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NG Citizens Visiting Egypt

Visa requirements, entry rules, and travel information for 2026

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Visa required

NG citizens must apply for a visa at the Egypt embassy or consulate before traveling. Contact the embassy well in advance.

📋 Required Documents

🛂 Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay
📷 Recent passport-sized photos (white background, last 6 months)
📝 Completed visa application form (from the embassy website)
✈️ Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking
🏨 Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, Airbnb, or host invitation)
💳 Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3 months)
🏥 Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage recommended)
💼 Proof of employment, business registration, or student enrollment
💰 Visa application fee payment (check current fees with embassy)
📅 Appointment confirmation (many embassies require advance booking)

⚠️ Requirements vary. Always verify with the official Egypt embassy before applying.

📋 How to Apply for a Visa

  1. 1
    Find the Egypt embassy
    Locate the Egypt embassy or consulate in your country. Use our embassy directory to find contact details and official website.
  2. 2
    Book an appointment
    Most embassies require an appointment for visa applications. Book well in advance — popular embassies can have waits of weeks.
  3. 3
    Prepare your documents
    Gather all required documents. Incomplete applications are rejected and fees are often non-refundable.
  4. 4
    Attend your appointment
    Arrive on time with all documents. You may be asked to provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
  5. 5
    Wait for processing
    Processing times vary from a few days to several weeks. Track your application status via the embassy website.
  6. 6
    Collect your visa
    Once approved, your visa is stamped in your passport. Verify all details are correct before traveling.

🏛️ Egypt Embassy Contact

Contact the Egypt embassy in your country to apply for your visa.

📞+20 2 2735 8311
View full embassy details →

Egypt — Quick Facts

Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan and the Sahara to the south, and Libya to the west.

🏛️ Capital
Cairo
💱 Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP)
📞 Dial Code
++20
🗣️ Language
Arabic

🆘 Emergency Numbers in Egypt

🚔 Police
122
🚑 Ambulance
123
🚒 Fire
180

📅 Upcoming Public Holidays in Egypt

Embassies and government offices may be closed on these dates.

Sinai Liberation Day 2026-04-25
Labour Day 2026-05-01
June 30 Revolution 2026-07-02
Revolution Day 2026-07-23

⚠️ Visa information is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect recent policy changes. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or government website before travel.

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