Basic Travel Requirements for Ethiopians visiting
Egypt
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Egyptian Visa.
- An original Ethiopian passport with a validity of at least 6 months and 2 blank visa pages.
- A completed and signed visa application form.
- 1 colour passport-size photograph recently taken.
- A detailed flight itinerary showing the applicant’s full name.
- Proof of accommodation for the entire duration of your stay in Egypt.
- Proof of financial means for the duration of your stay.
- Copy of return flight ticket to your country of origin.
- Proof of payment of visa fee.
Egypt Visa for Ethiopians
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 | 3 business days | 30 days |
| Business visa | 3 business days | 30 days |
General Requirements for Egypt Visa
- An original Ethiopian passport with a validity of at least 6 months and 2 blank visa pages.
- A completed and signed visa application form.
- 1 colour passport-size photograph recently taken.
- A detailed flight itinerary showing the applicant’s full name.
- Proof of accommodation for the entire duration of your stay in Egypt.
- Proof of financial means for the duration of your stay.
- Copy of return flight ticket to your country of origin.
- Proof of payment of visa fee.
Egypt Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Egyptian tourist visa is issued to foreign nationals who intend to travel to Egypt for tourism, vacation, sightseeing or other leisure activities.
- A visa application form must be completed and signed by the applicant. Incomplete or incorrect completion of the visa application forms may cause a delay in the processing of your application.
- You are to provide one (1) colour passport-size photograph (35x45mm) taken within the last 6 month.
- Your Ethiopian passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months from the day you enter Egypt and have at least 2 blank visa pages.
- A copy of your round-trip flight reservation, showing entry and exit dates, as well as your full name, must be submitted.
- You are advised to apply for your Egypt tourist visa within a month before your arrival into Egypt.
- You can apply for a single-entry or a multiple-entry tourist visa. Both the single- and multiple-entry visas are valid for 6 months.
- The single- and multiple-entry visas allow a maximum stay of 30 days in Egypt.
- The single entry visa costs $60 while the multiple-entry visa costs $85.
Egypt Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Ethiopians who intend to travel to Egypt to engage in business activities are to apply for the Egyptian business visa.
- You are to complete and sign a visa application form. Applicants should note that incomplete or incorrect completion of the visa application form may cause a delay in the processing of the visa application.
- You are to submit one (1) colour passport-size photograph (35x45mm) taken within the last 6 month.
- Your Ethiopian passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months from the day you enter Egypt and have at least 2 blank visa pages.
- A copy of your round-trip flight reservation, showing entry and exit dates, as well as your full name, must be submitted.
- A business letter from your employer must be submitted. The letter must be signed by an authorised officer of the company, and state your full name, your role in the company and the purpose of your travel to Egypt.
- An invitation letter from the partner company in Egypt stating the purpose of your visit, how long you will be in Egypt and who will be financially responsible for your travel must be submitted.
- If there have been previous relations between your company and the partner company in Egypt, you should provide proof of such relations.
- You are to show proof of the payment of the visa fee.
- You can apply for a single-entry or a multiple-entry tourist visa. Both the single- and multiple-entry visas are valid for 6 months.
- The single- and multiple-entry visas allow a maximum stay of 30 days in Egypt.
- The single entry visa costs $90 while the multiple-entry visa costs $120.
Egypt Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (USD)
Business visa
90.00 (USD)
Egypt Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Gulesub City, Kebele-02, Sidist Kilo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
–
embassy.addisababa@mfa.gov.eg
(+251) 11 1226 422