Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians 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 or hotel bookings.
- 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 Mauritanians
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work visa | 10 working days | Vary |
| Tourist visa | 10 business days | 90 |
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 or hotel bookings.
- Confirmed onward or return Air Ticket.
- Bank statements of the past six months with sufficient fund.
- Salary slips for the last three months.
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.
- 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 the test showing 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.
- You are to provide a filled-in application form that you can obtain from the work permit department at the Ministry of Manpower and Training Facilities at the Tahrir complex in Egypt.
- People will need to pay a registration fee of about $60 to complete the process.
- The work permit is valid for up to one year and can then be renewed. After a work permit is acquired, the foreign national’s visa is converted into a work visa.
- Mauritanians can begin the process of applying for a work permit after they get security clearance from National Security in Egypt.
Egypt Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Egyptian Tourist visa issued to persons who want to visit family members, relatives, and friends in Egypt.
- 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 a tourist visa neither you can take up paid work.
- Mauritanian tourist travellers on the Egyptian visa should not remain in Egypt after the expiration of their visa. This is a big offence that will incur strict penalties.
- People need to be careful when filling their application form. The information they are providing must correspond with what they have on their supporting documents.
- Foreigners’ passport must be on a white background and capture the entirety of their face.
- An invitation letter is important if you have a friend, family or business partner in Egypt.
- The foreigner’s invitation letter should state his/her relationship with the person and when you will visit and depart from Egypt.
- At least one blank visa page must be reserved for stamp. However, the amendments pages are not granted to fulfil the requirement.
- The blank pages must not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way.
Egypt Visa Fees
Work visa
60.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
60.00 (USD)
Egypt Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Mauritania
Nouakchott
Villa no. 468 Tvragh – Zeina P.O. Box 176 Nouakchott Mauritania
(+222) 5252192 (+222) 5255065