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Egypt

Egypt

NameArab Republic of Egypt
LocationMiddle East, North Africa
TimeIST (-) 3 1/2 hrs
CapitalCairo
LanguageArabic, English and French
Area1,002,000 sq kms
Population85,294,388 (July 2013 est.)
National Day23 Jul (Revolution Day)
CurrencyEgyptian Pound (EGP) 1 = INR 8.73.
Airline NameEgypt Air (MS)
International AirportsCairo (CAI), El Nouzha (ALY) , Luxor (LXR)

Diplomatic Missions in India

Name: Egypt

NameEmbassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Address1/50 M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri,
CityNew Delhi - 110 021
Helpline2611 4096/ 4097
Fax2688 5355
Working DaysMon to Fri
Office Timings0900 to 1600 hrs
Submission Timings0930 to 1130 hrs
Collection Timings1430 to 1500 hrs
Jurisdiction to ApplyVisa is handled for J&K, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Utter Pradesh, Bihar, M.P., Chhattisgarh, Kolkata, Jharkhand and North Eastern States.

 


NameConsulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Address101 Benhur Apartments, 32 Narayan Dabholkar Road,
CityMumbai - 400 006
Helpline2367 6422/ 6407/ 6386
Fax2363 4558
Working DaysMon to Fri
Office Timings0930 to 1700 hrs
Submission Timings0930 to 1300 hrs
Collection Timings1400 to 1430 hrs
Jurisdiction to ApplyVisa is handled for Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu; the Union Territories of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Pondicherry.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Egypt

Tourist

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form (photocopy allowed).
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A covering letter from the Applicant.
  • Onward visa and proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card.
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed.
  • Hotel confirmation.
  • Original latest bank statement for the last six months with a banks seal and if applicant is holding passbook then it should be in original. The bank balance should be at least INR 60000.
  • Income Tax returns for the last three years.
  • Visa is valid for 30 days and it is issued for a stay of 30 days, which further can be extended in Cairo.
  • Visa processing takes 4 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 1900
Multiple EntryINR 2700

Business

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form (photocopy allowed).
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A covering letter from the Indian Company.
  • A letter of Invitation from the business associates in Egypt, a copy should be faxed directly to the Embassy.
  • A letter specifying the full details of the Inviter.
  • Proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card.
  • Original latest bank statement for the last six months with a banks seal and if applicant is holding passbook then it should be in original. The bank balance should be at least INR 60000.
  • Income Tax returns for the last three years.
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed.
  • Hotel confirmation.
  • Visa is valid for 30 days and it is issued for a stay of 30 days, which further can be extended in Cairo.
  • Visa processing takes 4 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 2900
Double / Multiple EntryINR 4000

Transit

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form (photocopy allowed).
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A covering letter from the Applicant.
  • Onward country visa.
  • Onward visa and proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card.
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed.
  • Visa validity is for 30 days, with a maximum stay of 3 days allowed.
  • Visa processing takes 4 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 1900

Seamen

  • Visa is required.
  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form (photocopy allowed).
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • Confirmed air ticket up to Cairo or onwards.
  • A covering letter from the shipping company.
  • Seamen booklet with photocopy.
  • Onward country visa.
  • Onward visa and proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card.
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed.
  • Visa validity is for 30 days, with a maximum stay of 3 days allowed.
  • Visa processing takes 4 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 2900
Double / Multiple EntryINR 4000

Work Permit

Generally not issued. For further details, kindly contact the Embassy.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Egypt

Tourist

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form (photocopy allowed).
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A covering letter from the Applicant.
  • Onward visa and proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card.
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed.
  • Hotel confirmation.
  • Original latest bank statement for the last six months with a banks seal and if applicant is holding passbook then it should be in original. The bank balance should be at least INR 60000.
  • Income Tax returns for the last three years.
  • Visa is valid for 30 days and it is issued for a stay of 30 days, which further can be extended in Cairo.
  • Visa processing takes 4 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 1900
Multiple EntryINR 2700

Business

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form (photocopy allowed).
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A covering letter from the Indian Company.
  • A letter of Invitation from the business associates in Egypt, a copy should be faxed directly to the Embassy.
  • A letter specifying the full details of the Inviter.
  • Proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card.
  • Original latest bank statement for the last six months with a banks seal and if applicant is holding passbook then it should be in original. The bank balance should be at least INR 60000.
  • Income Tax returns for the last three years.
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed.
  • Hotel confirmation.
  • Visa is valid for 30 days and it is issued for a stay of 30 days, which further can be extended in Cairo.
  • Visa processing takes 4 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 2900
Double / Multiple EntryINR 4000

Transit

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form (photocopy allowed).
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A covering letter from the Applicant.
  • Onward country visa.
  • Onward visa and proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card.
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed.
  • Visa validity is for 30 days, with a maximum stay of 3 days allowed.
  • Visa processing takes 4 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 1900

Seamen

  • Visa is required.
  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form (photocopy allowed).
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • Confirmed air ticket up to Cairo or onwards.
  • A covering letter from the shipping company.
  • Seamen booklet with photocopy.
  • Onward country visa.
  • Onward visa and proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card.
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed.
  • Visa validity is for 30 days, with a maximum stay of 3 days allowed.
  • Visa processing takes 4 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 2900
Double / Multiple EntryINR 4000

Work Permit

Generally not issued. For further details, kindly contact the Embassy.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Egypt

Tourist

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form duly filled in Capital letter and Signed as per Passport (photocopy allowed).
  • Two recent camera clicked color photographs (4 x 6 cm) with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • A covering letter from the Applicant address to Consulate.
  • Leave letter from the Company on company’s letter head.
  • Hotel confirmation. One copy should be fax directly to consulate and one copy should be submitted along with the documents.
  • Confirmed return air ticket along with one photocopy.
  • Applicants personal bank statement for the last six months with (applicant name mentioned on it) a banks seal and if applicant is holding passbook then it should be in original.
  • Income Tax returns for the last three years.
  • Visa processing takes 2 working days.
Single EntryINR 2900
Multiple EntryINR 4000

Business

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form duly filled in Capital letter and Signed as per Passport (photocopy allowed).
  • Two recent camera clicked color photographs (4 x 6 cm) with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • A covering letter from Indian Company stating Applicant’s Name, Designation, Purpose & Duration of Visit address to Consulate.
  • Invitation from Egypt in Arabic language stating Applicant’s Name, Designation, Purpose & Duration of Visit in Arabic only.
  • Confirmed return air ticket along with one photocopy.
  • Applicants personal bank statement for the last six months with (applicant name mentioned on it) a banks seal and if applicant is holding passbook then it should be in original.
  • Income Tax returns for the last three years.
  • Visa processing takes 2 working days.
Single EntryINR 2900
Double / Multiple EntryINR 4000

Work Permit

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport).
  • Two visa form duly filled in Capital letter and Signed as per Passport (photocopy allowed).
  • Two recent camera clicked color photographs (4 x 6 cm) with white back ground (taken within 3 months).
  • A covering letter from the Applicant address to Consulate.
  • Approval from Egypt Ministry with one copy should be fax directly to consulate and one copy should be submitted along with the documents.
  • Invitation from Egypt mentioning that the applicant is required to obtain a work permit in addition to the approval.
  • One way air ticket along with one photocopy.
  • Applicants personal bank statement for the last six months with (applicant name mentioned on it) a banks seal and if applicant is holding passbook then it should be in original.
  • Foreign Exchange Duly Endorsed on the passport (minimum 500 USD, no credit card copy is allowed) along with one photocopy.
  • Educational & Experience certificate copy.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 2900

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Egypt

All the Visa Applications are sent to the Consulate General in Mumbai.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Egypt

All the Visa Applications are sent to the Embassy in New Delhi.