This is the most updated application process for Filipinos to acquire a Tourist Visa to Egypt.
The requirement for a tourist visa to Egypt has changed a little with the addition of vaccines being required but remains simple and straightforward. Still, you need to go to the embassy 3 times during the process, which is a hassle if you don’t live near the Egyptian Embassy in Makati.
In applying for an Egyptian Tourist visa, you DO NOT NEED to pay the Php 1,700 visa fee if you're not approved, but you do need to pay an application fee of 200 upon filing. You DO NOT NEED to book flight and hotel.
4 Steps in Applying for Tourist Visa to Egypt
- Prepare and submit the requirements at the Egyptian embassy without a passport. Pay the application fee of 200 pesos upon filing (this is a new step)
- Wait for Visa Approval call (30 days minimum, but got my advice in 7 days)
- Submit your passport and pay the visa fee of P1700 (single entry) and P4000 (multiple entries) – price increase since 2022
- Pick up your passport with the visa sticker stamped
Required Documents for Egypt Visa Application
- Filled up Visa Application Form
- Two (2) recent colored photos, 2″x 2″ with white background
- Passport with 6 months validity
- Bank Certificate, 7 days old
- Employment Certificate stating salary or Business Registration (whichever is applicable to you)
- Tour Itinerary
- Copy of Philippine residency/ visa / Immigration ID Card (for Philippine-based foreigners).
- International Vaccination Certificate of the COVID-19 Vaccination (Fully Vaccinated)
- Add a cover letter stating the purpose of your trip even if it’s not a requirement
— (Additional Requirements listed below, if applicable only)
10. Letter of Invitation from the Host in Egypt (scanned copy of a duly signed letter addressed to the Embassy stating the purpose of invitation and relation to the invitee including complete address and contact details of the host in Egypt)
11. Copy of valid passport and Valid Residency / Visa of Host in Egypt
A visa application must be submitted personally to the Embassy during consular working hours from Monday – Wednesday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. except for holidays. No appointment is necessary.
When you get to the embassy office at the 7F, you will note 2 PNP and 2 Filipino soldiers stationed at the door. There is one Egyptian receptionist to whom you must surrender your iPhone upon entry.
Ms. Marian, the consular assistant will be the one to check and accept your application. She will be the one to reply to your email and also answer the calls.
Where is the Egyptian Embassy in Manila?
If you have more questions regarding visa application, please get in touch with the Embassy directly on any of the following means below. They are prompt with replies via email and also friendly over the phone.
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Manila 7th Floor G.C. Corporate Plaza 150 Legaspi St., Legaspi Village Makati City Tel: 8843-9220 & 8843-9232 Email: egyptmanila@gmail.com Consular Hours: Monday – Wednesday, except holidays 9:00 AM - 12:00 NN Filing Fee: Php 200 cash upon filing Visa Fee: Php 1,700 Cash upon approval
Egypt Tour Itinerary Sample
Egypt in 1 Week
Day 1-2, Cairo: Walking tour of the city with an egyptologist. Tour the pyramids and the sphinx. Explore the Cairo Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Fly to Aswan.
Day 3-4, Aswan: Camel ride to the Monastery of St. Simeon, Nubian Museum, excursion to Elephantine Island, Abu Simbel – one of the most recognizable symbols of Egypt
Day 5-6, Nile River Cruise: Sail along the Nile and stay overnight in a Felucca (traditional Egyptian sailboat. Visit Kom Ombo Temple.
Day 7-8, Luxor: Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple Complex, Valley of the Kings, go shopping in a local bazaar. Return to Cairo.
if ever po mareject yung application, kelan ulet pwede mag apply? thank you
Hi! Thanks for the detailed info. I would like to know though what documents I need to present if I was asked to report to the embassy to hand my passport for the stamping of visa? Thanks!
Hi it’s my first time to travel abroad. Is there a chance that I can get my visa approved?
I’m meeting my long distance bf in Egypt for a holiday.
Hi, Im Married to Egyptian, do I need bank statement or our authenticated Marriage cert will do?
Hi! Do we need to have a ‘show money’? or is there a minimum amount requirement ?
Hi! When you gave your passport for the visa sticker, how long did you wait until you got it back?
Hi there, I followed your recommendation and requirements for the visa. However, they just told me to wait for their call within 30days. I’m not sure if what’s this means, I got it or better next time. I would love to hear your thoughts about it, thanks and more power!
It means you have to wait for them to call you to know if you are denied or approved. Need nila mag review ng document mo. They send pa daw to Egypt.
Thank you so much for replying. It means a lot :) but then I’m just worried kasi it’s been two weeks na po and haven’t received any calls from them. Though they are accommodating and replied to my e-mail na man po. Thanks and more power!
Hi na approve napo ba kayo? Waiting for mine, too. Wondering how long/fast the process is.thanks.
Hi,
I need your insight. I’m planning to apply for a visa to Egypt, however my passport is about to expire in September and the slot for renewal that I got is in September too. Would it be okay to apply let’s say this next week and just return to the with the new passport if ever I’ll be granted for a visa? Would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you.
hi there, thank you for this detailed info. if i may ask po, where did u get ur polio vaccine?
Hi, you can get your yellow card for polio shot and vax certificate thru https://icv.boq.ph/
Hi, I would like to ask if you presented an accommodation and flight reservation?
You don’t need to preset either. You would need to provide a detailed daily itinerary. If you are in the Philippines you need to provide proof of vaccination in the form of vaxcertph or COQ yellow card. You also need Polio vaccination.
Hello, where did you get the vax certph or COQ yellow card? Thanks!
Hi, you can get all your yellow card, polio shot and vax certificate thru https://icv.boq.ph/
Thanks for sharing this helpful guide! It’s my dream to go to Egypt to see the ancient pyramids, statues and temples there. I’ll make sure to check this off my bucket list. :)