How to Apply for an Egyptian Visa

Lots of adventure travelers have Egypt on their list of countries they would like to visit. You can't go just anywhere to see such amazing sites as the Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx. Americans who wish to travel to Egypt must have a tourist visa. Usually, you can obtain one when you arrive in Egypt and do not need to make application beforehand. In fact, most Egyptian airlines keep applications on board. However, if you'd like to apply for your Egyptian visa ahead of time, you are able to do so. It's a good idea if you don't plan to arrive through a major port of entry.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

U.S. passport Money order Passport-sized photo Application
U.S. passport
Money order
Passport-sized photo
Application

Step 1

Download the Egyptian visa application using the link in the Resources section. Make sure you download both pages.

Step 2

Open the forms in a graphics editing program and type in your information or print out the forms and fill them out manually.

Step 3

Have a 2-inch by 2-inch photo taken of yourself that is similar to a passport photo. It should show only your shoulders and above and have a neutral background. Do not wear a hat or sunglasses in this picture. Glue or staple it to page one of the application.

Step 4

Bring a current U.S. passport that is valid for at least six more months, cash or a money order for the fee and your application form to your nearest Egyptian Consulate. If there is no Egyptian Consulate convenient to you, mail your application, passport and money order to the consulate that covers your state via certified mail. (See Resources for more information on your consulate.) Include a self addressed and stamped envelope so that the consulate can return your passport to you once the visa is inserted.

Tips & Warnings

If you're going to get your visa when you arrive in Egypt, get the passport-sized photo taken before you begin your trip. The Egyptian visa is one of the cheaper ones. As of September 2009, it only cost Americans $15. Egyptian consulates are located in Washington, D.C.; New York City; San Francisco; Chicago; and Houston. If you have questions, contact the Egyptian embassy at (202) 966-6342.

If you're going to get your visa when you arrive in Egypt, get the passport-sized photo taken before you begin your trip.

The Egyptian visa is one of the cheaper ones. As of September 2009, it only cost Americans $15.

Egyptian consulates are located in Washington, D.C.; New York City; San Francisco; Chicago; and Houston.

If you have questions, contact the Egyptian embassy at (202) 966-6342.

Your passport must have a blank visa page so that there is somewhere for your visa to go. If your passport booklet is completely full, contact the Department of the State to obtain additional pages. The consulate does not accept checks or credit cards as methods of payment.

Your passport must have a blank visa page so that there is somewhere for your visa to go. If your passport booklet is completely full, contact the Department of the State to obtain additional pages.

The consulate does not accept checks or credit cards as methods of payment.

Resources

Article Written By Kate Evelyn

Based in Washington, D.C., Kate Evelyn has been writing professionally since 2000. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications, including "Elle" magazine, "Brass|CU" magazine and the "Credit Union Times." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Western Maryland College.

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