Basic Travel Requirements for Burundians visiting
Egypt
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Egyptian Visa.
- A Burundian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2′ x 2′) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Egypt Visa for Burundians
Facts about Egypt
Egypt is a country which is very rich in history and culture. Egypt is known to have a lot of pyramids with most of them being tombs for the Egyptian pharaohs. The pyramids found at Giza are considered to be the most popular pyramids in Egypt. The largest pyramid is the ‘Pyramid of Khufu’ at Giza, it is the only one of the seven wonders of the world which still exists. Tourists in the country can visit museums to see ancient Egyptian antiquities or take a ride through the safari on a camel’s back or a jeep. Whatever you want to do during your time in Egypt, it definitely is great fun.
The tourism industry in Egypt is a leading aspect to the economic growth in Egypt. In 2010, Egypt played host to 14.7 million tourists and contributed more than 11%of the country’s GDP. From then on, the number of tourist visits in the country has been on the rise and it is expected to keep rising for the foreseeable future.
Travelers into Egypt are not allowed to enter or leave Egypt with more than $10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. People caught in any homosexual act are subject to 10 years imprisonment. Avoid drinking alcohol in public places, you could be arrested if seen doing so. The Egyptian government is not against the practice of Christianity but trying to convert someone to the Christian faith is illegal.
Types of Egypt Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 10 working days | 1-5 years |
General Requirements for Egypt Visa
- A Burundian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (2′ x 2′) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Egypt Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Egyptian tourist visa is available to Burundians intending to travel to Egypt for tourism purposes.
- This visa is valid for three months.
- Egypt tourist visas are only issued on a single entry basis.
- This visa allows applicants to attend business meetings, but all activities must fall within the duration of 90 days.
- Burundians traveling to Egypt for tourism purposes should register with a tour operating company. Most Egypt tour packages include a personal guide and driver.
- A support letter from your travel agency must be provided. This can also be obtained from travel agents at the border. Their fees for providing this service vary.
- Proof of vaccination for yellow fever must be provided.
- Egypt’s borders are under military control; the movement of non-military persons and vehicles is substantially restricted, and in some cases prohibited, within these areas. Foreigners should not travel in these border zones.
- Travelers must obtain permission and a travel route from the Egyptian Military Intelligence and the Tourist Police Headquarters via a local or overseas travel agency to access Egypt’s frontiers.
- Entering or exiting Egypt with more than $10,000 is prohibited. Attempting to enter or depart Egypt with any instruments of currency in the sum of more than $10,000 could result in the confiscation of the money and other penalties.
- Egyptian police and security forces do not require probable cause in order to stop, question, and detain individuals.
- Failure to carry proper identification, such as a passport, may result in detention and questioning.
- There are no restrictions for visitors looking to visit the popular Red Sea resort areas of Taba and Sharm-el-Sheik.
Egypt Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Burundians intending to travel to Egypt for work purposes can apply for the Egyptian work visa.
- Most foreigners arrive in Egypt on a tourist visa. They may later re-enter the country and change their status when they get a job.
- Egypt’s growing economy makes it a popular country for skilled workers seeking jobs overseas. There are a number of business opportunities available for foreigners.
- To be able to work in Egypt, expats will need a valid work visa and permit.
- Egypt may be well-known for its pyramids and the sphinx, but it also has a growing economy that employs expats.
- Teaching is the most common profession for expats in Egypt.
- A work permit for Egypt is granted for 1 year and may be extended for 5 years
- The number of work permits issued each year is limited by a quota.
- A work permit for Egypt can be granted by the Ministry of Manpower in Egypt but must be applied for by the applicant’s employer.
- The compensation of the applicant must not be more than 35% of the company’s total payroll.
- Before the applicant is granted a permit, a test of the labor market must prove that there are no local residents eligible for the position.
- When a work permit is granted, the applicant must also undertake the training of at least 2 local Egyptian nationals to be able to work in the same position.
- Results of medical tests including HIV test must be provided by the applicant.
- Unlike other countries, Friday is the main off day for work instead of Sunday. The workweek usually begins on Sunday and continues till Thursday.
Egypt Visa Fees
Tourist visa
90.00 (USD)
Work visa
90.00 (USD)
Egypt Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Burundi
Bujumbura
Egyptian Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi — Avenue Nzero no. 12 P.O. Box BP 1520 Bujumbura Burundi
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egybuam@usanbu.net
(+257) 223161