Basic Travel Requirements for Zimbabweans visiting
Egypt
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Egyptian Visa.
- Online visa application forms of the applicant.
- An original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Two blank passport pages for stamps.
- Passport-size photographs of 35 x 44 mm dimension taken in a white background.
- The applicant’s income tax returns from the past 3 years.
- The applicant’s bank statements from the previous 6 months.
- Salary slip of the applicant from the past three months
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
- A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- A copy of the applicant’s travel insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- A copy of the applicant’s travel itinerary.
Egypt Visa for Zimbabweans
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 | 5-7 days | 1 month |
| Business visa | 5-7 days | 1 month |
General Requirements for Egypt Visa
- Online visa application forms of the applicant.
- An original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Two blank passport pages for stamps.
- Passport-size photographs of 35 x 44 mm dimension taken in a white background.
- The applicant’s income tax returns from the past 3 years.
- The applicant’s bank statements from the previous 6 months.
- Salary slip of the applicant from the past three months
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
- A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- A copy of the applicant’s travel insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- A copy of the applicant’s travel itinerary.
Egypt Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The tourist visa is for foreigners who intend to visit Egypt for tourism purposes.
- Foreigners can also visit friends and relatives with this visa.
- For applicants going to Egypt to visit their relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from your host should be provided. The letter should include the home address and a valid means of identification of the host.
- All minors traveling out of Zimbabwe with or without their parents should have the original copy of their birth certificate.
- Ensure you have a photocopy of all original documents as the embassy will not return the original copies unless copies are provided.
- You are required to have a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination.
- Travelers are advised to be immunized against Malaria, Typhoid and Hepatitis A and B.
- Employed applicants are required 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.
- At the expiry of your visa, you are expected to leave the country.
Egypt Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Applicants of this visa are those visiting Egypt for business purposes.
- This visa allows businessmen and women to visit Egypt to meet up with their partners and carry out all business activities.
- Holders of this visa are free to attend conferences, business summits and trade fairs while in the country.
- A letter of invitation from the company you are visiting in Egypt is required. The letter should have the address of the company you are visiting, the duration and purpose of your visit to the country.
- If the company you are meeting with is responsible for handling your expenses, it should be clearly stated in the letter.
- A letter from your employer stating that he is aware of your business leave must be provided.
- If you are less than 18 years, you should have the original copy of your birth certificate.
- Yellow fever vaccination is required.
- 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.
- Copies of the original documents should be made as the embassy will not return the original copies unless copies are provided.
- Travelers on this visa are not allowed to enroll in any institution in the country or take up paid employment.
Egypt Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (USD)
Business visa
60.00 (USD)
Egypt Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Zimbabwe
Harare
Egyptian Embassy. 7, Aberdeen Road Avondale P.O. Box A 433, Harare
egyptianembassy@live.com
(+263) 242 303 445 (+263) 242 303 497