The Most Complete Guide for Egypt Tourist Visa Application for Philippine Citizens

Philippine passport holders are required to obtain a visa before heading to Egypt. If you are an OFW, you may apply at the Egyptian embassy in that country where you are currently residing. If you are in the Philippines, you may apply in person or via email. Contact details are provided below.


Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt

 7th Floor, 150 G.C. Corporate Plaza Bldg. Legazpi Street, 
Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila
☎ (02) 843 9220 or (02) 843 9232
📧 egyptmanila@gmail.com or embassy.manila@mfa.gov.eg


 NOTE: Please call them first if you want to submit your application via e-mail. The consul may or may not ask for an interview. It's still preferable to apply in person if you are just in Manila.

VISA REQUIREMENTS for tourists
1. Duly filled APPLICATION FORM. Write in PRINT.

 2. Two pieces of your most recent 2x2 inches ID photo; must be colored and with white background (photo taken in business attire is a plus)

3. Passport with at least six months validity

 4. Original copy of bank certificate(s) signed by the bank manager

 5. Proof of accommodation. There are some hotels in booking.com or agoda.com where you can reserve a room with FREE cancellation. You may use them in the meantime. If you have a host, just let them make a letter stating that you will be living with them (include the address and duration of stay) with their signature.

 6. Invitation letter from host entity (if you will be going as a volunteer under an organization) or from your sponsor

 7. Certificate of Employment; work duration, job title, and salary must be stated

 8. Approved leave of absence from the employer

 If you are a freelancer or business owner, instead of 7 and 8, you may submit your

  • Income Tax Return (ITR) or proof of income
  • business permit/registration or certificate from your online company
  • cover letter stating that you are a freelancer and does not need a permission for LOA


**Additional Requirements
The following may/may not be necessary, but just prepare them so you don't need to go back to the embassy many times as I had met some applicants who were asked to go back to the office just submit these other requirements.

 9. Photocopy of passport and pages with stamps of the countries you have previously visited (if there's any). You may also include a photocopy of your previous passports.

 10. Bank statement with three-month period signed by the bank manager

 11. Tour itinerary (if you will be a solo traveler or travelling with an agency)

 12. Guarantee letter from the travel agency or from your host entity/sponsor; the following must be included in the letter:

  • duration of stay
  • address of the accommodation while in Egypt
  • the date of arrival in the Philippines
  • a statement that they will be responsible for you while you were in Egypt
  • signature of the travel agency/host entity representative/sponsor

 13. Birth certificates of family members if you will be travelling with your family

 14. Sponsor's proof of address and financial ability (if all expenses will be shouldered by the sponsor). Please note that the embassy is very strict due to human-trafficking incidents. They might require you some proof of your relationship with your sponsor. 

 15. If you are an OFW and is currently outside the Philippines, submit your labor contract and valid working/business visa in that country where you reside.

16. If you are still a student or an unemployed individual who still depends from parents, bring your parents' ITR and a guarantee letter that states they will subsidize your trip expenses.


 IMPORTANT: 
Make sure that your papers and answers in the application form or during the interview are consistent; otherwise, your application will be declined.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
VISA FEES: 
PHP 1500 (single entry for 30 days)
PHP 2300 (single entry for 60 days)

 PROCESSING TIME: 
two weeks waiting for approval
2 to 3 days for the stamp once approved
If you will be coming as a volunteer under an organization or if you will be shouldered by a host, the Egyptian embassy has to get approval from Cairo. They may or may not ask for additional requirements. Always call them for updates.

The embassy does not recommend buying  the plane ticket in advance as there would be a higher chance for you not to be approved than to be approved; but if you follow my tips and advice, then you would have more probability to get your visa. I wish you the best of luck!

If you have other questions, kindly contact the embassy. Consular hours are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays except during Philippine and Egyptian holidays. 

RECOMMENDATIONS

If you don't have a tour guide in Egypt yet contact


 Karim Abdel Hady
Owner/Founder, Tourismä
+201021108209 (he can be contacted through Whatsapp)
tourisma7@gmail.com
Karim is my Egyptian friend and our reliable tour guide during my 45-day exploration in Egypt from February 1 to March 17, 2018. He has good reputation and is tied up with other Egyptian universities. He gave us good accommodation and brought us to the most wonderful sight-seeing spots in Egypt. He also has recommended us local shops where we can buy items at the cheapest prices. It is better if you will book directly with an Egyptian agency than Philippine agency as Egyptians know better which places are the best to visit. 


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