Many tourists from Russia prefer to travel to hot countries. As they themselves note, in addition to a good rest on their territory, local attractions and exotic nature are attractive. Egypt is one of the most frequently visited countries by travelers from Russia. What kind of visa do you need for Egypt? What is required for its registration and where can I get it? More on that later.
What is a visa?
A visa is a document that allows a citizen of a particular state to enter the territory of another country. It may be in the form of a separate document. However, visas for entry into some countries are presented in the form of a separate stamp, which is affixed to the pages of the passport.
As for the visa to Egypt, in its classic form it is just a small blue stamp.
Tourist visa
When planning to take a short trip toEgypt tourist visa can not be issued in advance by contacting the consulate or representative office. This can always be done upon arrival at Hurghada airport, where they can put the desired stamp at a special point. Many tourists may have a question about how much a visa to Egypt costs. For citizens of all countries, the answer is the same: $25 (1,400 rubles). When paying such an amount, the traveler receives a stamp in his passport that allows him to stay in the territory of the state for no more than 30 calendar days.
Documents required for a tourist visa
Despite the fact that obtaining a visa in Egypt is a fairly simple process, certain documents are required for this. Their list is small, but it is mandatory. First of all, the tourist is obliged to present his passport, the remaining validity of which must be at least 8 calendar months. In addition, at Hurghada airport they will definitely require the availability of return tickets for the plane, the departure date of which should not correspond to the period of the issued visa.
Another requirement for all travelers who wish to obtain a permit stamp for free movement within Egypt is confirmation of a room reservation at a local hotel. As a rule, tourists who arrive in the state on a ticket purchased from the operator do not have any problems with this item.
In practice, it often happens that a traveler has not booked a hotel room and does not havethe opportunity to present a document certifying the availability of a place to stay. In this case, many fill out a migration card, indicating the data of the vacation spot that comes to mind first. This option is also suitable, since the information provided by the tourist is not verified by the controlling person.
Many tourists note with positive comments that in the process of obtaining a visa to Egypt for Russians it is not necessary to indicate the sources and amounts of income, as is required in many other countries. Also, they will not require certificates of family ties with people living on the territory of the state and information confirming the purpose of the visit.
Migration card
In order to ensure that the process of obtaining a visa for a holiday in Egypt does not take a lot of time at the airport, many planes heading towards Hurghada are given blank migration cards in advance, which are offered to be filled out right in flight.
As for the filling requirements, among them the main ones are the veracity of the information, as well as legibility. All information must be provided exclusively in English, all letters in personal data must clearly correspond to those presented in the citizen's passport.
As for the content of such a card, in addition to the standard data (last name, first name and patronymic), it should include the place where you plan to stay (hotel), some passport data (series and number), flight number, as well as the purpose of the visit (usuallytravelers indicate tourism).
It often happens that a tourist flies to Egypt with children who have not yet reached the age of 18. In this case, filling out a special migration card is not required for them - it is enough to enter their data in your form in the box on the back.
Sinai visa
Tourists who fly to Sinai and do not plan to travel to another part of the country can get a visa for free. Such a permit, like a classic visa to Egypt, will be considered valid only for 14 calendar days. A visa to Sinai will have the appearance of a small Sinai stamp.
As for the disadvantages of such a permit, some travelers say in their recommendations that it is not entirely suitable for an independent trip to the country in order to explore the sights and visit interesting places, as it significantly restricts the movement of the guest of the country. So, for example, having such a visa in your passport, you can give up the dream of visiting the territory of Ras Mohammed, as well as Thistlegorm, where many people like to go in order to go diving.
Situations often occur when, upon arrival at Sharm el-Sheikh airport, migration officers offer to issue this type of visa for an amount equal to the cost of a visa to Egypt. However, this requirement is considered unreasonable, because despite the rapid change in the requirements in the legislation, tourists still have the right to receive it for free, and they can safely use it.
Visa process
Upon arrival at the airport of Hurghada, it is necessary to go through the procedure for obtaining a visa to Egypt. In practice, it is quite simple and involves the implementation of a certain list of actions.
First of all, tourists must fill out a migration card, which many are asked to do on the plane. With it, you need to go to the visa officer, who is located at a special point, and present it, attaching your passport to the card. If there is a correctly completed document, the officer will paste the visa stamp into the passport.
Visa for a child
There are no special requirements for children to cross the Egyptian border with adults. The easiest way is if they keep the path with their parents. In this case, adults need to carry only two documents. The first of these is the child's birth certificate (a certified copy may also be suitable), and the second is an exit permit. However, this document can only be requested if the child crosses the border with one of the parents or guardians, as well as with third parties or distant relatives. In the event that he is accompanied by two legal parents, then the second document is not required.
As for paying for a child visa to Egypt, it is not required. Entry permits are completely free of charge if you are under 18 years of age.
Visa extension
As you know, the standard duration of a visa isno more than 30 days. However, sometimes there are situations when it needs to be extended. For this purpose, you can contact the Egyptian visa center in Moscow (at the embassy) or in another closer city in Russia. In order to obtain a visa with a longer duration, a larger package of documents must be submitted to the center.
First of all, you should prepare four color photocopies of the passport spread, which contains personal data and a photo. You also need to present a couple of copies of the visa stamp that was received upon entering the country, and the same number of copies of the document confirming the rental of housing in which the tourist is planned to stay for the entire time. On top of that, you should attach one color photo of 3x4 cm format, as well as a completed application form, in which you need to specify all the necessary data.
For Russians who are in the age category of 60 years and over, there is no need to extend the visa. In order to stay in Egypt for a longer period, they simply need to provide information confirming a stable and sufficient income.
In order to extend a visa to the country, you must first fly to Moscow, using a regular flight for this purpose.
The Egyptian embassy in the capital of Russia is located on Kropotkinsky lane, 12. This place is located near the Park Kultury metro station, opposite the Finnish embassy.
E-Visa
Many travel agenciesare independently engaged in the execution of permits for entry for their clients when they purchase a ticket to Egypt. The visa in this case is presented in electronic form.
What needs to be done? To apply for an electronic visa to Egypt, you do not need to make a personal visit to the country's consulate or a specialized center - this can be done online. Practice shows that this system significantly improves the security of tourists, maintaining it at an appropriate level, as well as the system of border and customs control, which is carried out upon arrival of guests in the country.
Providing a visitor visa to Egypt is possible only for those travelers who have a tourist purpose of visit. It is also possible to provide it for a one-time trip with a short-term purpose. That is why, before applying for it, it is advisable to get a ticket to Egypt in advance or take care of how to explain another purpose of your visit to the country. An application for a permit must be submitted online. After filling in all the required fields, the tourist will receive a special permit to the e-mail specified during the registration process, which must be printed out - its presentation will be required at the point of arrival.
What information will be required in the process of filling out the questionnaire? First of all, the tourist is obliged to indicate passport data, exactly as they are indicated on its pages. In addition, you will need to provide a valid email address - it will receive the accepteddecision to grant or refuse a visa. You will also need to enter a phone number in international format and credit card information. In addition to all this, the tourist is obliged to indicate the purpose of his visit to Egypt, as a rule, "tourism" is put down in this column.
Citizens of far from all countries can get an e-visa, but this possibility applies to representatives of the Russian population.
Before applying for an e-visa, a citizen of the Russian Federation is required to pay a service fee, as well as provide a scanned copy of his passport. In the case of planning a trip to the country with the whole family, each adult tourist is required to create a visa request using an individual profile. In the event that a child under the age of 18, but who has an individual international passport, is sent on a trip, they also need to make a request for an electronic entry permit.
Such a visa, like a classic tourist visa, allows you to stay in the state for no more than 30 calendar days. In the event that a tourist has received a refusal to grant him permission to enter the state, the fee paid by him is not refundable. The processing fee for the request is 25 USD (1400 RUB), as is the case with the standard visa, which is provided at Hurghada Airport.
Work visa
In Egypt, some tourists come to exercise onterritory of this state labor activity. For this purpose, it is necessary to obtain a work visa, which allows you to stay in the country for an indefinite amount of time. As practice shows, the employer himself is responsible for issuing such a visa. In the event that an employee for whom a work visa was opened is dismissed or transferred to another place that does not require visits to the country, it will be canceled.
In order to apply for such a visa to his employee, the employer is obliged to present to the Egyptian embassy documents, the content of which indicates that Egyptians are employed at his enterprise. At the same time, the number of such employees must be at least 11 people. Also, for such a document, you must provide a copy of the diploma of education of the employee, which must first be certified by the Ministry of Justice of Russia. Another additional document is he alth insurance.
As for the price, the minimum cost for obtaining a work visa is $150 (about 8,500 rubles).
Student
Some young people from Russia are engaged in education in the cities of Egypt. In order to carry out the educational process normally, they are invited to apply for a visa to Egypt for students. This type of permit is also en titled to be issued by those who are just planning to start their studies in this state. It expires at the end of the educational process.
For clearanceFor such a visa, you must submit to the Egyptian embassy a special form with the completed fields, as well as a special document, which is a confirmation that there is a pre-reserved place in the educational institution indicated by the student. As for the price for its registration, it is calculated in US dollars and directly depends on the duration of the planned stay.
Marriage
This type of visa may be of interest to young girls and women who plan to marry an Egyptian citizen. In order to become its owner, you need to get an ORFI contract. This document is a kind of marriage contract, which should be legalized in the future. A visa of this nature can be issued for a fixed period. If during this period of time the bride and groom did not enter into a marriage relationship, then it is canceled.
If we talk about the cost of such a visa, then in each case it may be different, but its minimum price may be less than 100 Egyptian pounds (320 rubles). It is provided for no more than six months.
Resident visa
Resident is another type of visa to Egypt for Russians. Its presence is especially important for those persons who have their own property in Egypt, and are also wives or husbands of citizens of this state. The presence of such an entry permit does not give the right to conduct labor activities in the country and engage in commerce. This document grants the right to a longstay within the country.
In order for Egypt to grant a visa of this type, a copy of the marriage contract must be provided to the embassy (in the event that a permit document is provided subject to the presence of a husband or wife who are citizens of the country). In the case of the presence of real estate, you should provide documents that confirm the fact of its placement in Egypt.
The price of such a visa is from 30 to 50 US dollars (approximately 1700-3000 rubles). The maximum period for which such a document can be provided is 5 years, after which it will need to be reissued.
If a visa was denied
Very rarely there are situations when a person who wants to get a visa to Egypt is denied. However, if this situation does occur, then you should not worry. As a rule, when issuing a refusal to obtain an entry permit, the embassy of the country indicates its reasons. If necessary, the traveler has the right to correct all the shortcomings and send the request again. If all the shortcomings have been eliminated, the state will provide the opportunity to enter.
