Basic Travel Requirements for Malians visiting
Egypt
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Egyptian Visa.
- Duly completed visa application form.
- Original Malian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Egypt.
- Two passport-size color photographs that meet the visa photo specification.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
- Non-Malians are required to present a valid resident permit.
- Relevant documents proving home ties are necessary to show that the applicant has intentions to leave Mali.
- For minors, a notarized copy of their birth certificate, as well as a notarized letter of authorization from both parents consenting to travel to Egypt, is needed.
- Proof of financial sustenance.
- Proof of accommodation.
- It is recommended to provide a cover letter stating the purpose and duration of the trip.
- To study in Egypt, you must first apply for a tourist visa and on entry go on to process your study visa application.
- 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 Malians
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 | 7 working days | 30 days |
| Work visa | Within a year | More than a year |
General Requirements for Egypt Visa
- Duly completed visa application form.
- Original Malian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Egypt.
- Two passport-size color photographs that meet the visa photo specification.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
- Non-Malians are required to present a valid resident permit.
- Relevant documents proving home ties are necessary to show that the applicant has intentions to leave Mali.
- For minors, a notarized copy of their birth certificate, as well as a notarized letter of authorization from both parents consenting to travel to Egypt, is needed.
- Proof of financial sustenance.
- Proof of accommodation.
- It is recommended to provide a cover letter stating the purpose and duration of the trip.
- To study in Egypt, you must first apply for a tourist visa and on entry go on to process your study visa application.
- 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 Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Egypt tourist visa is for travelers intending to visit Egypt for touring, visiting or having a good time while in the country.
- You can visit family and friends in Egypt with this visa.
- 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 passport and supporting documents.
- 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.
- For business meetings, relevant documents validating the company’s existence in Egypt is needed. This could be tax returns or a certificate of registration of the business.
- 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 for 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 visa costs $25 for single entry and $60 for multiple entries.
Egypt Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Egypt does not have a separate work visa category so Malians who intend to work in Egypt must simply apply for a work permit.
- You must have been offered a job in Egypt before you apply for a work permit.
- The work permit application process could be rigorous and time-consuming.
- You are required to provide 7 passport-size photographs.
- 2 copies of your employer’s incorporation contract are needed for the work permit.
- 2 copies of your Tax ID is also important.
- 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.
- You are also required to provide a copy of the business registration certificate of your employer.
- Original and copy of any licenses required for practicing your profession should be presented.
- Your employer must take up the responsibility of sponsoring your work permit.
- Your employer is also 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.
- 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 a medical 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.
- Finally, you will need to pay a registration fee of about LE1,000 to complete the process.
Egypt Visa Fees
Tourist visa
25.00 (USD)
Work visa
1000.00 (EGP)
Egypt Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Mali
Bamako
Badalabougou, P.O. Box 44, Bamako, Mali.
(+223) 2223565