Requirements:

1. Passports – All nationalities 
   All passports must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of travelling.
2. Passports – Non European 
   Holders of non-European passports must have a valid UK visa for at least 6 months from the date of issuance of visa. (Other requirements may be needed for certain nationalities, please check Section I )
   Except: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, America and UK.
3. Photographs
   The applicant must provide two recent colored passport sized photograph (45mm x 35mm) taken against a white background, with the name of the applicant written on the back and attached to the application form.
4. Application Form
   A completed application must be provided by each applicant. Forms can be obtained from the Consulate General or downloaded by clicking here.
5. Fee Payment (See Visa Fees)
   Cash and card are accepted forms of payment for visas when applying in person.
6. Collection
   Given that all necessary documents are provided, visa is to be collected (AFTER FIVE WORKING DAYS) of submitting the application when applying in person.
   The applicant who applies personally should collect his/her passport personally as the consulate will not send his/her passport by post even if a return envelope will be provided.

Please note: Visa applications can be lodged at the Consulate by a third party, on behalf of applicant/s.

Requirements:

1. Passports – All nationalities 
   All passports must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of travelling.
2. Passports – Non European 
   Holders of non-European passports must have a valid UK visa for at least 6 months from the date of issuance of visa. (Other requirements may be needed for certain nationalities, please check Section I )
   Except: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, America and UK.
3. Photographs
   The applicant must provide two recent colored passport sized photograph (45mm x 35mm) taken against a white background, with the name of the applicant written on the back and attached to the application form.
4. Application Form
   A completed application must be provided by each applicant. Forms can be obtained from the Consulate General or downloaded by clicking here.
5. Fee Payment (See Visa Fees)
   The EXACT amount of fee/s is to be sent by Postal Order ONLY. Postal Orders must be made payable to ‘The Egyptian Consulate General, typed with the name and information of ‘The Egyptian Consulate General (not in handwriting) and have the initials and postcode of sender written on the back.
   If the postal order is not sent with the EXACT amount, it will be returned back to the sender with all his/her documents and the consulate will not issue the visa.
6. Return of passports
   A self-addressed return envelope with name and address clearly written in BLOCK CAPITAL letters, with recorded or special delivery stamps ONLY must be sent with the application/s so that the Consulate can return the envelope by Special Delivery/ Recorded Delivery. Applicants are advised to check with the Post Office regarding the rate, weight and routing of their passport/s.
   Please note (no franked mail will be accepted)

Given that all necessary documents are provided, visa is to be processed after 5 working days of submitting the application when applying by post.
Passports and applications sent to the Consulate by post must be returned to the applicants by post and can not be picked up personally

Please note: If the above requirements are not fulfilled, the Consulate will return the documents without issuing the visa.

THE CONSULATE GENERAL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PASSPORTS OR ANY DOCUMENTS SENT BY POST.

The applicant must be present at the address written on the return envelope during Post Office delivery hours to receive and sign for receipt of his/her passports, to avoid their return to the Consulate. Passports can be returned to the applicant’s work address, but please ensure that the correct address is written on the return envelope.
Please note that multiple visa applications may be sent to the Consulate together, but please ensure that the correct size self-addressed envelope is enclosed for return by post.

Visa Fees

         Please add £ 3 stamp duty fees, to the fees shown below

If applying by post the fee must be paid by postal order.
If applying in person the fee can be paid in Cash or card when applying in person.

For holders of travel documents and nationals from the following countries, visa APPROVAL MUST BE SOUGHT from the competent Authorities in Egypt:
Iran, Tunisia, Somalia, Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan (non residents in the UK), Djibouti, Mauritania, Comoros, Burundi, Rwanda, Liberia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Mali, Niger, Chad, Israel, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Moldova, Philippines,  Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Approval/rejection of application takes at least 8 weeks and the Consulate will contact the applicant via email/telephone/SMS to inform him/her of the decision taken regarding his/her application.
We advise not to make any flight or hotel booking before getting the approval.

Kindly note that original documents and fees are NOT required until approval has been obtained.

Requirements:
On initial application the following PHOTOCOPIED documents are required:

1. Passport
   One photocopy of passport or travel document must be provided (Copy of the passport or travel document (photograph page) and a copy of UK residency).
2. Application Form
   One photocopy of the completed visa Application Form must be provided for each applicant.
3. Photographs
   The applicant must provide two recent identical colored passport sized photographs (45mm x 35mm) taken against a white background, with the name of the applicant written on the back.
4. Fee Payment
   The relevant fee depending on the nationality of whom is applying. Please note that no fees or any original documents required till the outcome of the application recieved. Kindly check visa price list when you receive our notification that the relevant authorities in Egypt approve your application.

Should approval be granted from the Authorities in Egypt, the original passports/ travel documents must be provided either in person, by post or via a third party in order to issue the visa.

• Single Entry Visas are valid for 6 months and allow a maximum stay of 30 days in Egypt ONLY.
• Multiple Entry Visas are valid for 6 months and allow a collective stay of 90 days in Egypt ONLY.
• A multiple entry visa is valid for one individual passport, and allows the applicant to travel more than once to Egypt, within the 6 months validity.
• Only one visa is required if passport holder has children under 16 years old added to his/her passport.
• Children who have their own passports (including babies) require a visa on their passports. If under 16 and applying without an adult then a letter from the parent or legal guardian is necessary.
• Business visa applications must be submitted with a letter from the Company stating the purpose of the visit,Name and address of the organization to be visited in Egypt.
• EU & USA Nationals are exempted from registration with the local police.
• Visitors from Egyptian origin or married to Egyptian nationals can obtain a multiple visa free of charge upon providing official proof such as an Egyptian ID if the applicant is originally Egyptian or spouse ‘s Egyptian ID and the marriage certificate if the applicant’s spouse is Egyptian.
• There is a limit of L.E.5,000 and $10,000 or equivalent, on the amount of cash allowed to be carried in or out of Egypt.
• Residency permit can only be applied for and obtained in Egypt.
• Work permits can only be obtained from the local authorities in Egypt, (for further details please check work permits).
• Pets accompanied by passengers travelling to Egypt require a health certificate legalised by the Veterinary authorities in the United Kingdom indicating all required vaccinations have been administered to the pet, especially Rabies. The administered date of vaccinations should not exceed one year and should not be less than one month.