Egypt Visa for United Kingdom Citizens

If you are a citizen of the United Kingdom and you wish to visit Egypt, you should read about what types of visas are offered to your country and which one is suitable for your needs.

There are many types and forms of visas, ranging from a two-day stay to a full 5 years stay. If you wish to work in the country of Egypt, you will also need to apply for a visa after you have been selected for a job in Egypt and the organization wishes to employ you. If you are a student who is interested in pursuing further studies in Egypt, you will also need to apply for a visa after you have received your admission enrollment, so you can go to study in Egypt. If you are a traveler who only wants to travel to Egypt then you will also require a visa.

In this article, we will show you what types of visas are available for your country and their criteria for applying.

Visiting Egypt

The world has many wonderful sights to see, and some of them are located in Egypt. With a rich past in religion, history, and architecture, Egypt is no stranger to the world of beauty.

Housing many of the ancient artifacts of the world, the sphinx, the pyramids of Giza, and many tombs of the late kings and princes, Egypt is considered a treasure for historians.

Egypt holds a lot of power in the world of tourists as it is said to be one of the best countries to visit in the world. With its vast range of beautiful buildings, natural sightings, and historical places, Egypt attracts thousands of citizens of the UK every year.

Egypt Visas for UK citizens

e-Visa for Egypt.

The e-Visa for Egypt is issued electronically online. The e-Visa is in a pdf format and is sent to the applicant's email address. The e-Visa grants you up to 30 days' stay in Egypt.

The e-Visa is a faster and swift process for acquiring a visa to go to Egypt. The e-Visa saves time and can be issued up to one week before your departure to the country.

Tourist Visa for Egypt.

The Egypt tourist visa is used for applying for a visa for Egypt with the intention of traveling and tourism. Tourist Visa is applied through a consulate/embassy.

Business/invest Visa for Egypt.

The business/invest Visa is granted to those that wish to attend a meeting, seminar, conference, or invest in a business located in Egypt. The business visa requires you to submit documents such as booked flight tickets, and a cover letter from the company you will be visiting or working with.

Other Egypt Visas for UK citizens.

There are other types of visas available for UK citizens as well, such as work visas, student visas, accompanying relative Visas, etc. These Visas cost more than the average visa and grant you up to a 5-year stay if your visa is issued. These Visas require more documentation, and forms along with information about the said organization you wish to be working, or studying at.

Egypt Work Visa.

If you wish to work in Egypt then you can apply for this visa after you have been selected for the job.

Egypt Student Visa.

If you wish to apply for studies in Egypt then you can apply for this Visa. A student visa lets you stay in the country until the completion of your course.

Egypt Medical attention Visa.

If you wish to get any medical treatment or procedure done in Egypt then you can request this Visa.

Egypt Visiting a relative Visa.

If you wish to visit a relative that is living in Egypt, then you can apply for this Visa.

Egypt Accompanying a relative Visa.

This Visa is issued to someone related to a person that is situated in Egypt because of their job. This Visa allows you to stay in Egypt with your relatives until their work is done.

Visa processing for Egypt.

The Egypt visa cost for UK citizens is paid in USD, pounds of sterlings currency. The fee transaction is made through credit, debit card, or bank transfer.

- The single entry visa fee for Egypt is 25 USD. You can stay 30 days in Egypt.

- The Multiple entry visa fee for Egypt is 60 USD.You can stay 30 days in Egypt.

There are 3 types of visa processes available for the normal visa type. These processes are :

- Normal Visa: The normal visa is issued in (...) upon receiving the form.

- Urgent Visa: The urgent visa is issued in (...) upon receiving the form.

- Super urgent Visa: The super urgent Visa is issued in (...) upon receiving the form.

Information about the visa for Egypt.

The e-Visa and the visa both grant you a 30-day stay in Egypt for a single entry, and a 90 days stay for a multiple entry visa.

The e-Visa and the visa are available in both, single-entry visas and multiple-entry visas.

The e-Visa is issued in 7 business days.

The e-Visa and Visa can be used for tourism, visiting a relative, or business intentions travel.

You can extend the duration of your stay in Egypt on a visa and an e-Visa as long as you make sure to request it before your duration of time has expired.

The e-Visa is available on arrival at the immigration counter at the airport in Egypt.

The visa and e-Visa are available in two types of formats which are :

Single entry Visa.

The single entry visa will allow you to come to Egypt one time after the issuance of your visa. You can only enter the country once with this Visa. The single-entry visa grants you 30 day's stay in Egypt. The single-entry visa is valid for up to six months after its issuance.

Multiple entry Visa.

You can come to Egypt multiple times with a multiple-entry visa. Multiple entry Visa allows the visa holder to enter and exit the country multiple times until the duration of stay is maxed out. The multiple entry visa grants you a 90 day stay in Egypt. The multiple-entry visa is valid for up to 6 months.

Applying for the Visa for Egypt.

To apply for the e-Visa, you will need to go to the online portal and :

  • Open the Egyptian visa application form that is available online on the portal.
  • Answer all the necessary questions that are asked in the form. You will be asked normal questions about you such as your name, date of birth, I'd card number and date of issuance and expiry, your passport number, and its expiry date along with your bank Statement and contact information including your home address, email, and cellphone number. If you are minor additional details will also be required along with your birth certificate.
  • Double-check the information you have typed. Any error in the information that has been provided by you can lead to the rejection of the e-Visa.
  • Attach all of the documents that are required in the form. You will need to submit your passport, and ID card in a scanned format along with any other required document, if any.
  • Select the process of the e-Visa.
  • Submit the e-Visa fee and form.
  • Wait for the arrival of your e-Visa.

To apply for a visa you will need to either send these documents by post or go and submit the form along with the documents by yourself. The process along with the Egyptian visa requirements are :

  • Getting the form for the Visa from the embassy/consulate office.
  • Filling the form, make sure you leave no blank spaces, and check your form again In case you have skipped, missed anything, or have made any errors. The form will require you to give your full name, date of birth, ID card number, date of issuance and expiry, passport number and date of issuance and expiry, bank account number, and contact information.
  • After the form is filled, check the documents that are required to be attached along with the form. The usual documents that are asked for by the consulate or embassy are a passport (the Passport should not be close to 6 months in expiring, an ID card, two passport-sized photographs (45mm x 35mm) against a white background, and bank information such as your bank statement.
  • You should submit the fee for the visa after you have selected the type of process you want to get your Visa for.
  • Along with the fee voucher, documents and form, you should put them all in an envelope and submit it to the embassy or consulate that is located in your city.
  • If you are applying by post, you should write your name on the self-addressed return envelope in block letters, and add a special delivery stamp.

Arriving in Egypt.

There are a few items that you should keep in hand when traveling to Egypt otherwise you will not be granted permission.

The items that you need to have with you when traveling to Egypt are your passport, ID card, travel itinerary, hotel reservations, flight ticket, e-Visa printout (if you have the e-Visa)


Frequently asked questions

If you are a holder of a UK passport, then you will need a visa or an e-Visa to enter Egypt. You can request a visa on arrival after you arrive in Egypt as well.

With the e-Visa available for UK citizens, it is best to apply for an e-Visa before your visit so you can avoid the hassle of getting in line and waiting for your turn at the counter.

If you are planning on visiting Egypt for a single time, then you should consider getting a single entry visa. The single entry visa costs less than the multiple entry visa and it will let you stay in Egypt for the same amount of time as the multiple entry visa.

However, if you do plan on revisiting Egypt then you should consider applying for the multiple entry visa as it will let you visit Egypt several times until the duration of your visa, or the visa itself expires.

Applying for the e-Visa, you can add more people to your application form, and attach their documents along with yours as well.

The fee for the e-Visa will be charged per amount of people that have applied for the e-Visa depending on the type that you have requested.

Yes, you can request an extension of your visa at the Egyptian passport and immigration office, but you will need to request the extension before you have maxed out your time in Egypt otherwise you will need to exit the country and apply for it again.

Yes, a minor will also need to have a visa to visit Egypt. If you are a minor that is traveling to Egypt alone, there will be much information about your guardian that will need to be provided for your Visa to be issued so there is no problem during your stay.

 

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