How the Egypt eVisa works
From package selection to inbox approval, the complete Egypt eVisa flow in plain English. Most travelers complete the application on their phone in 5 minutes.
4 steps
Total flow
5 min
To apply
3 to 8 days
To approval
The application flow
4 steps from start to inbox
What you do at each step, and what we handle for you. No embassy visit, no paperwork to mail, no waiting on hold.
Pick your package
You doChoose Single Entry or Multiple Entry, then pick a processing speed (Standard 8 days, Priority 5 days, or Express 3 days).
We do
Lock the price at checkout, including all government fees. No upsells, no surprise charges.
Upload your passport
You doSnap a photo or upload a scan of your passport biographic page from your phone or computer.
We do
Our system reads the passport using OCR and auto-fills your name, passport number, date of birth, nationality, and expiry date. You review and correct anything if needed.
Selfie, arrival date, and payment
You doTake a selfie or upload a recent photo. Enter your arrival date in Egypt. Pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
We do
Confirm payment securely through our PCI-DSS Level 1 gateway. Send you an instant order confirmation with your order number.
We file, you receive
You doWatch your inbox. The approved eVisa arrives as a PDF you print or save to your phone.
We do
An experienced visa specialist hand-checks every field, reformats your photo to Egypt's 4 x 6 cm spec, and submits to the official Egyptian portal. We email you on submission, government acknowledgment, and final approval.
Processing tiers
Three speeds, your choice
Same level of hand-review on every tier. The difference is queue position with the Egyptian government and how soon we file.
| Feature | Standard (8 business days) | Priority (5 business days) | Express (3 business days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Entry price | $54.99 USD | $109.99 USD | $149.99 USD |
| Multiple Entry price | $109.99 USD | $164.99 USD | $204.99 USD |
| Hand review by specialist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo reformatting (4 x 6 cm) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| All government fees included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email and WhatsApp support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Refund of service fee if we err | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Best for | Trips booked 2+ weeks out | Most travelers | Last-minute trips this week |
One difference, three choices. All three tiers go through the same hand-review and submission process. The only difference is how quickly we file with the Egyptian government and where you sit in their queue. The 98% approval rate applies to every tier.
Before you start
What you actually need
Four small things. No invitation letter, no bank statements, no in-person interview.
Your passport
Valid 6 months beyond your planned arrival date. At least one blank visa page recommended.
A photo
Any recent digital photo. We reformat to Egypt's 4 x 6 cm spec, so you do not need a studio shoot.
Hotel booking
Required for the application. We can add a booking for $5 if you do not have one yet.
Payment method
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. All government fees included in the price.
After you submit
What happens between submit and inbox
A clear timeline of who is doing what, and when.
Within minutes
Order confirmation
You receive an automated email with your order number and package summary. Save the email; you will use the order number for any support requests.
Within 1 to 4 business hours
Hand review by a specialist
An experienced visa specialist checks every field, validates your passport scan quality, and reformats your photo to Egypt's 4 x 6 cm spec.
Same business day
Submission to the Egyptian portal
Your application is filed with the Egyptian eVisa system. You receive a confirmation email with the government tracking reference.
3 to 8 business days
Government approval
Egyptian immigration reviews and approves. The moment they issue the eVisa, our system forwards the PDF to your inbox.
On arrival
Show at Egyptian immigration
Present your passport and the eVisa (printed or on your phone) to the immigration officer. They check, stamp your passport, and wave you through.
At the airport
Using your eVisa on arrival in Egypt
A short list of what to show, where to be, and what to expect.
What to show
- Your passport (the one tied to the eVisa)
- The approved eVisa PDF, printed or on your phone
- Your hotel address, memorized or written down
- Onward travel proof if asked (return ticket or itinerary)
What to expect
- Skip the visa-on-arrival queue entirely
- Immigration officer scans your passport and checks the eVisa
- Entry stamp applied to your passport
- Total time at immigration usually under 10 minutes
Eligible Egyptian airports
- Cairo International (CAI) and Sphinx (SPX)
- Sharm El Sheikh (SSH), Hurghada (HRG)
- Luxor (LXR), Aswan (ASW)
- Marsa Alam (RMF), Alexandria (HBE), Taba (TCP)
Important reminders
- Print backup recommended even if you have a digital copy
- The eVisa is tied to your passport number, not your name only
- Same passport at boarding, immigration, and exit
- Save our WhatsApp (+1 707-606-0634) in case anything goes wrong
Common pitfalls
Common reasons applications get rejected, and how we prevent them
Most rejections come from a small list of avoidable issues. Our hand-review catches them before submission.
Photo wrong size or aspect ratio
- How we prevent itWe reformat every photo to Egypt's 4 x 6 cm spec before submission. The single biggest source of DIY rejections, eliminated.
Passport expires within 6 months
- How we prevent itWe check your passport expiry against your arrival date. If it is too close, we flag it before submission and recommend renewal.
Typos or mismatched details
- How we prevent itOCR auto-fills from your passport scan, eliminating retyping errors. A specialist cross-checks every field against the document.
Low resolution passport scan
- How we prevent itIf your scan is too blurry or cut off, we ask you to re-upload before submission, not after. No surprise rejection two weeks later.
Missing hotel or accommodation
- How we prevent itIf you do not have a booking yet, we add one for $5 to satisfy the requirement without forcing you to commit to a specific hotel early.
Arrival date outside validity window
- How we prevent itWe confirm your arrival date is within the 90-day validity (or 180 for Multiple Entry) before filing. If your trip is too far out, we hold until closer to the date.
Application FAQs
Questions about the process
Quick answers to the most-asked process questions. See the full 63-question FAQ for more.
Under 5 minutes total. Step 1 (package selection) is under a minute. Step 2 (passport upload with auto-fill) is about 2 minutes. Step 3 (selfie, arrival date, payment) is about 2 more minutes. Most customers complete the whole flow on a phone.
You can review and edit every field before final submission. After submission, minor corrections may still be possible if you contact us right away at inq@egvisas.com. Once the application reaches the Egyptian government, edits are no longer possible.
From the date of issue. Single Entry: 90 days from issue, with 30 days of stay starting on your arrival date in Egypt. Multiple Entry: 180 days from issue, unlimited entries, 30 days max per visit. Apply close enough to your travel date that the validity covers your trip.
Reasons outside our control include Egyptian public holidays, security name-match reviews (more common for certain regions), portal downtime on the government side, or your passport scan being too low resolution. We notify you immediately if a delay is identified.
Yes. We email you at submission, at government acknowledgment, and at final approval. For interim status updates, message us on WhatsApp at +1 707-606-0634 with your order number; our team replies within 10 business minutes.
Rejection by the Egyptian government is rare but possible. The government fee is non-refundable once submitted. If the rejection is due to a documentation error on our part, we refund our service fee in full. Common causes of rejection are listed below in the rejection-prevention section.
Ready to start? 5 minutes from here to applied
Pick your speed, upload your passport, add a photo and arrival date. We take it from there.