United States of America visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting United States of America

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a American Visa.


  • 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.
  • Duly completed visa application which carried the signature of the applicant.
  • Four 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 that the applicant has sufficient 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.

United States Of America Visa for Egyptians

Facts about United States Of America


The United States of America is one of the main tourist destinations in the world. You cannot truly see all the country has to offer in one trip. If you have exhausted the things to see in a particular location, the next location brings up a fresh array of things to see. The country has beautiful scenery, entertainment options, magnificent architecture, great tourist sites and so much more. No matter what you are interested in doing, you are sure to get it in the United States of America. National Parks, casinos, beaches, historical sites, movie theatres, trade fairs, shopping malls, restaurants, nightlife are just some of the things you can do in the country. Make sure you enjoy the rollercoaster of fun during your time here.
 
Tourism in the USA is a large industry that contributes greatly to the American economy. The United States of America is the country that attracts the third-largest number of tourists behind France and Spain and this may be attributed to the fact that tourists stay longer in the United States more than they do in France and Spain. The country plays host to about 78 million tourists yearly. Since Donald Trump got elected, the number of tourist visits in the United States has dropped by 4% and has led to the loss of about 40,000 jobs.
 
Citizens of Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Caymans, Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, South Korea, New Zealand, etc can gain entry to the United States of America visa-free for a certain period of time.

Drug use is illegal in the country and carries lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. Foreign nationals from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia and Yemen are not eligible to travel to the United States.

Types of United States Of America Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5 - 15 days 180 days
Work visa 3 - 4 months 5 - 7 years
Student visa 5 - 15 days Valid for the duration of your study
Journalist visa 10 days 180 days
Transit visa 5 working days 29 days

General Requirements for United States Of America Visa


  • 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.
  • Duly completed visa application which carried the signature of the applicant.
  • Four 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 that the applicant has sufficient 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.

United States Of America Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

B-1 (Business Visitor) Visa

B-2 (Tourism and Medical Treatment) Visa

160.00 (USD)

160.00 (USD)

Work visa

L (Intra-Company Transfers)

H-2A (Temporary Workers - Seasonal Agricultural)

H-2B (Temporary Workers - non-Agricultural)

O-1 (Extraordinary Abilities)

P (Athletes)

190.00 (USD)

190.00 (USD)

190.00 (USD)

190.00 (USD)

190.00 (USD)

Student visa

J (Exchange Visitor)

F-1 (Academic and Language Students)

M-1 (Vocational)

160.00 (USD)

160.00 (USD)

160.00 (USD)

Journalist visa

160.00 (USD)

Transit visa

C (Transit)

D (Crewmembers)

160.00 (USD)

160.00 (USD)

United States Of America Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Egypt


Location

Address

Cairo

5 Tawfik Diab Street, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt.

https://eg.usembassy.gov

embassyofangolain.kenya@gmail.com

+202 2797 3300

Frequently Asked Questions


What types of visas are available?

There are a lot of nonimmigrant visa types available for you depending on the purpose of your travel


Should I book my travel before the interview?

Applicants are strongly advised not to book travel until after they receive their passport and visa.


I changed my name, is my US visa with my old name still valid?
If you legally changed your name, you will need to obtain a new passport. Once you have obtained a new passport, you can then apply for a visa.

I have a non-immigrant visa that will expire soon. Do I need to go through the whole visa application process again?
Yes, you will need to go through the entire visa application process each time you apply for a visa, even if your visa is still valid.

How long does my passport have to be valid in order to apply for a US visa?
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the United States.