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.
Hi! I just wanna ask, will they collect your passport or will you leave it there while waiting for your visa to be approved or they will only stamped it after you get approved. I’m working abroad po kasi and there’s no Egyptian embassy here in the country km working right now:
The visa takes about a month to process from filing. When you file your application, you do not need to leave your passport. But when visa is approved, you will bring your passport and leave it there for 1-2 days for them to stick the visa.
Thank you for this one. I’ll apply tomorrow. :)
How long the process visa egypt in manila
up to 1 month
pano po if unemployed ka ngayon but you have 500k in your account. mabibigyan kaya ng visa
Maybe
Do you know why the polio vaccine is required? I dont remember if ive had that vaccine, do i need to get a shot?
How many months before your intended travel date do you apply for the visa? What do u recommend? Will they put the validity date to cover yourintended travel date?
Hi! May I know how long the visa is valid? Can I apply 6 months in advance?
Magkano po ang need ng laman ng bank statement kapag magtourist visa po sa Egypt?
The amount of money you need in the bank to apply for a Visa is unknown. Generally, you need to show that you have enough financial resources to cover your travel and living expenses during your stay in their country. The minimum amount of funds required can also vary depending on the length of your stay and the purpose of your visit. In general, the amount of funds required is usually around €100 per day of stay, although this can vary depending on the country. It is important to note that the funds required for your application do not necessarily need to be in a bank account. You can also show proof of other forms of financial resources, such as cash, traveler’s checks, or credit cards. At the end of the day, pwede ka nila bigyan ng visa kahit wala ka mashadong pera, at maari ding madeny kahit may pera at trabajo ka. It’s the luck of the roll! Good luck sis
Hello! How much money (or at least the ADB) did you have in your bank account?
Also, how early in advance did you apply for your egypt visa?
Hi! I just need some tips..
I have Egyptian boyfriend and the visa is for me and our daughter. Is it okay to tell them that aside of having a visit to my daughter’s relatives is we will also fix our wedding there?..hope you notice..thank you
hi, ano po nilalagay dun sa Address in A.R of Egypt? Thanks!