Visa for Egypt: when to leave and what rules to follow

Egypt is certainly one of the most attractive Mediterranean countries and full of things to do and see. But when is the best time to leave for this destination? And what are the Requirements to get Egypt visa?

Traveling in Egypt

Based on the latest regulatory updates, travellers who are in possession of a COVID 19 Vaccination Certificate are exempt from the obligation to present a negative test (PCR or antigen). However, it is necessary to comply with these conditions:

• the certificate must be issued by an accredited laboratory in the country where the vaccination was performed
• The certificate must have a QR barcode and must not have any abrasions, deletions or modifications
• at least 14 days must have passed since the inoculation of the second dose of vaccine or the single dose.

Therefore, only travellers who do not have a vaccination certificate or who have only received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine must present a negative PCR or antigen test result, carried out in Italy within 72 hours of arriving in Egypt.

Please note that:

• Children under 12 are exempt
• the healing certificate in Egypt is not considered valid
• Certificate checks are carried out by airlines, which can therefore deny boarding to passengers without them.

How does the Egypt visa work?

Having introduced the above, let's try to summarise what rules are foreseen for those who want to visit the capital of Egypt or other destinations in this country, such as the unmissable Pyramids.

First of all, it is good to know that all those who live in the European Union can apply for a visa for Egypt online. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to wait in long lines at the competent offices: it will be sufficient to connect online, fill out the application form, make the payment and wait for the release of the Egypt visa.

Regarding the type of visa needed to enter Egypt, we remind you that the e-visa for Egypt It is one of the simplest types to apply for online and is the most suitable for tourists who wish to stay in this country for no more than 30 consecutive days, for a holiday or to visit family or friends. Applying for an electronic visa online is, in short, the easiest way to meet the regulatory requirements set out in Egypt for the entry of tourists.

If your trip is not for tourism purposes or you wish to stay in this country for more than 30 consecutive days, you must make an appointment at the Consulate of Egypt and request a different type of visa.

What are the requirements to apply for an Egypt Electricity Visa?

To obtain an e-Visa for Egypt you need to ensure that you meet the following requirements:

• possession of a passport with an expiry date of not less than 6 months, starting from the time of arrival in Egypt
• travel using the same document (passport) that was previously used to apply for the visa, considering their close and unique connection
• indication of at least one place of overnight stay in the country of destination already at the time of the visa application. Considering that the place must be proven in case of verification, it is a good idea to keep a copy of the hotel reservation with you. If, however, you are staying somewhere other than a hotel, such as at the home of family members or friends, it is sufficient to keep an invitation from the person who will be hosting you

presentation of tickets for other flights or cruises that the traveler intends to take during his stay in Egypt.

Visa for Egypt: times and costs

Having established the above, we recall that the cost of visa It is quite low and can be obtained for a fee of less than 50 euros for a single-entry visa and less than 90 euros for a multiple-entry visa.

Finally, regarding the time needed to obtain this document, it is good to share that there are no guaranteed times for delivery. The average time is however about ten days. It is also possible to opt for the urgent delivery of the electronic visa, with a privileged procedure that has an additional cost but that, in any case, does not guarantee any certain timing (the average wait is about 5 days).