Egypt Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Egyptian Immigration Requirements

  What you need to come to Egypt

  Whether you are coming to Egypt for work, tourism or studies, you will need a visa. If you want to work in Egypt, you will need a work permit.

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  Visas for Egypt

  Visa types and application materials

  The best way to avoid frustrating hours in government offices is to have the correct visa in hand as soon as you arrive in Egypt. If you are working or studying, you can do this by applying at an Egyptian consulate in your country of origin.

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  Tourist Visas

  Entry visas and renewals

  Tourist visas can be purchased at any port of entry, so long as you have a valid passport. They cost $25 and are available at currency exchange kiosks preceding the customs and immigration lines.

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  Student visas for Egypt

  Application and fees

  In order to apply for a student visa, you require a passport valid for at least six months after your planned return from Egypt.

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  Residence visas

  Visas for long-term stays in Egypt

  You may apply for one, three or five-year residence visas for Egypt.

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  Work Visas/Permits

  How to get a work permit for Egypt

  In many countries, there is a separate work visa category. In Egypt, however, foreigners who intend to work must simply apply for a work permit.

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  Visa Status

  A word of warning

  This guide outlines visas and permits according to official procedures. Once you are on the ground in Egypt, you may be surprised to find your fellow expats flaunting the rules.

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  Citizenship

  Becoming an Egyptian citizen

  If you have lived in Egypt for an extended period of time, or you are married to an Egyptian national, consider applying for Egyptian citizenship. You will no longer have to renew any visas or permits, nor will you have to renounce your first citizenship.

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