# Egypt visa for Nepali citizens

> Egypt visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time, up to 30 days per entry. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting Egypt as tourists use the Tourist e-Visa. Visa fee: USD 25 (single-entry e-Visa) / USD 60 (multi-entry e-Visa). Processing time: 1–3 business days. Apply online at visa2egypt.gov.eg.

- **Visa route (tourist):** eVisa
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/egypt
- **Last reviewed:** 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.
**Fee:** USD 25 (single-entry e-Visa) / USD 60 (multi-entry e-Visa).
**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.
**Fee:** USD 30 (single-entry) / USD 70 (multi-entry).
**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.
**Fee:** USD 15.
**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.
**Fee:** USD 100 (single) / USD 200 (multi).
**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.
**Fee:** USD 50 (single) / USD 100 (multi) / USD 200 (1-year multi).
**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).
**Fee:** USD 100 (Type D study) + EGP 1,000 Iqama fee in-country.
**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.
**Fee:** USD 200 (Type D work) + EGP 5,000+ work-permit fee + EGP 1,000+ Iqama fee (employer-borne typically).
**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.

### Other route — 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.
**Fee:** USD 30 (similar to tourist e-Visa).
**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.
**Fee:** USD 50 (single) / USD 100 (multi). Diplomatic / official passports may be exempt.
**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.
**Fee:** USD 200 (Type D) + EGP-denominated GAFI registration + Iqama fees.
**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.
**Fee:** FREE.
**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 certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- 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). Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Egypt as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Egypt for tourism use the Tourist e-Visa, which allows a stay of up to 30 days per entry.

### How much is the Egypt tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

USD 25 (single-entry e-Visa) / USD 60 (multi-entry e-Visa). Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://visa2egypt.gov.eg before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-04).

### 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. Applications are lodged at 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.

### 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 official online portal for the Egypt visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://visa2egypt.gov.eg.

### 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 For Fun help with a Egypt visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Egypt visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## 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)

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*