Egypt government website: all sections explained

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the official electronic visa portal of the Egyptian government. It covers essential information about the eVisa application process, the functionalities of the portal, and additional services like frequently asked questions and contact details. The guide is valuable for foreign travelers seeking to understand the eVisa application procedure, portal navigation, and related services for a smooth travel experience to Egypt.

Technology has helped governments across the world make visa processing easy for applicants. It has made preparing for international travel much less of a hassle. The government of Egypt has also gone online to process electronic visas for citizens of a few eligible foreign countries.

Read on to know more about the official electronic visa portal of the Egyptian government.

Portal overview

The portal was created exclusively for facilitating the Egypt eVisa applications for foreign travelers. Foreigners who wish to travel to Egypt for business, tourism, and cultural activities can apply for an electronic visa.

Home page

This page explains the application procedure for the Egyptian eVisa and hosts various tabs that guide the applicants step by step. Foreign nationals who are planning to apply for the eVisa will have to start by creating an account in the portal. Later on, they can sign in to the account to access/restart their pending eVisa applications or to start a new application. The landing page of the portal also has tabs to make payments toward the visa processing fee. Applicants are encouraged to start the visa application and make the payment at least seven days before their planned trip.

The home page of the website also hosts a visa processing tab wherein the applicants can enter their electronic addresses. Once the visa is processed, they will receive an email about the status.

About Egypt

Applicants are provided with an opportunity to have a sneak peek into the culture, landscape, geography, and history of the country that boasts one of the oldest civilizations.

The page details shortly about the unique geography of the land. The About Egypt page talks about the River Nile and how and why it became the lifeline of over 90 million people in the country. It also narrates about the Red Sea and the magical island reefs in and around it. The page also briefly talks about the adventure sports activities, entertainment, and leisure activities that travelers can embark on while in Egypt.

Application guide

The page shows a nine-step guide that will help applicants with their visa applications. The steps are as follows:

• Create a personal account in the visa portal
• Then, they have to confirm the registration of their account
• Login to the website
• Click on the apply now button
• Read the instructions before choosing the visa type
• Fill out the application form with the correct information
• Make the payment using recognized debit cards
• Wait for the approval email
• Once they get it, take a print of the eVisa as they are required to present it to the immigration officers at the port of entry.

Disclaimer

The disclaimer page details the rules and regulations for the visa. It also talks about the several causes of visa rejection. They are as follows:

• The visa processing fee is not refundable, and the payment will be processed within 24 hours.
• Applications that are not completed will be rejected.
• Having an eVisa will not guarantee entry to the country. There can be further verification at the port of entry.
• Holders of an eVisa cannot work or do business in the country without any permission, and it will be considered a legal offense.
• A visa, be it an electronic or a paper visa, is a legal requirement to enter Egypt.
• All applicants must take a printout of the eVisa and present it to the immigration officials at the port of entry for verification.
• Foreigners with diplomatic, official, service, or refugee passports cannot apply for an Egyptian eVisa online. They have to apply directly at the nearest embassy or consulate.
• Every adult applicant needs to create a separate personal account to apply for an Egyptian visa. Parents can apply for minor children from their personal accounts.

Apply now

This is a page wherein the applicants will start the actual application process. They should have their registered account ID and passport. They can then sign in and start filling out the application form for the eVisa. Make sure to gather identity documents like a passport and debit card before starting the application.

They are encouraged to do proper research to understand the specific format and size for uploading their documents. This will make the application process seamless.

FAQs

The page has a few frequently asked questions by foreign applicants. Some of the questions are as follows:

What is an eVisa? It is an official authorization granted to citizens of eligible countries by the Egyptian government to visit the country for tourism and business. Without an eVisa, foreigners cannot enter the country, and officials at the port of entry will verify the documents to check their validity.

Who Requires an eVisa? Here, they have listed the foreign countries’ citizens who are eligible for an Egyptian electronic visa.

Types of eVisa? There are two types of eVisas for tourism—multiple entry eVisa and single entry eVisa. The page also shares information about the fee structure.

What are the requirements? The website gives detailed information about the documents that applicants should upload for the eVisa. This includes passport, travel itinerary, and accommodation details.

Contact us

Through this page visa, applicants can contact the authorities. They have to share their query and their specific questions. The visa authorities will contact them back with their reply.

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Website performance

The official portal is not that fast. It is comparatively slow even with good internet connectivity. The website has recently received a D in the rating carried out by GT Metrix. However, the website is reliable as it frequently saves information and never crashes. Applicants can fill out the data and upload the images without much hassle.

Customer service

They do not provide customer care services. They have a Contact Us page wherein applicants can write their queries. The officials will reply to them personally via email. They do not provide any services to applicants beyond this.