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How to get a Egypt visa from Rwanda
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Rwandan passport holders travelling to Egypt.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Egypt.
Business visa
CategoryB2
Processing time7 days
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$55
Tourist visa
CategoryB2
Processing time7 days
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$25
Transit visa
Processing time7 days
Validity12 Hours
Fee (approx.)$25
Application requirements
Documents Rwandan applicants need to provide.
- Passport Photo must be no older than 6 months
- Original Passport or Travel document with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings.
- Travel itinerary (travel reservation to and from the country/area in your name, not a ticket)
- Flight reservations(s) for the country of your visit and return ticket
- Travel itinerary (travel reservation to and from the country/area in your name, not a ticket)
- If you're employed; a letter from your employer on the company's letterhead, with contact details stating that a leave of absence has been granted, the purpose and duration of the trip, and when you will be returning to your current job.Current bank statement of the latest 6 months, Income Tax Return (ITR) and original pay slips
Visa type details
Business visa
- You must provide your actual signed passport, including two copies of the personal information page of your passport. With 6 months validity
- At least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
- Your passport must not be frayed, torn, separated, or altered in any other way.
- You must provide two colored passport-type photographs that must have been taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper.
- The photographs must be taken against an all white background and must be two inches by two (2x2) inches providing the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither eyeglasses nor head-wear except for religious purposes. Your photos must not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples
- You are required to provide a Business Cover Letter from your Egyptian based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Egyptian address. When printing your Business Cover Letter, provide 2 copies of the business cover letter and proof of Travel Arrangements
- Include two copies of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination showing the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)
Transit visa
- Visa exempt for a stay of up to 12 hours.
- Travelers should hold a passport valid for at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- You are expected to show proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Travelers should possess all documents required for the next destination
- Hold visa for next country where applicable
- 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 Rwanda.
Kigali
AddressAvenue De L'Umuganda, Kacyiru Po. Box: 6073 Kigali Rwanda
Phone+250-2525-87510
Email[email protected]
Kigali
AddressAvenue de l'Umuganda / KG 7 Ave. Kacyiru P.O. Box 6073
Phone(+250) 252 587 560 (+250) 252 582 039
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Frequently asked questions
Are there specific vaccinations to be taken
There are recommended or required vaccinations to be taken when going to Egypt. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Egypt: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza
Do I need a visa going to Egypt
Yes. A visa is required
How much is an Egyptian visa fee in USD
The visa fee costs 25 USD
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Egypt visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.