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Egypt

Every Egypt visa route, explained

Egypt has a route for every purpose — short visits (the online e-Visa or visa on arrival), plus transit, study, work, family and long-term residence. Routes with verified step-by-step guides link straight to them; the rest link to the official visa2egypt.gov.eg portal.

The routes

Visit & tourism

Transit

Transit visa

For travellers stopping briefly in Egypt while en route to another destination.

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Study

Study residence permit

For foreign nationals enrolled at an Egyptian university or institution; a residence permit is obtained for stays beyond 90 days.

  • Students at a recognised Egyptian institution

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Work & business

Work permit & residence visa

For employment in Egypt — a work permit from the Ministry of Manpower plus a residence visa, arranged by the employer.

  • Foreign employees with an Egyptian employer

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Family & residence

Family residence visa

For spouses and dependants of Egyptian nationals or of foreign residents holding a work or study residence permit.

  • Spouses and dependants of nationals or residents

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Other routes

Ordinary / special residence

Longer-term residence (3–5 years ordinary, up to 10 years special) for those with established ties, property or long residence in Egypt.

3 to 10 years

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Verified step-by-step guides

Grounded on official sources — documents, fees, timeline, every fact dated and linked.