Egypt visa requirements for Romanian citizens

Egypt was rated third among Middle Eastern countries in terms of foreign visitor arrivals, with more than eight million tourists arriving in 2017, prompting the Egyptian government to implement an electronic visa system in 2015 to give a better immigration experience.

With approximately five million tourists, the majority of tourist arrivals were from European countries, including Romanian citizens who are qualified to receive an Egypt e-Visa, as the electronic travel permission is usually known.

With Egypt's electronic visa, travelers may bypass long lines at the embassy, saving time and effort and making it easier for tourists to enter the country.

Types of Egypt e-Visa for Romanian citizens

The different types of Egypt visas are available for Romanian citizens.

The Egyptian government provides two visa options to short-term tourists, based on their unique interests and travel plans:

• A single-entry visa. This visa allows Romanian travelers to enter Egypt once and stay for 30 days. This type of e-Visa is valid for 03 months from the issued date.
• A multiple-entry visa. This visa enables multiple entrances for 06 months (from the date the application is accepted) as long as the passenger does not stay in the country for more than 30 days in a row.

In addition, depending on the circumstances, Romanian citizens may apply for various types of Egyptian visas.

Egypt visa requirements for Romanian citizens

Romanian citizens are permitted to apply for an e-visa to visit Egypt. The e-Visa system enables Romanian citizens to apply for an e-Visa online swiftly and securely, obtaining a response in 7 days via email after completing a 10-minute application.

Romanian citizens, as well as citizens of other qualifying countries, must meet the Egypt e-Visa requirements, which include:

• The passport must be valid, with an expiration date no earlier than 6 months after the traveler arrives in the country and 02 blank pages for arrival/ exit stamps.
• The Visa fee must be paid with a debit or credit card.
• In addition, the applicant will be required to give a valid email address to gain access to the online system and receive the e-Visa after it has been accepted.

Applicants from Romania should keep in mind that this process should be started with care to avoid delays or hassle.

Visitors from Romania must present their passports as well as a print copy of their e-Visa at the port of entry.

Apply for an Egypt e-Visa as Romanian citizens

Romanian citizens can obtain an e-Visa to travel to Egypt and enjoy its beauty by following a few simple steps and providing some personal documents and information.

Last names and surnames as they appear on the passport.

• Date of birth, place of birth, and nationality.
• Full address, phone number, and email address.
• Passport information such as the issue and expiration dates, number, and country.
• Dates of entry and exit from the country.

When the application is submitted, the Egyptian authorities will send an email with the outcome within a few business days. If the Visa is granted, the Romanian applicant will be able to print it and keep it with their passport in order to enter the country at any port of entry.

Egypt e-Visa fee for Romanian citizens

In order to obtain an Egypt e-Visa for Romanian citizens, you will need to pay two kinds of Egypt e-Visa fees: the government fee and the service fee, either electronically (via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or PayPal) or through a wire transfer (HSBC direct bank account).

Furthermore, you can add COVID-19 insurance to keep your benefits when traveling overseas at a small cost.

The government fee is compulsory since Romania is not listed on Egypt's exemption list. As for the service fee, there are currently three options for you to choose from, depending on how much time you need:

• In the normal case: you will receive your e-Visa result within three working days.
• In the urgent case: you will receive your e-Visa result in two working days.
• In the super urgent case: recommended for speedy processing. You can get your e-Visa result within just one working day if you select this type of service.