Egypt e-Visa requirements for Chinese citizens

Do Chinese citizens need a visa to enter Egypt? Yes, Chinese citizens are not permitted to enter Egypt without a visa. The Egyptian government introduced the Egypt e-Visa for Chinese citizens in 2017 to streamline and modernize the visa-issuing processes in Egypt.

The Egypt e-Visa application process for Chinese citizens is quick and easy. It is the most convenient choice for short-term visits to Egypt because it avoids the trouble of visiting an embassy or consulate or queuing at the border for a visa.

The following article will explain to you the information and requirements for an Egypt e-Visa as a Chinese citizen.

Types of Egypt e-Visa for Chinese citizens

As previously stated, Egypt's e-visa can alleviate the difficulties of a casual visa for tourism or short-term trips in general. To be more specific, if you need an Egypt visa for a stay of fewer than 30 days but you don't want to waste time and money applying for the casual type, which is valid for a long amount of stay, an e-Visa is a great option for you.

There are two types of Egypt e-Visas available (both of which are for tourism and visit purposes):

• An Egypt Tourist e-Visa (single entry): This type of e-visa is valid for 03 months from the issued date and permits you a duration of stay up to 30 days from the day you arrive in Egypt.
• An Egypt Tourist e-Visa (many entries): This form of e-visa allows you to enter Egypt as many times as you wish and stay in Egypt for up to 30 days per arrival. The validity of this visa is 06 months from the date of issuance, so keep in mind that you enter the country during this period.

Please note that these types of e-visas are not extendable.

Egypt e-Visa requirements for Chinese citizens

To apply for an Egyptian e-Visa, Chinese nationals must first have a Chinese passport valid for at least six months (counting from the date you arrive in Egypt.) Otherwise, your request may be denied. The following is a complete list of the Egypt e-Visa requirements for Chinese citizens:

• A valid passport with at least 02 blank pages for verification as well as a scanned copy of the information page.
• A valid credit/debit card or Paypal for payment of the Egypt visa fee.
• The email address is valid.

Because the Egyptian e-Visa will be issued over email, you must be extra cautious when typing it in. Before submitting the application form, you should double-check all the information and documents. Remember that the entire process and payment are completed online.

Chinese applicants must input a variety of information on the Egypt visa application form, including visa details (visa types, the processing time), and personal information (full name, address, date of birth, nationality, passport information, and travel time). There are also some questions about security and health.

It is important to provide complete and correct answers to all questions. Any errors or inaccuracies may cause issues, therefore candidates should carefully review any information they provide.

If your Egypt e-Visa is approved, you must print a hard copy to enter the airport.

Egypt e-Visa fee for Chinese citizens

To obtain an Egypt e-Visa, you must pay two types of Egypt visa fees: the Government fee and the Service fee via electronic payment (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and PayPal) or wire transfer (HSBC direct bank transaction).

The government fee is obligatory because China is not on the Egypt e visa exemption list.

About the service fee, you now have three service options to choose from, based on the processing time you require. Note that the more fee you pay, the faster the processing time is. Once you submit your visa application, you can expect to receive your Egypt e visa from 01 to 03 business days.

• Normal Processing: If you use this standardized service, you will obtain your e-visa result within three business days.
• Urgent Processing: If you choose this option, the e-visa result will be accessible in two business days.
• Super Urgent Processing: If you use this service, you will have your e-Visa in just one business day.

In addition, you can add a small fee for COVID-19 insurance to keep your benefits when traveling overseas and increase the chance of your application being accepted by the Government.