Visa
- A completely filled and signed Egyptian visa application form.
- Passport photographs not older than 6 months.
- Original passport or travel documents.
- The passport must have at least 6 months validity from the date of travel.
- The visa must have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings for the visa stamp.
- Travel itinerary (travel reservation to and from Egypt in the applicant’s name).
- Flight reservations to Egypt and return ticket.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer granting leave.
- Current bank statement of the applicant or their sponsor for the last 6 months.
Egypt Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa type is for visa applicants who wish to go to Egypt for business, seminars, conferences and to sign negotiations.
- This visa lasts for 30 days and you are expected to leave Egypt on or before the expiration of this visa.
- Your passport must not be frayed, torn, separated, or altered in any other way.
- You must provide a two-colored passport-type photograph that must have been taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper.
- The photographs must be taken against an all-white background and must be two inches by two (2×2) inches providing the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression.
- You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes.
- Your photos must not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples.
- You are to submit a business cover letter from your Egyptian based company.
- All letters are to be printed on the company’s letterhead and must display an Egyptian address.
- Include two copies of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates to and from Egypt and must show your full name (as printed in your passport).
- You are to also submit a letter written by your employer in Philippines on company letterhead stating that you will be returning to your present job.
- The cover letter should state their awareness of your leave, purpose, and duration of stay.
- You are to submit an official invitation letter from the Egyptian company you are meeting stating the purpose and duration of your visit to Egypt.
- Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant’s duration of stay should be submitted.
- If your finances will be taken care of by your employer or the partner company, it should be clearly stated in the letter of invitation.
- Proof of previous business dealings between the Philippine company and the Egyptian company should be submitted.
- Proof of registration and receipt of paid fees for the registration of the conference should be made available for those who intend to attend conferences in Egypt.
- A certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting in Egypt should be provided.
- Applicants who own their own businesses should provide a copy of their income tax return for the last six months.
- Receipt of payment of visa application fees is to be submitted also.
- International Certificate of Vaccination of Yellow Fever should be provided by the applicant.
- Applicants are advised not to make the non-refundable expenses until their visa application is granted.
- You are to leave Egypt at the expiration of your visa.
Egypt Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The visa type is for persons who want to travel to Egypt for tourism, sightseeing, leisure and family and friends visitation.
- If you will be visiting someone in Egypt, a letter of invitation from your host in Egypt is to be submitted.
- The letter should contain information which includes the host’s home address, telephone number, and a valid means of identification.
- Foreigners on this visa cannot take up any form of employment and are not to receive payment for any service rendered while in the country.
- You are also not to seek public funds throughout your stay in Egypt.
- You can not attend seminars, conferences or take up an internship in Egypt with this visa type.
- The processing time for this visa is 7 working days.
- Employed applicants are to present a letter from their employer which states their position in the company, the duration of their employment, as well as the duration of their leave.
- Retired persons should possess a pension statement or documents showing other financial support from the last 6 months.
- For non-citizen applicants of this visa, a copy of their residence permit is to be submitted.
- Minors traveling without their parents or with one of their parents are required to have a copy of a letter of consent signed by both parents.
- The original copy of their birth certificate is to be also submitted.
- You are to present a document that shows that you have the incentive of returning to Philippines at the expiration of your visa.
- You are advised to be immunized against Malaria, Typhoid, and Hepatitis A and B and tender a certificate of vaccination to the consulate.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is also to be submitted.
- You are also to provide proof of hotel reservation or accommodation.
- You should also submit your travel itinerary.
- Travel insurance that covers your entire duration of stay in Egypt is also to be submitted.
Egypt Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is for visa applicant’s who wish to transit through Egypt to another country.
- This visa is valid for up to 12 hours.
- Flight tickets and visas for the next and final destination are to be provided.
- You are to leave Egypt on or before the expiration of this visa.
- You are not permitted to work or study while you are in Egypt.
- You are not to leave the airport transit area in the airport under any circumstance.
- You are to provide proof of payment of the visa application fee.
- Minors who are holders of this visa type are to submit an original copy of their birth certificate.
- This visa can not be extended.
Egypt Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Egypt for an employment opportunity.
- A valid passport for at least six months.
- 7 recent passport-sized (35mm x 45mm) photographs.
- Copy of university degree or educational certificates.
- Certificates of experience.
- Results of medical tests including HIV test.
- Copy of birth and marriage certificates if dependents are included in the application.
- Copy of a job offer letter.
- Applicants of this visa are to present proof of a clean criminal record.
- A curriculum vitae should be provided
- The job description of the position the applicant is being hired for.
- Sufficient funds during your stay in Egypt.
- Copy of the previous year’s tax documents
- Company registration documents signed by both the employer and the employee.
- Proof of declarations if any.
Egypt Visa Fees
Business visa
913.00 (EGP)
Tourist visa
415.00 (EGP)
Transit visa
415.00 (EGP)
Work visa
50.00 (EGP)
Egypt Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Philippines
Manila
7th floor G.C. Corporate Plaza Bldg. 150 Legaspi St. Legaspi Village Makati City
www.mfa.gov.eg/manila_emb
embassy.manila@mfa.gov.eg egyptmanila@gmail.com
(+63) 2 8843 9220 (+63) 2 8843 9232