Egypt visa requirements for Austrian citizens

Egypt is a place of wonderful wonders. The ancient Egyptian culture constructed temples, pyramids, monuments, and tombs that still surprise travelers today. Each year, millions of tourists from all over the world visit Egypt to view many of these archaeological monuments and wonder at the insights they provide into a civilisation that was regarded to be one of the most powerful for its time.

The Arab Republic of Egypt's government has now created an electronic travel authorization system that would make applying for and obtaining an Egyptian e-Visa a simpler and more comfortable process. Citizens of Austria can now apply for an Egyptian e-Visa online, eliminating the need to visit an Egyptian embassy or consulate. This new method also helps to quickly travelers to receive an eVisa from weeks to only few days.

Types of Egypt visas for Austrian citizens

Austrian citizens traveling to Egypt must obtain a visa, with several types available based on the purpose of the visit. Below are the main visa options:

Tourist e-visa

• Valid for 30 days
• Available as single or multiple entry
• Apply online before departure

Visa on arrival

• Single entry, valid for 30 days
• Obtainable at major Egyptian airports
• Payment required in USD upon arrival

Business visa

• For short-term business activities
• Requires an invitation from an Egyptian organization
• Apply at the Egyptian embassy or consulate

Student visa

• For Austrian citizens accepted by Egyptian educational institutions
• Requires proof of enrollment and embassy application

Work visa

• Requires an official job offer and work permit
• Must be arranged in coordination with the Egyptian employer and embassy

Always confirm current requirements with the Egyptian embassy before traveling.

Egypt visa requirements for Austrian citizens

Austrian citizens entering Egypt on an e-visa must meet certain fundamental requirements to properly submit an e-visa application. Among these requirements are:

• Possession of a valid Austrian passport. The passport from Austria must be valid for at least six (06) months from the date of the traveler's entry into Egypt. There must be a minimum of 02 blank pages in the traveler's passport for entry/exit stamps.
• Travelers must also have a valid email address to receive the results of the e-Visa application.
• Finally, a valid debit or credit card for online payments is required.

Visitors from Austria who are worried about the legality of their passports for their journey to Egypt might examine renewing it before completing the application form online.

Travelers are also encouraged to apply for their Egyptian e-Visa ahead of time, preferably a few days before their anticipated date of departure for Egypt, to accommodate for any potential processing delays.

Apply for the Egyptian e-visa as Austrian citizen

Once the traveler has determined that all the basic Egyptian e-visa requirements for Austrian citizens have been met, they can begin the application process by completing the online e-visa application. The Egyptian e-Visa application will request personal information such as the traveler's name, date of birth, country of citizenship, address, phone number, travel details, and passport information.

Austrian travelers are advised to answer these questions truthfully because any incorrect information in the application can complicate the applicant's travel plans. In some cases, applicants may be denied a visa, while in others, their travel plans may be delayed. As a result, in order to avoid any issues, applicants must review the information entered on the form to ensure its accuracy.

Egypt e-visa fee for Austrian citizens

To complete the online application process, you must also pay online via electronic payment (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and PayPal) or wire transfer (direct transfer to HSBC bank).

There are two types of Egypt e-visa fees when applying for an online visa: the Government fee and the service fee. In addition, to protect your benefits, you should consider adding a small amount for COVID-19 insurance.

The government fee is mandatory because Austria is not currently on Egypt's exemption list.

You have three options to select from for the service fee, based on the timeframe you require:

• Normal: If you select this standard service, you will receive your e-visa result within 03 business days.
• Urgent: You can get your e-Visa result in as little as 02 working days if you use this service option.
• Super Urgent: Recommend for emergencies when you need a visa as soon as possible. If you choose this service, you will receive your e-visa result in just 01 working day.

Common reasons Austrian citizens get e-visa rejections

While most Austrian citizens successfully obtain an Egypt e-visa, some applications may be rejected due to common mistakes or missing information. Below are the most frequent reasons for e-visa denials:

• Incorrect or incomplete application: Errors in name, passport number, or birth date. Missing required fields or unclear uploaded documents
• Invalid passport: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date. Damaged or expired passports lead to automatic rejection.
• Unacceptable photo or document format: Blurry passport scans or incorrect file types (e.g., .png instead of .jpg or .pdf)
• Previous visa violations: Overstaying a past Egypt visa or violating local laws
• Unclear travel purpose: Inconsistent or suspicious travel plans without valid proof

To avoid rejection, Austrian applicants should carefully review all information and upload clear, valid documents before submitting their e-visa request.