Egypt visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Malians visiting Egypt

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


  • Duly completed visa application form.
  • Original Malian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Egypt.
  • Two passport-size color photographs that meet the visa photo specification.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Non-Malians are required to present a valid resident permit.
  • Relevant documents proving home ties are necessary to show that the applicant has intentions to leave Mali.
  • For minors, a notarized copy of their birth certificate, as well as a notarized letter of authorization from both parents consenting to travel to Egypt, is needed.
  • Proof of financial sustenance.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • It is recommended to provide a cover letter stating the purpose and duration of the trip.
  • To study in Egypt, you must first apply for a tourist visa and on entry go on to process your study visa application.
  • Holders of onward tickets can transit for a maximum time of 48 hours.
  • Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 48 hours. Passengers with a transit time fewer than 6 hours may leave the transit area but not the airport.

Egypt Visa for Malians

Facts about Egypt


Egypt is a country which is very rich in history and culture. Egypt is known to have a lot of pyramids with most of them being tombs for the Egyptian pharaohs. The pyramids found at Giza are considered to be the most popular pyramids in Egypt. The largest pyramid is the ‘Pyramid of Khufu’ at Giza, it is the only one of the seven wonders of the world which still exists. Tourists in the country can visit museums to see ancient Egyptian antiquities or take a ride through the safari on a camel’s back or a jeep. Whatever you want to do during your time in Egypt, it definitely is great fun.
 
The tourism industry in Egypt is a leading aspect to the economic growth in Egypt. In 2010, Egypt played host to 14.7 million tourists and contributed more than 11%of the country’s GDP. From then on, the number of tourist visits in the country has been on the rise and it is expected to keep rising for the foreseeable future.
 
Travelers into Egypt are not allowed to enter or leave Egypt with more than $10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. People caught in any homosexual act are subject to 10 years imprisonment. Avoid drinking alcohol in public places, you could be arrested if seen doing so. The Egyptian government is not against the practice of Christianity but trying to convert someone to the Christian faith is illegal.

Types of Egypt Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 7 working days 30 days
Work visa Within a year More than a year

General Requirements for Egypt Visa


  • Duly completed visa application form.
  • Original Malian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Egypt.
  • Two passport-size color photographs that meet the visa photo specification.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Non-Malians are required to present a valid resident permit.
  • Relevant documents proving home ties are necessary to show that the applicant has intentions to leave Mali.
  • For minors, a notarized copy of their birth certificate, as well as a notarized letter of authorization from both parents consenting to travel to Egypt, is needed.
  • Proof of financial sustenance.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • It is recommended to provide a cover letter stating the purpose and duration of the trip.
  • To study in Egypt, you must first apply for a tourist visa and on entry go on to process your study visa application.
  • Holders of onward tickets can transit for a maximum time of 48 hours.
  • Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 48 hours. Passengers with a transit time fewer than 6 hours may leave the transit area but not the airport.

Egypt Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

25.00 (USD)

Work visa

1000.00 (EGP)

Egypt Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mali


Location

Address

Bamako

Badalabougou, P.O. Box 44, Bamako, Mali.

(+223) 2223565

Frequently Asked Questions


Is it safe to visit Egypt?

Egypt is generally safe for a visit except for certain areas in the country that suffer terrorist attacks. Travelers are advised to avoid traveling to the Sinai Peninsula, within 50 kilometers of the borders with Libya, the Siwa Oasis, the Western Desert, including the oases of Bahariya, Bawati, Dakhla and Farafra, and the White and Black deserts due to smuggling, terrorist activities, the presence of armed groups and ongoing military operations.


What places can I visit while in Egypt?
Travelling to Egypt offers tourists opportunities to experience the country's famous archaeological sites. Some of these places to see while in Egypt are the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the pyramids and temples of Saqqara and Dashur, the collapsed pyramid of Meidum, Citadel of Salah El Din, Roman and Greek monuments, Bibliotheca Alexandria, Ain Sokhana, the temples of Luxor and Geziret El Nabatat.

What is the currency of Egypt?
The local Egyptian currency is the Egyptian pound symbolized as EGP, LE, E£, and £E. In Egypt, there is a shortage of small bills and change so travelers are advised to only spend their small bills when they absolutely have to. Debit and credit cards are generally not accepted even in shops unless in certain hotels, large supermarkets or malls targeted at foreigners.

What language is spoken in Egypt?
The official language of Egypt is Standard Arabic and it is used in official forms like television, newspapers, government speeches and educational institution. However, since English and French are taught in Egyptian schools, they are widely understood by educated Egyptians.