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All visitors to Egypt require a Tourist Visa. It is each passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate Tourist Visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct.
When you apply for your visa, your passport must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for 6 months from your return date of travel. The Egyptian Embassy will not process visa applications should your passport expire within this time frame. Visas are usually only valid for entry to Egypt for three months from the date of issue. It is each passenger’s responsibility to ensure their visa is valid for the purpose of their holiday.
Please also note most airlines flying to Egypt now require details from your passport: your passport number, the expiry date of your passport, place of issue, your nationality and your date of birth. If you have not already provided us with this information, please contact our office immediately.
The following information is for UK and Irish passport holders only. For further information concerning other nationalities, please contact The Travel Department or the Egyptian Consulate.
There are four ways to go about obtaining a Tourist Visa for Egypt. Click on each option for full details.
Option 1 – UK passport holders may apply in person to the Egyptian Consulate in London.
Option 2 – UK passport holders may apply by post to the Egyptian Consulate in London.
Option 3 – Irish passport holders resident in Northern Ireland may apply by post via The Travel Department in Dublin.
Option 4 – Irish passport holders resident in Northern Ireland may apply by post to the Egyptian Embassy in Dublin.
Please note: neither The Travel Department nor the Egyptian Consulate will be held responsible for the loss or damage of your passport or any document sent by post. We strongly recommend you use Royal Mail Special Delivery or a similar secure service when sending valuable documents by post.
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