# Egypt visa for Nepali citizens

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Last updated: 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt — Kathmandu (RARE Nepal-direct mission)
- **Address:** Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal
- **Phone:** +977 1 5524812, +977 1 5520088
- **Email:** kathmandu.consul@mfa.gov.eg, egyptembassy.kathmandu@mfa.gov.eg
- **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.
- **Online portal:** 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)
- **Payment:** 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.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Tourist e-Visa

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday — short-stay leisure travel within Egypt (Cairo / Pyramids / Luxor / Aswan / Red Sea / Sinai).
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry.
**Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter Egypt; 30-day stay starts on entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 1–3 business days; up to 5 days during peak (Oct–Apr Egyptian tourism season).
**How 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.
**Financial requirement:** 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.

**Required documents:**

- 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
- Travel insurance (recommended, EUR 30,000+ medical cover) *(conditional)*
- OPTIONAL bank statements (last 3 months) — typically NOT required for e-Visa, requested only on random audit *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only if requested in audit) *(conditional)*
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- e-Visa is the ABSOLUTE EASIEST way to visit Egypt as a Nepali — no embassy visit, no biometrics, no in-person interview. ~95% approval rate for clean applications.
- Common refusal reasons (rare): passport <8 months validity, blurred photo upload, prior Egyptian-visa overstay record.
- Sinai-Only Visa (free, 15 days, granted on arrival at Sharm El Sheikh / Taba / St Catherine airports) is an alternative for Sinai-Peninsula-only travel — but does NOT cover Cairo / Pyramids / Luxor.

### Business — Business e-Visa

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Egypt.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry.
**Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter Egypt.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 1–5 business days.
**How to apply:** Apply online at visa2egypt.gov.eg.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, online application
- Invitation letter from Egyptian company (host details, Tax ID, Egyptian Commercial Registration number, purpose, duration, who covers costs)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance (recommended, EUR 30,000+) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only if requested) *(conditional)* — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- For business stays > 30 days OR for activities involving signing of contracts / setting up Egyptian entity, switch to Type D Business / Investor visa via Embassy Kathmandu.

### Transit — Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through Cairo (CAI) airport en route to a third country, typically with overnight layover requiring exit from international zone.
**Stay duration:** Up to 48 hours per entry.
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 1–3 business days (e-Visa) or 5–10 days (paper at Embassy Kathmandu).
**How to apply:** visa2egypt.gov.eg OR Embassy of Egypt Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (8+ months validity)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 48 hours of arrival
- Visa for next destination
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- Cairo airport-transit (without leaving the international zone) is generally permitted for Nepalis WITHOUT a Transit Visa for layovers <24 hours.
- For layovers > 24 hours OR for plans involving leaving the airport (overnight hotel), apply for Transit Visa OR e-Visa Tourist instead.

### Medical — Medical Treatment Visa

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation in Egypt — Cairo medical-tourism + Sharm El Sheikh wellness retreats are growing destinations for South Asian patients.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per 180; renewable inside Egypt for longer treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (3–7 days); non-urgent 10–15 days.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Egypt Kathmandu (in person).

**Required documents:**

- Letter from Egyptian treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration (in Arabic or English)
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing USD-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English / Arabic translations + Nepal MoFA apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, application form
- Egypt-valid health insurance (recommended, EUR 30,000+) *(conditional)*
- Accommodation arrangements in Egypt
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Cairo hospitals commonly used by international patients: As-Salam International Hospital, Cleopatra Hospital, El Gouna Hospital (Red Sea coast), Ain Shams University Hospital.
- For treatment > 90 days, switch to long-stay residence at Mogamma El Tahrir.

### Family Visit — Family Visa

**Purpose:** Visit immediate family of Egyptian citizens (spouse, parents, children) for family reunification.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per visit; long-stay family reunion converts to Egyptian residence permit on arrival.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 1 year.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 10–15 working days at Embassy Kathmandu.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Egypt Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter from Egyptian host (notarised at Egyptian Real Estate Notary, registered at host's Mogamma)
- Host's Egyptian National ID / passport copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated to Arabic + Nepal MoFA apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Egypt-valid travel insurance *(conditional)*
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Student — Study Visa

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** 90 days entry stay -> convert to Egyptian Residence Permit (Iqama) for course duration on arrival.
**Validity:** Type D study 90 days; residence permit aligned to course end.
**Entries:** Multiple (after residence permit issued).
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days at Embassy Kathmandu.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Egypt Kathmandu after receiving Letter of Acceptance from Egyptian university -> Iqama at Mogamma El Tahrir within 30 days of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** USD 200/month (Egyptian student maintenance level) + tuition (free at Al-Azhar for Muslim students under bilateral programmes; otherwise USD 1,500–6,000/year at Cairo University; USD 25,000+/year at AUC) + return airfare.

**Required documents:**

- Letter of Acceptance from Egyptian university (Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities sealed)
- Tuition payment receipt (or first-year instalment) OR scholarship confirmation letter (Egyptian state / Al-Azhar bilateral / AUC scholarship)
- Egypt-valid health insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Passport, photo, application form
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) — Arabic / English translations + Nepal MoFA apostille
- Arabic / English language proficiency proof (course-dependent — IELTS for English-medium AUC; Arabic proficiency for Al-Azhar / Cairo University)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, sponsor affidavit, scholarship letter)
- Source-of-funds explanation
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor + HIV test
- Statement of purpose / CV
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Al-Azhar University Cairo is THE major destination for Nepali Muslim students pursuing Islamic studies — free tuition + free dormitory + monthly stipend for foreign Muslim students under Egyptian-Nepalese bilateral education programme since 1985.
- American University in Cairo (AUC) — English-medium, premium tuition USD 25,000+/year, popular for Nepali expat children + scholarship recipients.
- Type D study visa holders MUST register at Mogamma El Tahrir within 30 days of arrival to obtain Iqama (Residence Permit — study basis).

### Work — Work Visa

**Purpose:** Employment in Egypt on the basis of a Work Permit (Tassreeh Amal) cleared by the Egyptian Ministry of Manpower + employment contract.
**Stay duration:** 90 days entry stay -> 1-year Iqama (work basis), renewable.
**Validity:** Type D work 90 days; Iqama per employment agreement.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 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.
**How to apply:** Two-step pre-arrival: Tassreeh Amal from Ministry of Manpower + Type D at Embassy Kathmandu.
**Eligibility:** Specific job offer from Egyptian employer; employer obtains Tassreeh Amal BEFORE migrant applies for Type D — labour-market test required (Egyptian / Arab League candidates checked first); 10% foreign-worker quota cap per Egyptian establishment (some sectors waived); relevant qualifications / experience; clean character + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Egyptian Tassreeh Amal (Work Permit) issued to the Egyptian employer for the migrant by name
- Employment contract signed by both parties (Egyptian Labour Code-compliant)
- CV + qualifications (notarised Arabic / English translations + MoFA Nepal apostille)
- Proof of professional experience (3+ years typical)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (all apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor + HIV test (mandatory for all Type D)
- Egypt-valid health insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Mandatory in-person submission at Embassy Kathmandu
- ANY ONE income bundle (settlement-funds proof)
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Egypt 10% foreign-worker quota per establishment (Law 12/2003 Article 27) — exceptions for highly-specialised oil-and-gas / petrochemical sectors + Egyptian Investment-Law-6/2018 Free Zones.
- Common Nepali sectors: oil-and-gas (Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation + JVs at Western Desert / Gulf of Suez fields — USD 1,500–4,500/month), tourism / hospitality (Cairo / Hurghada / Sharm El Sheikh hotels — USD 600–1,200/month), construction (New Administrative Capital projects — USD 800–1,500/month).
- Permanent residence eligible after 10 continuous years on Iqama; Egyptian citizenship after 10 more years (20 total) per Law 26/1975 — long path, citizenship rare for Nepali workers.

### Multi-Entry — Religious / Pilgrimage Visa

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Up to 30 days per entry; renewable on-site for documented pilgrimage extensions.
**Validity:** Single or multiple-entry; up to 6 months.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 1–5 business days (e-Visa) or 10 days (paper at Embassy Kathmandu).
**How to apply:** visa2egypt.gov.eg (tourist e-Visa with pilgrimage purpose) OR Embassy Kathmandu for Type D pilgrimage residence.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Invitation / endorsement letter from Egyptian religious site / Coptic Orthodox Church / Al-Azhar (for Islamic studies pilgrimage)
- Pilgrimage itinerary
- Confirmed return ticket
- Travel insurance *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- St Catherine's Monastery Sinai is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is the oldest continuously-functioning Christian monastery in the world — accessible via Sinai-Only Visa OR full Egypt visa.
- Coptic Christian Holy Family Trail spans Cairo + Wadi El-Natrun + Asyut — Egyptian Tourism Ministry markets this route to Indian + South Asian Hindu + Buddhist pilgrim groups.

### Religious — Cultural / Press / Journalism Visa

**Purpose:** Cultural exchanges, journalism / press coverage, scientific research, sports events.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry.
**Validity:** Single or multiple-entry; up to 1 year.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days at Embassy Kathmandu.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Egypt Kathmandu; for journalism / press, additional accreditation from Egyptian State Information Service required.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Sponsor / inviting Egyptian institution letter (cultural body, sports federation, government office, university, media outlet — registered in Egypt)
- For journalism / press: Egyptian State Information Service (SIS) accreditation *(conditional)*
- Event / programme schedule
- Cover letter from Nepali sending institution
- Travel insurance *(conditional)*
- Return ticket + accommodation

**Notes:**
- Press / journalism visa requires explicit accreditation from Egyptian State Information Service (SIS) — standard tourist visa is NOT acceptable for journalism activities.
- Photography in restricted areas (military, government buildings, Aswan Dam, Suez Canal locks) requires additional permits from local Wilaya / Governorate office.

### Retirement — Investor / Self-Employed Visa

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** 90 days Type D -> 1 to 5-year Iqama aligned to investment scale.
**Validity:** Per investment / business operation.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** Full pathway: 6–12 months. GAFI registration 30–60 days; Type D 30 days at Embassy Kathmandu; Iqama 30 days post-arrival.
**How to apply:** Register Egyptian business at GAFI -> apply for Type D Investor at Embassy Kathmandu with GAFI certificate + business plan attached -> Iqama at Mogamma El Tahrir within 30 days of arrival.
**Eligibility:** GAFI-approved Egyptian business OR investment in Egyptian Free Zone (Suez Canal Economic Zone, Damietta Free Zone, Port Said East Free Zone, etc.); minimum investment USD 50,000+ for standard track / USD 250,000+ for accelerated permanent-residence track; business plan; clean character + tax history.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Egyptian business registration (GAFI certificate with Tax ID + Commercial Registration)
- Articles of incorporation
- Bank deposit / capital infusion proof
- Detailed business plan (Arabic or English)
- Egyptian commercial lease / property deed for the business
- CV + relevant industry experience
- Tax clearance from Nepal (Inland Revenue Department certificate, apostilled)
- Police clearance + health certificate
- ANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Egyptian Investment Law 6/2018 + Free Zones offer reduced corporate-income tax (10-22.5% vs. standard 22.5%) + customs exemptions + simplified residence pathway.
- Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) is Egypt's flagship investment-attraction zone — 461 km² spanning 6 ports + 4 industrial zones; targets logistics + manufacturing + green-energy.
- After 5 continuous years on Iqama: eligible for permanent residence; Egyptian citizenship at 10 years total + Arabic-language proficiency.

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

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Up to 15 days, Sinai Peninsula only (Sharm El Sheikh / Dahab / Nuweiba / Taba / St Catherine areas).
**Validity:** Single entry, on-arrival.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** On arrival at Sinai airports (no advance application).
**How to apply:** Granted by Egyptian Border Police on arrival at Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) / Taba (TCP) airports — show passport, return ticket, hotel booking. NO online application needed.

**Required documents:**

- Nepali passport (8+ months validity)
- Confirmed return ticket within 15 days
- Hotel booking in Sinai zone

**Notes:**
- Sinai-Only Visa is the EASIEST way to visit Egypt for short Sinai-Peninsula leisure (Red Sea diving / desert trekking / St Catherine pilgrimage) — no advance application, no fee.
- CANNOT be used for mainland Egypt — passport border control at Sinai-Suez crossing checkpoint will deny entry to Cairo / Luxor / Aswan without full Egypt visa.
- For travellers wanting BOTH Sinai + Pyramids, apply for full Egypt e-Visa instead (USD 25 single-entry).

## Important general 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.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Egypt visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, transit, medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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).
3. **Submit at Embassy of Egypt Kathmandu (paper visa intake) + visa2egypt.gov.eg (e-Visa for tourist + short business)** — 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.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 1–3 business days; up to 5 days during peak (Oct–Apr Egyptian tourism season).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- 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 the Arab Republic of Egypt in Kathmandu directory (Pulchowk, Lalitpur — RARE Nepal-direct mission)
- https://www.mfa.gov.eg — Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-policy hub
- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/egy/visa-type — VFS Global Egypt India (secondary intake for special categories)
- Egyptian Law 89/1960 on Aliens (consolidated 2023 amendments) — primary domestic legislation
- Egyptian Decree 71/2024 — visa-fee schedule (USD-denominated)
- Egyptian Decree 22/2017 — visa-on-arrival eligibility list (~33 nationalities; Nepal NOT included)
- Egyptian Investment Law 6/2018 — governs Investor / Self-Employed track + GAFI Free Zones
- Egyptian Labour Code Law 12/2003 — 10% foreign-worker quota per establishment (Article 27)
- Egyptian Citizenship Law 26/1975 — 20-year (10 + 10) naturalisation pathway
- Egypt joined the Hague Apostille Convention 12 December 2023 (effective 25 February 2024) — Nepal MoFA apostilled documents accepted directly
- Sinai-Only Visa (free, 15 days on arrival at Sharm El Sheikh / Taba / St Catherine) — does NOT cover mainland Egypt
- Al-Azhar University Cairo bilateral education programme with Nepal since 1985 — free tuition + dormitory + stipend for foreign Muslim students
- Egyptian working week: Sunday–Thursday (Friday + Saturday off) — Embassy Kathmandu follows this calendar
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Egyptian authorities (both countries Hague-aligned)

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*