Entry Visas
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 your nearest Egyptian
Consular mission for more details concerning visa regulations
applying to your citizenship.
Visitors entering Egypt at the overland border post
to Taba to visit Gulf of Aqaba coast and St. Catherine can be
exempted from 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, Montenegro,
Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, The Philippines, Russia, Serbia,
Slovenia, Sri-Lanka, Tadzhikistan , Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan,
Ukraine, Uzbekistan and all African countries. Residents of the
above countries may apply for a visa through their nearest Egyptian
Consulate or Embassy.
Tourist Visa: is usually valid for a period not
exceeding three months and granted on either single or multiple
entry basis. Entry 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.
