How to get a Egypt visa from Mauritius

• Mauritians traveling to Egypt with the aim of sight-seeing, relaxing and visitations are eligible for this visa
• You can attend events, festivals and ceremonies in Egypt with this visa
• This visa is valid for 90 days and can be a single-entry or multiple-entry visa
• It takes 5-10 days for the visa application to be processed
• If you will be staying with a friend or relative, an invitation letter from your host is required. The letter should carry information such as your host’s address and contact details
• A copy of your recent bank statement, paycheck or salary slip is required as proof of sufficient funds for the trip
• Employed applicants are required to submit a letter from their current employer stating that the employer is aware of the trip and that the applicant will return to Mauritius at the expiration of the visa
• Retired applicants should submit a proof of their retirement such as a recent pension statement
• Minors traveling with their parents are required to have a copy of their original birth certificate and a letter of authorization signed by both parents or legal guardian
• Proof of an accommodation reservation that will be valid for the duration of the trip is required
• While in Egypt, you are not allowed to engage in any profit-making venture or study
• Overstaying your visa is illegal. It is however possible to extend your visa if you need more stay time.

• Business visa as the name suggests is issued for the purpose of carrying out business transactions
• Individuals who want to sign business contracts, settle an estate, hire and employ staff or explore business opportunities are eligible for this visa
• You can not manage a company in Egypt as a Business visa holder
• Conferences and seminars can also be attended by holders of this visa however, a proof of pre-registration for the conference or seminar is required
• This visa is both single-entry which permits just one entry and exit and multiple-entry which permits numerous entry and exit within the visa validity period.
• A cover letter from the inviting company in Egypt is required. The letter should specify the exact purpose of the trip and the duration of the trip
• If the inviting company will sponsor the trip then it should also be stated in the letter
• The inviting company has to be a registered company in Egypt which meets all the Egyptian government requirements
• If there is proof of previous business dealings between both parties, it should be provided during the application
• Individuals who own their businesses in Mauritius should submit a copy of their business registration certificate and tax clearance for the past 6 months
• A single-entry visa costs $40 and is valid for 90 days while the multiple-entry costs $55 and is equally valid for 90 days
• It is possible to apply for a visa extension if your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Egypt
• You cannot be gainfully employed in Egypt with this visa
• Overstaying your visa attracts a fine of 1505 EGP for each day you overstay.

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound(EGP) and it is divided into smaller currencies called qirsh or millimes.

1 EGP = 100 qirsh = 1000 millemes.