Egypt Visa

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VISA APPLICATION FORM

  • Full Name:
  • Present Nationality:
  • Occupation / Profession:
  • Marital Status:
  • Current Residential Address:
  • Phone Number:
  • Purpose of Visit:
  • Intended Date of Arrival in Egypt:
  • Planned Duration of Stay (in days):
  • Number of Entries Requested:
  • Port of Entry into Egypt:
  • Residential Address in Egypt:
  • Names of Relatives or Friends in Egypt:
  • Addresses of Relatives or Friends in Egypt:
  • Accompanying Family Members (Name, Relationship, Date of Birth):
  • Children Endorsed on Passport (Name, Date of Birth):
  • Dates of Previous Visits to Egypt:
  • Purpose of Previous Visits:
  • Address During Previous Visits:
  • Other Relevant Information:

This is the exact form you purchase from the Embassy for $1.

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Purchase Application Form

  • Visit the Egyptian Embassy in Abuja in person.
  • Buy the official visa application form – cost is $1 (cash only).
  • Embassy hours for form purchase: Monday – Thursday, 10 AM – 2 PM.

Step 2: Embassy Appointment

After purchasing the form, you will be assigned a scheduled appointment date for document submission.

Step 3: Prepare Required Documents

You must gather and submit originals of the following:

  • Official Introduction Letter from employer (on company letterhead)
  • Flight Reservation (round-trip ticket)
  • Recent 6-month Bank Statement (stamped and signed by bank)
  • Hotel Reservation for entire stay
  • Copy of Passport Data Page
  • Copy of Work ID Card
  • Marriage Certificate (for couples) – legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mandatory)
  • Birth Certificate (for children) – legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mandatory)
  • Letter of Father’s Consent – legalized (if children are traveling)
  • Two (2) Recent Passport Photos (white background)
  • Yellow Fever Card – taken at least 10 days before application date
  • Polio Vaccination Certificate – valid for 4 weeks to 1 year before application date
  • Completed Visa Application Form (filled and signed).

Step 4: Submit Application

Visa Submission Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 12 Noon

Interview & Payment Hours: Monday – Friday, 1 PM – 3 PM

Pay fees only after visa is approved:

  • Single Entry: $100
  • Multiple Entry: $155
  • Cash only, in USD

Step 5: Collect Documents

Document collection days: Monday – Wednesday only.

OK-TO-BOARD (OTB) PROCESS (Special Pre-Approval)

This is different from the regular visa process and is used mainly for travelers not eligible for a visa on arrival but who are granted a pre-approved entry permit.

Processing Fee: $350 (USD cash only – no naira accepted).

Required:

  • Flight ticket
  • Yellow Fever Card (will be checked upon arrival)

At Arrival: Pay $25 for entry stamps at Egyptian airport

Processing Time: 3 – 5 working days

Validity: Visa lasts for 1 month from date of issuance

Airline Requirement: Usually must travel on EgyptAir (since they process the OTB clearance