How long is an Egyptian visa valid?

Egypt is a beautiful country full of mystery and history. The yellow sand and the majestic Pharaoh Pyramids all over the sky attract our yearning. For many tourists, traveling to Egypt is an unforgettable experience. However, before traveling to Egypt, tourists need to apply for the appropriate visa.

This article will detail issues such as the validity of Egyptian visas to help tourists get visas to Egypt.

Before we talk about it formally, we need to distinguish the difference between visa validity and visa stay.

The validity period of a visa refers to the period of time during which the holder is allowed to enter the country from the date of issuance of the visa to a period of time after which the visa is invalid. (General countries issue 3-month valid entry visas, and some countries issue 1-month valid entry visas. The specific time varies according to the applicant's application.)

The period of stay of a visa refers to the period of time the holder is permitted to stay after entering the country.

The difference between the validity period of a visa and the validity period of a visa is that the validity period of a visa refers to the period of use of the visa, that is, from the beginning to the end of this period of time, the holder can enter or pass through the country.

For example, the entry-exit visa of a certain country is valid for 3 months and the stay period is 15 days. Then, the visa is calculated for 3 months from the date of issue, and can enter and leave the country on any day within 3 months (if you intend to stay for 15 days, you need to calculate 15 days in reverse to ensure that the stay time is within the validity period). However, it should be noted that the holder can only stay in the country for 15 days from the date of entry to the date of exit. However, the validity and length of stay of a visa may vary depending on the country and the visa category.

There are many types of Egyptian visas, but the most common ones on the market are tourism and business visas.

Under normal circumstances, the Egyptian tourist visa can stay up to 14 days, a single Egyptian business visa can stay up to 30 days, so the ordinary type of single visa can stay up to 30 days.

However, applicants can also apply for multiple business visas, but even the longest stay of an Egyptian business visa will not be too long, usually about three months. Tourists can enter Egypt multiple times within the validity period, and each stay does not exceed 30 days, but the specific situation depends on the situation of the person handling the visa. Therefore, the maximum stay period depends on the type of applicant and the issuance of the embassy.

It should also be noted that the maximum stay period of a visa is based on the visa held by the applicant and the number of days of extension in the local area. If the customs does not give the applicant the maximum stay period of the visa at the time of entry or cannot extend the visa locally, it is not allowed to stay for such a long time, so the specific situation needs specific analysis.

According to the regulations of the Egyptian government, the tourist visa cannot be extended and cannot be modified after it expires, and you need to leave Egypt before the visa expires. If the holder stays in Egypt beyond the validity period of the visa, it will be regarded as illegal stay, and the relevant behavior will be severely punished. Relevant punishment measures include fines, prohibition of entry, repatriation, etc. Therefore, you are advised to leave Egypt in time before your visa expires to avoid the above penalties. If you need multiple entries or a long stay, consider applying for other types of visas, such as work visas, student visas or long-stay visas.