• Nationals from UK , EU and USA travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts ONLY, for a maximum of 14 DAYS, do not require a visa prior to travelling as a free entry permission stamp will be granted upon arrival. If they intend to travel outside of the above mentioned areas they MUST obtain a Visa.
  
  
• Nationals from Arab countries are advised to contact the Consulate before applying for the visa in order to confirm the required documentation.
  
  
• For The following nationalities and holders of Travel Documents, please see Section I:
  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, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Moldova, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
  
  
• In addition to UK and EU nationals, citizens of the following countries can obtain visa upon arrival at any of the Egyptian ports of entry:
  Australia, Canada, Croatia, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Macedonia, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Serbia, Ukraine and USA.
  
  
• Chinese students can obtain single entry touristvisa provided that the following requirements are met:
• All the ordinary requirements for applying for a visa to Egypt (check the sections for 'applying for visa in person or by post')
• A letter from a recognized UK University addressed to the Egyptian Consulate, stating duration of enrolment.
• Return flight ticket
• Minimum of 6 months validity on UK student visa.
  
  
• Malaysian nationals
  Malaysian nationals can stay in Egypt for up to two weeks without a visa. If their stay exceeds two weeks, the usual requirements apply.

Requirements:

1. Passports – All nationalities
   All passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of issuance of visa.
   
   
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 )
   
   
3. Photographs
   The applicant must provide two recent colored passport sized photographs (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 or downloaded by clicking here.
   
   
5. Fee payment (see Visa Fees)
   Cash is the only accepted form of payment for visas when applying in person. 
   Please note: Scottish currency is not accepted
   
   
6. Collection
   Given that all necessary documents are provided, visa is to be collected after 2 working days of submitting the application when applying in person.
   

Requirements:

1. Passports – All nationalities
   All passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of issuance of visa.
   
   
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 )
   
   
3. Photographs
   The applicant must provide two recent coloured passport sized photographs (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 sent for each visa application. Forms can be obtained from the Consulate 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’ and have the initials and postcode of sender written on the back.
   
   
6. Return of passports
   A self-addressed return envelope with name and address clearly written in BLOCK CAPITAL letters, with sufficient stamps 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 and weight of their passport/s.
   The Consulate strongly advises the use of Special Delivery when sending applications/passports to the Consulate and also for the return of the passport/documents.
   Given that all necessary documents are provided, visa is to be processed after 5 working days of submitting the application when applying by post.

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

THE CONSULATE 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 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.

For holders of travel documents and nationals from the following countries, visa APPROVAL MUST BE SOUGHT from the competent Authorities in Egypt, and applicants MUST apply in person at the Consulate Visa Section: 
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, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Moldova, Philippines,  Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Approval/rejection of application takes from 2 to 6 weeks and the Consulate will contact the applicant via email/telephone to inform him/her of the decision taken regarding his/her application.

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
   Four photocopiesof passport or travel document must be provided (2 copies of the UK visa page & 2 copies of the photograph page).
   
   
2. Application Form
   Two photocopies of the completed visa Application Form must be provided for each applicant.
   
3. Photographs
   The applicant must provide two recent 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 (see Visa Fees)
   Fee is only payable upon approval of Visa.   

Should approval be granted from the Authorities in Egypt, the original passports/ travel documents must be provided in order to issue the visa.

 Important Information:

1. Single Entry Visas are valid for 6 months and allow a maximum stay of 60 days in Egypt ONLY.
2. Multiple Entry Visas are valid for 6 months and allow a maximum stay of 90 days in Egypt ONLY.
3. 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.
4. Only one visa is required if passport holder has children under 16 years old added to his/her passport.
5. Children who have their own passports (including babies) require a visa on their passports.
6. Business visa applications must be submitted with a letter from the Company stating the purpose of the visit.
7. No vaccinations are required for tourists travelling from the U.K. to Egypt. Applicants are advised to check with their G.P. for any vaccination recommendations.
8. EU & USA Nationals are exempted from registration with the local police.
9. 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 or a Marriage Certificate.
10. 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.
11. Residency visas can only be applied for and obtained in Egypt.
12. Work permits can only be obtained from the local authorities in Egypt, (For further details please check work permits).
13. Pets accompanied by passengers travelling to Egypt require a health certificate legalized 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.
    

All inquiries related to the issuance of Visas should be emailed to:
info@egyptianconsulate.co.uk

STRICTLY for emergencies (out of office hours)
Telephone - 0207 235 9777
please dial extensions 230 or 237 when you hear the automated message
Should you require assistance with your trip to Egypt
(not related to visas) please contact the
Egyptian Tourist Office - Tel: 0207 493 5283
Email: tourismegypt@visitegypt.org.uk