Egypt has reopened!
Egypt Tourist Visa application, policies, and requirements are subject to change. If you wish to apply for a visa, you should always do more research about your current case or situation.
Updated June 8, 2022
Please note that the Embassy does not recommend applicants to submit purchased airline tickets/confirmed airline booking and confirmed hotel reservations prior to their visa application.
Philippine passport holders are not eligible for visas on arrival and are required to get a tourist visa prior to arrival in Egpyt. Egyptian tourist visas are valid from 30 to 180 days upon request. You can apply at the Arab Republic of Egypt Embassy or Consulate in your current country.
You may submit your application to your nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate, note that processing fees may differ. There is no need for you to reserve an appointment to apply.
Required Documents
Please find below the list of requirements for tourist visa application:
- Passport – must be more than 6 months valid, bring a copy of your passport’s bio page.
- Certificate of Employment – includes work duration, position and salary.
- Bank Certificate – original copy signed by the bank manager. Do not submit a bank statement.
- Application Form – fill up the updated form available at the embassy
- 2 x 2 ID size photo(2 pcs) – white background
- Tour Program Itinerary
- Residence card or PR visa or Work visa – if you are applying outside the Philippines
If you are an OFW, submit your original Labor Contract and make sure you have a valid working or business visa in your passport.
Submit your application
You can fill out the tourist visa form when you arrived at the embassy and submit them together with your required documents. Your visa is valid 6 months from the date it was approved and can stay in Egypt up to 30 or 180 days.
Tourist visa fee: Php 2,300.00 (single entry)
Kindly note that visa application is subject to approval and processing takes a minimum of 15 working days or more and visa fees are subject to payment only once your visa application is approved. You can keep your passport with you while waiting for the result.
Should you have any other concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Embassy on the details below.
EMBASSY OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
7th Floor, G.C Corporate Plaza Bldg.,
150 Legaspi St., Legaspi Village,
Makati City, Philippines
Telephone numbers: (+632) 8439220/ 8439232
Fax no.: (+632) 5565731
Email: embassy.manila@mfa.gov.eg / egyptmanila@gmail.com
Head of Mission: Ambassador Ahmed Ezzat
Hi po, magkanu po ang tourist visa going to Egypt? Philippine passport holder po ako from Qatar.
Hi Mark.
Thank you for the very detailed information. I’m a bit lost if i can download the application form or it’s available at the embassy and just personally fill-up the form there. I cannot download your link. Also, out of curiosity – how long before they contacted you for your visa?
Yes they have forms at the embassy, their website seems to be not working. 15 days 🙂
I’m curious. Ok lng pro ba walang bank certificate ang pag apply for tourist s Egypt? At d ko po maintindihan ung about s tour program itinerary.
Hi.. matanong if okay lang ba tru post office yong pag submit ng documents. Im from davao or if okay lang kaya padala ko docs ko sa kapatid ko living in manila to submit in my behalf?
Yes, include an authorization letter para sa kapatid mo.
Hello mark, as of now wala pa akong trabaho dahil kauuwi ko lang ng Pinas galing Saudi, im an OFW pero wala pa work ulit for d meantime. can I still apply for tourist visa for my vacation?
Yes of course you can still apply, but you have to provide valid documents that you are coming back to the Philippines.
Hi sir! I’m working here at Riyadh, my dreams is to visit Egypt! After my contract, I have 2 months vacation! I will renew another contract, but I want to visit or drop by Egypt! How should I do! It’s good if my employer get visit for me! Or I am the one process my Visa in Philippines! How long it takes process!! I have all requirements! It’s my first time travel as tourist visa if ever!
Thank you