At a glance
Step
- Download the Egypt Visa Application Pack
- Prepare your passport, photos and supporting documents
- Email your completed forms and scans for review
- We confirm the route and next steps for consular submission
What you need
- Completed application form and completed consent form (from the pack)
- Passport (minimum 6 months validity) and passport-size photographs
- Tourist: flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation details
- Business: invitation letter from Egypt and a letter from your UK employer (plus any company documents required)
- Translation (only if required)
What affects processing
- Consulate requirements and workloads
- Courier or post timing (if applicable)
- Missing, inconsistent or incorrect documents
Common reasons for delay or refusal
- Incomplete form or mismatched details
- Photo format issues
- Passport validity below the stated minimum
- Missing travel or accommodation evidence (tourist)
- Missing invitation or employer letters (business)
- Incorrect route for nationality or residency status
Do I need an Egypt visa, and which route applies to me?
Eligibility is set by the Egyptian authorities and is mainly based on nationality. Rules and eligibility lists can change.
Some nationalities may obtain an Egypt tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian ports of entry. The list provided by the authorities may include:
United Kingdom, EU member states, United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Croatia, Georgia, and North Macedonia.
If you are unsure whether you need visa on arrival, e-Visa, or a consular visa, email your nationality and passport details. We will confirm the route before you apply
Which Egypt visa types do you support
Tourist Visa
Available for eligible nationalities via visa on arrival, e-Visa, or consular submission. We support travellers who prefer consular submission and approval in advance.
Business Visa
Business travel often requires consular submission, depending on purpose of travel, nationality and current requirements.
Which Egypt visa types do you support
| Nationalities | Tourist Single | Tourist Multiple | Entry Single | Entry Multiple |
| UK citizens | £28 | £63 | £103 | £153 |
| Nationalities not listed below | £28 | £63 | £103 | £153 |
| Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Sweden, USA | £15 | £15 | £15 | £15 |
| Germany | £18 | £18 | £18 | £18 |
| Sudan, Yemen, South Africa | Fee exempt (visa still required) | Fee exempt (visa still required) | Fee exempt (visa still required) | Fee exempt (visa still required) |
| Canada | £88 | £123 | £88 | £123 |
| Zimbabwe | £73 | £113 | £73 | £113 |
| Nigeria | £103 | £153 | £88 | £128 |
| Nigeria (Transit) | £103 | N/A | £153 | N/A |
UK Travel Documents: visa fee is £103.
Our Handling Fees
| Service | Fee | Notes |
| Standard handling | £49 | |
| Express handling | £65 | Subject to availability |
Important: Government, consular and third-party fees are paid separately.
Why use our handling service?
Consular applications can be detailed. We check your application for completeness and consistency with the Egyptian Consulate in London’s stated requirements before submission and, where possible, before you pay official consular fees.
If you cannot attend in person, we can submit and collect on your behalf where permitted, helping you avoid unnecessary trips to London and keeping the process organised from start to finish.
What documents do I need for an Egypt tourist visa application?
Requirements vary by nationality and route. Typical requirements include:
- Completed application form and completed consent form (from the pack)
- Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Passport-size photographs
- Proof of return travel (flight itinerary)
- Confirmed accommodation details (hotel booking)
What documents do I need for an Egypt business visa application?
Requirements vary by nationality and trip purpose. Typical requirements include:- Completed application form and completed consent form (from the pack)
- Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Passport-size photographs
- Business invitation letter from the company in Egypt
- Letter of introduction from your UK employer
- Company documents where required
Do my UK business documents need apostille or Chamber attestation?
Some business visa applications require supporting UK company documents. If you need an apostille or Chamber of Commerce attestation before submission, we can manage the legalisation route for you.
How The Process Works
- Download the pack
Download the Egypt Visa Application Pack below. - Prepare your documents
Ensure your documents are complete and consistent. - Email your application for review
Email your completed forms and scans to:
📧 info@sterlingandreeve.com
Important Information
- Visa approval and validity are determined solely by the Egyptian authorities
- Processing times may vary
- Application handling does not guarantee visa issuance.
- We check applications for completeness and consistency before submission to help reduce avoidable delays.
Our role is to ensure your application is prepared, checked and submitted correctly, reducing avoidable issues.
Start Your Egypt Visa Application
Download the application form, complete it carefully, and email it to
📧 info@sterlingandreeve.com
Our team will review your submission and get back to you shortly.