How to get a Philippines visa from Egypt
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to Philippines.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Philippines.
Business visa
Processing time7 working days
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$40
Student visa
Processing time7 working days
ValidityDuration of the study program
Fee (approx.)$40
Tourist visa
Processing time7 working days
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$40
Application requirements
Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to Egyptians traveling to the Philippines for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
- All travelers who have the intention of visiting their friends and relatives in the country are eligible to apply for this visa.
- A letter of invitation from the friend or relative you will be visiting is required. It could be sent by fax or e-mail to the Embassy of Philippines in Egypt.
- The letter of invitation should contain the valid contact information of the host in the Philippines. It should be accompanied by a copy of the host’s passport.
- Foreigners who have the intention of staying longer than the 30-day validity of the visa can apply for an extension at the Bureau of Immigration.
- Minors applying for this visa are required to present a copy of their birth certificate. A letter of guarantee signed both parents of the minor should also be provided.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to engage in business activities or actively study in any of the academic institutions in the country.
- All documents to be submitted must be in the English language.
Business visa
- Foreigners applying for this visa are those who have the intention of engaging in business activities during their time in the country.
- Business travelers are allowed to sign and negotiate business contracts with their partners in the country.
- A letter from the inviting company stating the nature of the applicant’s trip is required.
- A letter from the HR of the company the applicant is employed stating the monthly salary and position of the applicant is required.
- The letter must state who will bear the costs of the applicant’s finances while he/she is in the country.
- This visa does not allow you to engage in activities that are not declared.
- If the applicant of this visa is a minor, the birth certificate of the minor’s birth certificate should be provided. A letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
- All the documents to be submitted during the visa application process should be in the English language.
Student visa
- This visa is issued to foreigners who are visiting the Philippines for the sole purpose of taking up a course of study at a university, seminary, academy, college or school approved for foreign students by the Commission on Higher Education.
- The student must have enrolled and be accepted by the institution they have been accepted into before they are issued this visa.
- Before the institution accepts the student, the student’s application package must have been approved by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
- The original copy of the school’s Notice of Acceptance (NOA) addressed to the student and containing a clear impression of the school’s dry seal is required.
- If enrolled in courses where restrictions may exist due to a shortage of facilities, the original copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) issued by the Commission of Higher Education is required.
- A police clearance issued by the national police authorities in Egypt is required.
- Medical Health Certificate issued by an authorized physician or medical institution including a chest x-ray.
- Applicants of this visa must be at least 18 years old before they are granted the visa.
Where to apply
Philippines embassy & visa application centers in Egypt.
Cairo
AddressVilla 28 Road 200 Degla, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
Phone+2 (02) 2521 3062/64
Websitehttps://cairope.dfa.gov.ph
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most beautiful place in Philippines
The most beautiful place to visit in the Philippines is Calaguas Island, Camarines Norte.
What is the best city in Philippines
The best city in the Philippines is Cebu.
What is Philippines known for
The Philippines is known for its rich biodiversity as its main tourist attraction.
What is the cheapest month to fly to the Philippines
June is the cheapest month to fly to Manila from the United States.
When is the best time to go to the Philippines
The best time to visit the Philippines is between November and April, during the dry season.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Philippines visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.