How to get a Egypt visa from Somalia

• The Egyptian tourist visa is for Somalian travellers who visit Egypt with the intention of tourism, visiting or having a good time while in the country.
• If you are desiring to visit Egypt for other purposes, consider applying for any other types of Egyptian visas.
• It is possible to attend business meetings while on a tourist visa, but all activities must fall within the allowed duration.
• Be careful when filling your application form as the information you provide must tally with what you have on your supporting documents.
• Somalian nationals just like any other foreigners who are seeking work in Egypt with tourist visa, need to exit Egypt and re-apply for Egyptian work permit before being granted work in Egypt.
• When visiting friends, relatives or a business partner, you must provide an invitation letter.
• The letter should state the relationship with your host, the purpose and duration of your trip.
• This visa is valid for a period of 30 days but can be extended at the Ministry of Interior in Cairo.
• You cannot reside permanently in Egypt with a tourist visa or take up paid employment. However, if you intend to stay more than 6 months, you will have to apply for a temporary residence permit.
• You are expected to leave Egypt before your visa expires.
• This visa costs $25, but the fee might vary depending on the country involved.
• Tourist visas are only valid for a single entry. That is to say, if you leave Egypt to visit another country and then return, you will have to re-purchase a new entry visa.
• Applicants who are not Somalian citizens are required to present a valid resident permit.
• Minors who are under the age of 14 are not required to possess a visa before travelling to Egypt.

• Egypt, unlike most countries, does not have a separate work visa category. Foreigners who intend to work in Egypt must simply apply for a work permit.
• You might find the application process rigorous and time-consuming, as it usually takes a long time to process.
• Seven(7) passport-size photographs are required, two copies of your employer's incorporation contract will be needed, two copies of your Tax ID will also be required and copies of your academic qualifications which could be university degrees, professional certificates or letter of reference from past employers are necessary for the work permit application.
• Somalian applicants will be required to provide a copy of the commercial register of your employer.
• Original and copy of any licenses required for practising your profession is important.
• Your employer must present a representative that guarantees to sponsor your work permit.
• Your employer is expected to seek approval from the authority related to your profession in Egypt.
• The first step of applying for an Egyptian work permit is obtaining the application form from the nearest Ministry of Manpower and Training Office.
• As work permit applications require the participation of the foreigner's employer, you must have been offered a job from an employer in Egypt.
• Your employer will need to submit a memorandum explaining why it is necessary to hire a foreigner rather than a qualified Egyptian.
• The work permit visa is charged 1000 Egyptian pounds depending on the country you are from.
• Its processing time is usually within or above a year.
• An Egyptian work permit is valid for one(1) and might be extended for 5 years.
• A copy of the test showing that you are free of HIV/AIDs is also needed.
• Another essential item is approval from Egypt’s State Security Service showing that you are not a threat to national security or public safety.
• This can be obtained through a division at the Ministry of Manpower and Training office.
• Finally, you will need to pay a registration fee of about LE1,000 to complete the process.
• Applicants who are under the age of 14 are not required visa before traveling to Egypt.

All foreigners are required to possess a visa when travelling to Egypt except foreigners from visa exempted countries like Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.