HOW TO GET A VISA FOR EGYPT IN THE USA

Introduction

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HOW TO GET A VISA FOR EGYPT IN THE USA

Yes! This is about Egypt. A beautiful country embedded with mystical wonders. If you are a U.S citizen and planning a trip to Egypt, this article will provide you with information on how to get a visa for Egypt.

Egypt is one of the many countries which rely on its Tourism industry to help it with its economic policies. This year (2018), Egypt has seen a huge influx of foreign tourists and is expected to continue this trend in the years to come as well.

Egypt e-Visa

Tourist VISA for Egypt

But, have you ever wondered how to get a visa for Egypt in the USA? Well, this article will answer this question in detail.

For a US citizen, there are ample VISA relaxations options for several countries. And recently the US government has stepped up to make this process further simpler. That’s right!

e-visa Egypt

As of 2017, you can opt for an Egypt e-VISA. This is to encourage a greater number of people to visit Egypt for tourism activities.

1. A tourist VISA of Egypt is valid for 6 months.
2. A U.S. citizen can apply for a short-term VISA. The e-VISA is a preferred option for short-term VISA. The short-term VISA can allow you to stay in Egypt for a period of 90days.
3. An e-VISA can provide the applicant with either a single-entry VISA or a multiple-entry VISA.
4. A single-entry VISA is valid for a period of 30 days. On the other hand, a multiple-entry VISA allows the applicant to stay in the country for a period of 90 days.
5. To apply for an Egypt e-VISA, the procedure starts minimum 7-days in advance. Once the required documents are filled out and sent, the confirmation is sent via email.
6. Americans can also travel to Egypt with the help of VISA-on-Arrival option. Once they land in Egypt, they can receive their VISA-on-Arrival document from a cubicle of Egyptian visa application centre.
7. The VISA application fee for VISA-on-Arrival for U.S. citizens.

HOW TO GET A VISA FOR EGYPT IN THE USA

Things to Remember

1. The visitor or applicant must hold a valid passport document.
2. The passport must be held by the applicant for at least 8 months or more from the date of entry.
3. The travel itinerary must be set for a period of 30 days or less.
4. If the applicant is opting for an online VISA must fill in the details accurately.
5. For an e-VISA application, the payment can be made via a Credit or a Debit card.
6. In case of VISA-on-Arrival, the tourist must carry enough cash (in USD) to pay the application fee at the VISA kiosk in the Egypt Airport.
7. Before the applicant applies for the e-VISA, the dates must be confirmed as it cannot be changed post the VISA application has been approved via email.
8. In special cases, a U.S citizen can arrive in Egypt without a VISA for routes taken via St. Catherine, or Sharm El-Sheikh. This particular stay must be completed within 15 days in the Sinai Resort and the neighboring area.
9. Travelers can carry items like – alcohol (1L), cigars or cigarettes (25 or 200 respectively), and perfumes (1L) to Egypt provided the measurements are met.
10. U.S. nationals can travel with a previous Israeli stamp on their passport.
11. In case of an extension, the tourist must pay a late fee of LE100 along with 1 photograph, passport data page (2 copies), and VISA page (2 copies).
12. Make use of the VISA stickers available in airport booths upon arrival.