Egypt Visa for Filipinos (2026 Guide)

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Planning a trip to Egypt? Unlike Morocco or Turkey, Egypt visa requirements for Filipinos mean you'll need to apply in advance — Egypt's e-Visa and visa-on-arrival options are not available to Philippine passport holders. This guide walks through what a Morocco or Turkey trip doesn't require but an Egypt visa application from the Philippines does.

Do Filipinos Need a Visa?

Yes. Filipino passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt for tourism. Unless Egyptian policy changes, Philippine passports are not on the list of nationalities eligible for Egypt's e-Visa or visa-on-arrival, so the application has to be completed before you fly — always confirm current policy with the Egyptian Embassy before booking flights, since requirements can change.

Visa Requirements & Documents

Typical documents requested for an Egypt tourist visa application from the Philippines:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, with blank visa pages
• Completed visa application form
• 2 recent passport-sized photos (white background)
• Proof of sufficient funds — bank certificate or bank statement
• Certificate of employment (with compensation) or business registration, if self-employed
• Round-trip flight itinerary
• Hotel booking or full tour itinerary — this is exactly what your Leht's Travel booking confirmation provides

How to Apply

Egypt tourist visa applications for Filipino citizens are submitted through the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in the Philippines. After document review, the embassy will contact you to submit your passport for stamping; the visa fee is paid only once your application is approved.

Fees & Processing Time

Processing for a consular tourist visa typically takes around 15 business days, so it's worth starting the application well ahead of your departure date rather than close to it. The visa fee is paid upon approval and is non-refundable — confirm the current amount directly with the embassy, as fees can change.

Where to Apply

Application Tips

• Apply as early as possible — 15 business days is typical, but allow extra buffer time
• Have your bank certificate and employment documents ready before starting — these are the two most commonly requested proofs
• Book your Leht's Travel Egypt tour first so your itinerary and accommodation proof are ready for the application
• Double-check your passport has enough blank visa pages and validity beyond your return date

Egypt Visa for Filipinos — FAQ