Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Egypt
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Egyptian Visa.
- Original Passport
- One visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant
- Two passport photos
- A visa requisition letter from employer
- Proof of accommodation/hotel booking
- Confirmed onward or return air ticket
- Bank statements of the past six months with sufficient fund.
- Salary slips for the last three months.
Egypt Visa for Ghanaians
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 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 10 days | 1 year |
| Student visa | 10 days | 180 days |
General Requirements for Egypt Visa
- Original Passport
- One visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant
- Two passport photos
- A visa requisition letter from employer
- Proof of accommodation/hotel booking
- Confirmed onward or return air ticket
- Bank statements of the past six months with sufficient fund.
- Salary slips for the last three months.
Egypt Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who want to visit family members, relatives and friends in Egypt from Ghana.
- Both single and multiple entry Egypt tourist visas are valid for up to 3 months.
- If you desire to visit Egypt for other purposes, consider applying for any other types of Egypt.
- It is possible to attend business meetings while on a tourist visa, but all activities must fall within three months duration.
- You cannot reside permanently in Egypt with the tourist visa or take up a paid work.
- Also, on no account should you remain in Egypt after the expiration of your visa. This is a big offense.
- Be careful when filling your application form. The information you provide must tally with what you have on your supporting documents.
- Your passport must be on a white background and capture the entirety of your face.
- An invitation letter is important if you have a friend, family or business partner in Egypt.
- The letter should state your relationship with the person and when you will visit and depart from Egypt.
Egypt Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Unlike countries with a separate work visa category, foreigners who intend to work in Egypt must simply apply for a work permit.
- The application process may be rigorous and time-consuming.
- The first step of applying for an Egyptian work permit is obtaining the application form from the nearest Ministry of Manpower and Training Office.
- Because work permit applications require the participation of the foreigner’s employer, it is not possible to obtain a work permit without a solid job offer from an employer in Egypt.
- Your employer will need to submit a memorandum explaining why it is necessary to hire a foreigner rather than a qualified Egyptian citizen.
- A copy of test showing you are free of HIV/AIDs is also needed.
- Another essential item is an approval from Egypt’s State Security Service showing that you are not a threat to national security or public safety.
- This can be obtained through a division at the Ministry of Manpower and Training office.
- Finally, you will need to pay a registration fee of about $60 to complete the process.
Egypt Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Egypt student visa is awarded to international students who want to stay in Egypt for the purpose of study.
- This visa is usually valid for six months.
- If you desire to study in Egypt, you must carry a genuine passport or travel document with validity of a minimum of one year.
- When you secure the student visa, you are not allowed to work with it.
- Basically, you can only get the Egypt student visa after you have arrived in Egypt. The Egyptian immigration authorities have only established the tourist visa.
- Hence, you would travel to Egypt with the tourist visa then upgrade to student visa upon your arrival.
- Egypt is a conservative country where it is a crime to engage in premarital intercourse and homosexuality.
- School authorities in Egypt also warn students to cover their bodies and take alcohol only at authorized bars.
- Most universities provide their students with some form of student housing. This may or may not appeal to you, depending on your social habits.
- But the apartments are fairly conducive with male and female hostels located far away from each other.
- The cost of living in Cairo is very low compared to Europe or America.
- Egyptian universities require students to take a HIV test before they arrive.
Egypt Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (USD)
Work visa
60.00 (USD)
Student visa
60.00 (USD)
Egypt Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Accra
Airport Residential Area, House No.38, Senchi Street, Accra-Ghana
embassy.accra@mfa.gov.eg
(+233) 302 776 854