Transit Visa - Medium (6-48 hours)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 2 days
- Processing time
- 7 business days
- Fee
- Varies
- Entry
- Single entry
For transit of 6-48 hours, travelers may leave the airport and visit surrounding areas. Transit visa must be applied for in advance at Egyptian embassy or consulate (cannot be issued on arrival). Processing takes up to 7 working days.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Transit through Egypt with layover between 6 and 48 hours
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Transit Visa Application; Form url: Contact Egyptian embassy
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, onward flight tickets showing entry and exit from Egypt
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Egyptian embassy or consulate
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Document submission
Submit transit visa application with proof of onward travel
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Fee payment
Pay transit visa fee
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa