Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritians visiting
Egypt
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Egyptian Visa.
- A passport with six months validity and at least two unused pages for visa stamping
- Application form completely filled,signed and dated
- Copy of salary slips or pay check for the past three months
- Valid travel insurance
- Round trip flight ticket
- An itinerary of the trip
- For self employed applicants, include a copy of your business registration license and copy of bank statement for the past 6 months
- Students should submit a letter of approval from authorities of their school
- If you’re employed, the following additional documents are needed:
- A letter from your employer written on the company’s letter headed paper
- The letter should state the duration of the stay, purpose of the visit and that you would be returning to your job after your stay
- Original payslip
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of the stay
Egypt Visa for Mauritians
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5-10 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 5-10 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Egypt Visa
- A passport with six months validity and at least two unused pages for visa stamping
- Application form completely filled,signed and dated
- Copy of salary slips or pay check for the past three months
- Valid travel insurance
- Round trip flight ticket
- An itinerary of the trip
- For self employed applicants, include a copy of your business registration license and copy of bank statement for the past 6 months
- Students should submit a letter of approval from authorities of their school
- If you’re employed, the following additional documents are needed:
- A letter from your employer written on the company’s letter headed paper
- The letter should state the duration of the stay, purpose of the visit and that you would be returning to your job after your stay
- Original payslip
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of the stay
Egypt Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Mauritians traveling to Egypt with the aim of sight-seeing, relaxing and visitations are eligible for this visa
- You can attend events, festivals and ceremonies in Egypt with this visa
- This visa is valid for 90 days and can be a single-entry or multiple-entry visa
- It takes 5-10 days for the visa application to be processed
- If you will be staying with a friend or relative, an invitation letter from your host is required. The letter should carry information such as your host’s address and contact details
- A copy of your recent bank statement, paycheck or salary slip is required as proof of sufficient funds for the trip
- Employed applicants are required to submit a letter from their current employer stating that the employer is aware of the trip and that the applicant will return to Mauritius at the expiration of the visa
- Retired applicants should submit a proof of their retirement such as a recent pension statement
- Minors traveling with their parents are required to have a copy of their original birth certificate and a letter of authorization signed by both parents or legal guardian
- Proof of an accommodation reservation that will be valid for the duration of the trip is required
- While in Egypt, you are not allowed to engage in any profit-making venture or study
- Overstaying your visa is illegal. It is however possible to extend your visa if you need more stay time.
Egypt Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
Egypt Visa Fees
Tourist visa
Single-entry
Multiple-entry
30.00 (USD)
40.00 (USD)
Business visa
Single-entry
Multiple-entry
40.00 (USD)
55.00 (USD)
Egypt Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Mauritius
Port Louis
2nd floor, Sun Trust Building Edith Cavell street, P.O. box 30, Port Louis
egyembassy@int.net.mu
+230 213 1765