Egypt•AfricaTransit Visa (48-hour)
At a Glance
Processing Time
5-10 days
Application Fee
25 USD
Stay Duration
48 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Transit visa for passengers with layovers between 6-48 hours. Must apply in advance at Egyptian embassy. Not available on arrival.
Transit visas are designed for passengers making short stops in Egypt on their way to another destination. They must be obtained in advance and are not available upon arrival.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AF, IR, IQ, LY, PS, SO, SD, SY, YE
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months
Return/onward ticket
Flight tickets showing departure within 48 hours
Passport photo
Recent color passport-sized photograph
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Advantages
- Allows brief exit from airport
- Standard fee
- Clear time limit
Considerations
- Must apply in advance at embassy
- Very limited duration (48 hours)
- Not available on arrival
- Must have return/onward ticket
Application Process
Prepare documents
Gather passport, return/onward flight tickets
Apply at embassy
Submit visa application at Egyptian embassy or consulate in home country
Pay visa fee
Pay visa fee according to embassy requirements
Receive visa
Collect visa from embassy
Application Forms
Visa Application Form
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