Basic Travel Requirements for Ivorians visiting
Egypt
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Egyptian Visa.
- Completely filled visa application form.
- Original Ivorian International passport valid for at least 6 months on entry into Egypt.
- Two passport-size color photograph that meets the visa photo specification and taken in a plain white background.
- Round trip reservation.
- Travel itinerary.
- Non-Ivorian citizens are required to present a valid resident permit.
- Receipt of paid visa fee.
- Documentation proving home ties is necessary to show that the applicant has intentions to return to Ivory Coast.
- For minors, a notarized copy of their birth certificate, as well as a notarized letter of support from both parents consenting to travel to Egypt, is needed.
- Proof of financial capability.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Documentation stating the purpose and duration of the trip might be necessary.
- Holders of onward tickets can transit for a maximum time of 48 hours.
- Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 48 hours. Passengers with a transit time fewer than 6 hours may leave the transit area but not the airport.
Egypt Visa for Ivorians
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 | within 7 days | 30 days |
| Work visa | within a year | 1 year and above |
General Requirements for Egypt Visa
- Completely filled visa application form.
- Original Ivorian International passport valid for at least 6 months on entry into Egypt.
- Two passport-size color photograph that meets the visa photo specification and taken in a plain white background.
- Round trip reservation.
- Travel itinerary.
- Non-Ivorian citizens are required to present a valid resident permit.
- Receipt of paid visa fee.
- Documentation proving home ties is necessary to show that the applicant has intentions to return to Ivory Coast.
- For minors, a notarized copy of their birth certificate, as well as a notarized letter of support from both parents consenting to travel to Egypt, is needed.
- Proof of financial capability.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Documentation stating the purpose and duration of the trip might be necessary.
- Holders of onward tickets can transit for a maximum time of 48 hours.
- Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 48 hours. Passengers with a transit time fewer than 6 hours may leave the transit area but not the airport.
Egypt Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Egypt, unlike most countries, does not have 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.
- Seven(7) passport-size photographs are required.
- Two(2) copies of your employer’s incorporation contract will be needed.
- Two(2) copies of your Tax ID will also be required
- Two(2) copies of your academic qualifications which could be university degrees, professional certificates or letter of reference from past employers are necessary for the work permit application.
- Ivorian citizens will be required to provide a copy of the commercial register of your employer.
- Original and copy of any licenses required for practicing your profession is important.
- Your employer must present a representative that guarantees to sponsor your work permit.
- Your employer is expected to seek approval from the authority related to your profession in Egypt.
- The first step of applying for an Egyptian work permit is obtaining the application form from the nearest Ministry of Manpower and Training Office.
- As work permit applications require the participation of the foreigner’s employer, you must have been offered a job 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.
- The work permit visa is charged $56.28USD and its processing time is usually within or above a year.
- As the visa is generally charged 1000 Egyptian pounds, equates to $56.28USD, this visa fee could vary depending on the country you are applying from. The fee could be more or less in the Egyptian consulate in your country.
- An Egyptian work permit is valid for one(1) and might be extended for 5 years.
- A copy of the test showing that you are free of HIV/AIDs is also needed.
- Another essential item is 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.
- Ivorian citizens who are under the age of 14 are not required visa before traveling to Egypt.
Egypt Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The tourist visa is for Ivorian travellers who visit Egypt with the intention of touring, visiting or having a good time while in the country.
- If you are desiring to visit Egypt for other purposes, consider applying for any other types of Egyptian visas.
- It is possible to attend business meetings while on a tourist visa, but all activities must fall within the allowed duration.
- Be careful when filling your application form as the information you provide must tally with what you have on your supporting documents.
- Ivorian nationals just like any other foreigners who are seeking work in Egypt with tourist visa, need to exit Egypt and re-apply for Egyptian work permit before being granted work in Egypt.
- When visiting friends, relatives or a business partner, you must provide an invitation letter.
- The letter should state the relationship with your host, the purpose and duration of your trip.
- This visa is valid for a period of 30 days but can be extended at the Ministry of Interior in Cairo.
- You cannot reside permanently in Egypt with a tourist visa or take up paid employment. However, if you intend to stay more than 6 months, you will have to apply for a temporary residence permit.
- You are expected to leave Egypt before your visa expires.
- This Egyptian tourist visa costs $25 for a single entry only, but the fee could be less or more depending on the Egyptian consulate in your country you are applying from.
- Your visa fee must be directly paid to the Egyptian consulate or embassy in your country. It is better you apply in person.
- Tourist visas are only valid for a single entry. That is to say, if you leave Egypt to visit another country and then return, you will have to re-purchase a new entry visa.
- Non-Ivorian citizens are required to present a valid resident permit.
- Foreigners who are under the age of 14 are not required to have a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Egypt Visa Fees
Tourist visa
25.00 (USD)
Work visa
56.28 (USD)
Egypt Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ivory Coast
Abidjan
Egyptian Embassy in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Rue du Commerce Immeuble El Nasr 1er Etage P.O. Box O1 2104 Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire
amegypteci@afnet.net
(+225) 20226231 (+225) 20327925