How to get a Egypt visa from Liberia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Liberian passport holders travelling to Egypt.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Egypt.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Transit visa
Application requirements
Documents Liberian applicants need to provide.
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the proposed date of departure.
One copy of duly completed visa application form which has been signed where necessary.
Two recent passport photographs taken with a white background and follows the photo specification for a visa application.
Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
Bank statement spanning 3 months prior to the period of application. The bank statement should show proof of available funds to cover travel expenses.
Valid travel insurance.
A detailed travel itinerary.
Return and onward tickets.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
Liberians with the intention of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation are eligible applicants of the Egyptian tourist visa.
Egyptians can visit friends and relatives with this visa.
Applicants visiting a friend or relation would require a letter of invitation from their host in Egypt.
The letter should contain the full contact details of the host and a valid means of identification.
Foreigners on this visa cannot take up a course to study in any of the institutions in the country.
Applicants passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel should be submitted.
Employed applicants are required to present a letter from their employer which states their position in the company, the duration of their employment, as well as the duration of their leave.
Retired persons should possess a pension statement or documents showing other financial support from the last 6 months.
Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.
An incentive that shows that the applicant will be willing to return to Liberia at the expiration of his visa should be submitted.
Applicants travel itinerary should be submitted to the embassy.
Applicants should tender proof of paid visa application fee.
Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation should be submitted.
Applicants who are minors would be required to submit a copy of their original birth certificate alongside a letter of consent from one or both parents.
applicants are advised to be immunized against malaria, typhoid and hepatitis A and B.
Applicants are advised to abide by all the rules guiding this visa.
Business visa
The business visa is issued to Liberians visiting Egypt for business purposes.
Bearers of this visa are permitted to meet up with business partners, sign contracts and agreements.
Passport with a validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel.
A duly completed and signed visa application form should be submitted.
Applicants are required to submit a business cover letter from their employer stating the purpose and duration of their visit.
The host company in Liberia is required to provide a letter stating the awareness of the applicant's visit, duration and nature of business to be carried out.
If the host company will be financially responsible for the applicant’s visit, it should be clearly stated in their letter.
Proof of business registration of both companies should be submitted.
Proof of previous business dealings should be submitted.
Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.
Proof of incentive of returning to Liberia at the expiration of the applicant's visa should be submitted.
Applicants who own their own business should provide a copy of their Income Tax Return for the last six months
Receipt of paid visa application fees is required.
International Certificate of Vaccination of yellow fever should be provided by the applicant.
Applicants are advised not to make the non-refundable expenses until their visa application is granted.
Applicants are not allowed to overstay the length of their visa.
Transit visa
The Egyptian transit visa is issued to travellers intending to transit through Egypt to their third destination.
The visa is valid for 24 hours.
If the applicant will not be spending more than 12 hours in Egypt, a transit visa will not be required.
Travellers should hold a passport valid for at least six months on entry with one blank visa page.
Visa and entry passes to destination country should be submitted.
Applicants are expected to show proof of sufficient funds
Hold proof of onward/return flights.
Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
Leaving the airport transit area is not permitted.
Where to apply
Egypt embassy & visa application centers in Liberia.
Liberia
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to visit Egypt
Egypt is relatively safe, tourists are advised to apply general precautions.