Do I need to go to the embassy to submit the materials and interview in person to apply for an individual tourist visa in Egypt? How many days will it take?

You don't need to go in person. The processing time is 10 working days.

Validity: three months

After determining the purpose and itinerary of going to Egypt, the applicant prepares the materials, submits them to the embassy or consulate and pays the fees.

Prepare application materials

1. Passport is valid for at least 6 months.

2. Two passport photos.

3. Visa application form, filled in in English capital letters and signed.

4. The original invitation letter shall include the inviter's name, passport number, date of birth, purpose of visit, duration of stay, cost commitment during his stay in Egypt and other information.

5. The original English letter (letter of guarantee) issued by China unit, including the name of the inviter, passport number, date of birth, purpose of visit, length of stay, expenses, etc. , require the company's official letter paper (with address, telephone number, fax number, email address and website address), with the signature and official seal of the person in charge.

6. Proof of economic ability.

Description of visa application

1. China citizens who hold diplomatic and official passports can enter Egypt without a visa, and those who hold other passports must apply for a visa.

2. China citizens can apply for entry visas on arrival with passports valid for more than 6 months, but they need to go through Egyptian inviters or travel agencies before departure, and put them on record at the Egyptian Immigration Bureau to avoid being blocked from entering the country; Approved persons may enter the country from Cairo, Alexandria, holger, Sharm el-Sheikh and Luxor. The stay period is 30 days, and the visa fee 15 USD is required.