This is the most updated application process for Filipinos to acquire a Tourist Visa to Egypt.
The requirement for a tourist visa to Egypt is straightforward. Still, you must go to the embassy 3 times during the process, which is a hassle if you are not from Makati. Vaccines for Polio and Covid are no longer needed. If you are from outside of Manila, it is possible to ask someone to apply on your behalf.
In applying for an Egyptian Tourist visa, you DO NOT NEED to pay the 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 with a passport. Pay the application fee of 200 pesos upon filing. A receipt will be issued to claim your visa when approved.
- Wait for Visa Approval call (30 days minimum according to embassy)
- Submit your passport and pay the visa fee of P4000 (a staggering price increase from P1700 in 2022!)
- Back to the embassy after 5 days to get your passport with the visa sticker affixed.
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
- Photocopy of Passport Information page
- Bank Certificate, 7 days old
- Employment Certificate stating salary or Business Registration (whichever applies to you)
- Tour Itinerary
- Letter of Intent duly signed by the applicant
- Copy of Philippine residency/ visa / Immigration ID Card (for Philippine-based foreigners).
- Copy of valid US, Canadian, Schengen, Australian, UK Visa, Japan if available
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.
If you are more than one person applying for visa, one person can file on behalf of everyone.
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 mobile phone upon entry.
Ms. Marian, the consular officer inside the embassy will be the one to check and accept your application. She is the one who replies to emails and also answers calls.
When should you apply for Egyptian Visa?
Egyptian visa is valid for 3 months from its issuance. The embassy estimates they need one month to process your visa (FYI: not guaranteed). Therefore, I recommend you apply about 2 months before your intended trip to Egypt. My visa was approved in 20 days and 5 days to affix the visa. You must enter and exit Egypt within the validity period.
Where is the Egyptian Embassy in Manila?
If you have more questions regarding visa application, contact the Embassy directly via 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 4,000 Cash upon approval ! a staggering increase from the Php 1700 I paid in 2022. The Egyptian visa fee outside the Philippines is only USD25. I am shookt
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. Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly to Aswan.
Day 3-4, Aswan: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu, Philae, Unfinished Obelisk
Day 5-6, Nile River Cruise: Sail along the Nile and stay overnight in a Felucca (traditional Egyptian sailboat.
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. :)