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Egypt Visa for Nepali Citizens

Up-to-date Egypt visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.

At a glance — Egypt Tourist e-Visa

Processing time
1–3 business days; up to 5 days during peak (Oct–Apr Egyptian tourism season).
Stay duration
Up to 30 days per entry.
Visa validity
90 days from issuance to enter Egypt; 30-day stay starts on entry.
Entries
Single or Multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof
USD 50 per day of stay minimum (Egyptian-prescribed level for visa decisions but not strictly enforced for e-Visa) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.
Where to apply
Apply 100% online at https://visa2egypt.gov.eg — credit-card payment, decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email; print and carry on travel day. NO embassy visit required, NO biometrics, NO interview.

Visa categories available

Tourist — Tourist e-Visa

Tourism, sightseeing, holiday — short-stay leisure travel within Egypt (Cairo / Pyramids / Luxor / Aswan / Red Sea / Sinai).

Stay
Up to 30 days per entry.
Processing
1–3 business days; up to 5 days during peak (Oct–Apr Egyptian tourism season).

Business — Business e-Visa

Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Egypt.

Stay
Up to 30 days per entry.
Processing
1–5 business days.

Transit — Transit Visa

Transit through Cairo (CAI) airport en route to a third country, typically with overnight layover requiring exit from international zone.

Stay
Up to 48 hours per entry.
Processing
1–3 business days (e-Visa) or 5–10 days (paper at Embassy Kathmandu).

Medical — Medical Treatment Visa

Receive medical treatment / consultation in Egypt — Cairo medical-tourism + Sharm El Sheikh wellness retreats are growing destinations for South Asian patients.

Stay
Up to 90 days per 180; renewable inside Egypt for longer treatment.
Processing
Variable; urgent cases expedited (3–7 days); non-urgent 10–15 days.

Family Visit — Family Visa

Visit immediate family of Egyptian citizens (spouse, parents, children) for family reunification.

Stay
Up to 90 days per visit; long-stay family reunion converts to Egyptian residence permit on arrival.
Processing
10–15 working days at Embassy Kathmandu.

Student — Study Visa

Full-time study at an Egyptian higher education institution accredited by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities — popular for Nepali Muslim students at Al-Azhar University Cairo (Islamic studies, free tuition for foreign Muslim students under bilateral programmes), American University in Cairo (English-medium), Cairo University.

Stay
90 days entry stay -> convert to Egyptian Residence Permit (Iqama) for course duration on arrival.
Processing
15–30 working days at Embassy Kathmandu.

Work — Work Visa

Employment in Egypt on the basis of a Work Permit (Tassreeh Amal) cleared by the Egyptian Ministry of Manpower + employment contract.

Stay
90 days entry stay -> 1-year Iqama (work basis), renewable.
Processing
Full pathway from Nepal: 4–8 months. Step-by-step: (1) Egyptian employer obtains Tassreeh Amal from Ministry of Manpower — 60–90 days; (2) migrant lodges Type D work at Embassy Kathmandu with Tassreeh attached — 15–30 days; (3) Iqama at Mogamma El Tahrir within 30 days of arrival.

Multi-Entry — Religious / Pilgrimage Visa

Religious / pilgrimage visit to Egyptian holy sites — particularly relevant for Nepali Hindu pilgrims visiting Coptic Christian Holy Family Trail (Wadi El-Natrun monasteries) + Buddhist routes through St Catherine's Monastery Sinai (UNESCO site, oldest continuously-functioning Christian monastery, with Buddhist + Sufi historical connections).

Stay
Up to 30 days per entry; renewable on-site for documented pilgrimage extensions.
Processing
1–5 business days (e-Visa) or 10 days (paper at Embassy Kathmandu).

Religious — Cultural / Press / Journalism Visa

Cultural exchanges, journalism / press coverage, scientific research, sports events.

Stay
Up to 90 days per entry.
Processing
15–30 working days at Embassy Kathmandu.

Retirement — Investor / Self-Employed Visa

Establish or invest in a business in Egypt under Investment Law 6/2018 — Free Zone investors, GAFI (General Authority for Investment and Free Zones) approved businesses.

Stay
90 days Type D -> 1 to 5-year Iqama aligned to investment scale.
Processing
Full pathway: 6–12 months. GAFI registration 30–60 days; Type D 30 days at Embassy Kathmandu; Iqama 30 days post-arrival.

Diplomatic — Sinai-Only Visa (free, on arrival)

Sinai-Peninsula-only travel — free 15-day visa granted on arrival at Sharm El Sheikh / Taba / St Catherine airports for Nepali tourists. Does NOT cover mainland Egypt (Cairo / Pyramids / Luxor).

Stay
Up to 15 days, Sinai Peninsula only (Sharm El Sheikh / Dahab / Nuweiba / Taba / St Catherine areas).
Processing
On arrival at Sinai airports (no advance application).

Required documents — Egypt tourist visa

  1. Nepali passport bio-page (8+ months validity beyond intended departure)

    Required

  2. Recent digital passport-size photo (uploaded to e-Visa portal)

    Required

  3. Online e-Visa application (visa2egypt.gov.eg) + USD payment via credit card

    Required

  4. Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight)

    Required

  5. Hotel booking confirmation OR Egyptian licensed-tour-operator voucher

    Required

  6. Travel insurance (recommended, EUR 30,000+ medical cover)

    Conditional

  7. OPTIONAL bank statements (last 3 months) — typically NOT required for e-Visa, requested only on random audit

    Conditional

  8. ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only if requested in audit)

    Conditional

  9. Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)

    Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.

    Required

  10. 1. Business Income

    Applicants involved in business must submit the following:

    Conditional

  11. PAN Certificate

    Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

    Required

  12. Business Registration Certificate

    Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.

    Required

  13. Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)

    Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.

    Conditional

  14. Latest Audit Report

    Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.

    Required

  15. Tax Clearance Certificate

    Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

    Required

  16. 2. Salary-Based Income

    Applicants who are employed must provide:

    Conditional

  17. Salary Certificate / Salary Letter

    On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.

    Required

  18. Leave Approval Letter

    Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.

    Required

  19. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer

    Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.

    Required

  20. Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements

    Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

    Required

  21. 3. Pension Income

    Applicants receiving pension must submit:

    Conditional

  22. Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)

    Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.

    Required

  23. Company ID Card (if available)

    Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).

    Conditional

  24. Recent Pension Bank Statement

    Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.

    Required

  25. Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank

    On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.

    Required

  26. 4. Rental Income

    Applicants earning rental income must provide:

    Conditional

  27. Land Ownership Certificate

    Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.

    Required

  28. Building Completion Certificate

    Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.

    Required

  29. Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate

    Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

    Required

Egypt embassy in Nepal

Mission
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt — Kathmandu (RARE Nepal-direct mission)
Address
Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal
Phone
+977 1 5524812, +977 1 5520088
Hours
Sun–Thu 09:00–15:00 (Egyptian working week — closed Friday + Saturday); consular section Sun–Thu 09:30–12:30 by appointment.
Application centre
Embassy of Egypt Kathmandu (paper visa intake) + visa2egypt.gov.eg (e-Visa for tourist + short business) — For e-Visa (tourist + short business, ≤30 days): apply ONLINE at https://visa2egypt.gov.eg — no embassy visit required, 1-3 day processing. For all other visa types (work / study / family / medical / long-stay): lodge in person at Embassy of Egypt Kathmandu, Pulchowk, Lalitpur. NO travel to New Delhi required for Nepal applicants. VFS Global Egypt India is available as a secondary route but typically not needed.

Important notes

  • Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
  • Income proof for Egyptian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
  • CRITICAL Nepal advantage — Egypt has a consular mission IN KATHMANDU (Pulchowk, Lalitpur — phone +977 1 5524812 / 5520088). Nepali applicants do NOT need to travel to New Delhi or any third country for most visa types. This is a rare exception among visa-required destinations.
  • CRITICAL Nepal advantage — Egypt e-Visa system (visa2egypt.gov.eg) is OPEN to Nepali passport holders since 2017. Apply 100% online for tourist + short business stays up to 30 days. Processing 1-3 days, decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email — no embassy visit required for short trips.
  • CRITICAL caveat — visa-on-arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI) is NOT available for Nepali ordinary passports (only ~33 nationalities listed in Egyptian Decree 22/2017, Nepal NOT included). Nepali tourists MUST apply for e-Visa or paper visa BEFORE travel.
  • Egypt is NOT in the EU or Schengen — Egyptian visas do NOT confer Schengen entry. Egypt has separate bilateral visa-facilitation agreements with select Arab League partners that do not extend to Nepal.
  • Egyptian visas governed by Law 89/1960 on Aliens (consolidated 2023 amendments) + Decree 71/2024 on visa fees + Law 6/2018 on Investment (governing Investor / Self-Employed track).
  • Standard e-Visa fees: USD 25 single-entry tourist / USD 60 multi-entry tourist / USD 30 single-entry business / USD 70 multi-entry business. Embassy paper-visa fees: USD 25-30 single / USD 60-70 multi for tourist+business; USD 100-200 for Type D study / work / family.
  • Egyptian working week: Sunday–Thursday (Friday + Saturday off). Embassy of Egypt Kathmandu follows this calendar. Plan appointments accordingly.
  • Egypt joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 12 December 2023 (effective 25 February 2024) — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after 14 March 2024 (Nepal's Hague accession date) are accepted by Egyptian authorities WITHOUT further consular legalisation. Both countries Hague-aligned simplifies document chains significantly.
  • Common Nepali visit patterns: tourism (Cairo / Pyramids / Luxor / Aswan / Nile cruises / Red Sea Hurghada-Sharm El Sheikh — religious significance for Hindu pilgrims visiting Coptic Christian Holy Family Trail; Buddhist routes via St Catherine's Sinai), business (Cairo Khan El Khalili textile + spice trade with Nepali importers), education (Cairo University / American University in Cairo / Al-Azhar University Islamic studies — popular for Nepali Muslim students).
  • Travel insurance covering Egypt + repatriation is RECOMMENDED but not legally mandatory for visa applications — embassy strongly advises EUR 30,000+ medical cover.
  • Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) — non-disclosure under Article 11 of Law 89/1960 is grounds for refusal + future-application bar.
  • Arabic is official language; English widely used in tourism + business. Documents may need Arabic translations for certain Type D categories — Embassy Kathmandu can verify on appointment booking. English documents typically accepted for e-Visa.
  • Sinai Peninsula has special-zone restrictions for Nepali tourists — Sinai-Only Visa (free, 15 days) granted on arrival at Sharm El Sheikh / St Catherine for Sinai-only travel; full Egypt visa required to access mainland Egypt + Pyramids.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Egypt visa — sourced from Egypt's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.

How long does a Egypt tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

1–3 business days; up to 5 days during peak (Oct–Apr Egyptian tourism season).

What bank balance is required for a Egypt visa?

USD 50 per day of stay minimum (Egyptian-prescribed level for visa decisions but not strictly enforced for e-Visa) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Egypt on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days per entry. (Tourist e-Visa).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Egypt tourist visa?

Apply 100% online at https://visa2egypt.gov.eg — credit-card payment, decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email; print and carry on travel day. NO embassy visit required, NO biometrics, NO interview.

What documents are required for a Egypt tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (8+ months validity beyond intended departure); Recent digital passport-size photo (uploaded to e-Visa portal); Online e-Visa application (visa2egypt.gov.eg) + USD payment via credit card; Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation OR Egyptian licensed-tour-operator voucher; Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application); PAN Certificate; Business Registration Certificate.

Where is the Egypt embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt — Kathmandu (RARE Nepal-direct mission) — Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal. Phone: +977 1 5524812.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Egypt business visa?

Yes — Business e-Visa. Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Egypt. Processing: 1–5 business days..

Is there an online portal to apply for a Egypt visa?

Yes — apply online at https://visa2egypt.gov.eg — Egyptian official e-Visa portal (PRIMARY channel for Nepali tourist + short-business applicants — open since 2017) · https://www.egyptembassy.org/location/nepal — Embassy of Egypt Kathmandu directory · https://www.mfa.gov.eg — Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hub · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/egy/visa-type — VFS Global Egypt India (secondary intake for special categories).

How is the Egypt visa fee paid?

e-Visa fees in USD via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx) at visa2egypt.gov.eg checkout — USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multi-entry typical for tourist 30-day. Embassy Kathmandu accepts NPR cash or USD bank-cheque for Type D long-stay visas. Inside Egypt, EGP (Egyptian pound) cash / card at Mogamma El Tahrir (Cairo Central Government Complex) for visa extensions + residence permits.

Can Yatra help with a Egypt visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Egypt including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

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