Data verified
Nigeria passport holders: Multiple entry for Egypt. Fee: USD 25–60 (~USD 25–60). Processing: 5-7 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available. Tourist eVisa: USD 25 (~NGN 34,000) single / USD 60 multi-entry (6 months). Visa-on-arrival also available at major airports for USD 25. Egypt has Nigerian community (~10K — students, traders, religious pilgrims to Al-Azhar).
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist single/multi-entry, 30/90 days); Visa-on-Arrival; Tourist Visa (embassy); Business Visa; Work Visa (employer-sponsored); Student (Al-Azhar Islamic studies popular among Nigerian Muslims); Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days single / 30 days per entry multi (max 180 days/year).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: EGP 1,500 fine + deportation; future visa difficulties
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 1 blank page); Online application or VoA on arrival; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Travel insurance recommended; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Business: Egyptian entity invitation; For Al-Azhar Student: admission letter + Islamic studies sponsorship.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available. Tourist eVisa: USD 25 (~NGN 34,000) single / USD 60 multi-entry (6 months). Visa-on-arrival also available at major airports for USD 25. Egypt has Nigerian community (~10K — students, traders, religious pilgrims to Al-Azhar).
Common rejection reasons
Common NG entry issues (LOW rate): (1) Document mismatch — eVisa name MUST match passport; (2) Sinai-region travel restrictions; (3) Past Middle East overstay history; (4) Al-Azhar student visa requires verified admission; (5) Insufficient hotel proof at airport; (6) Onward Mediterranean migration via Egypt-Libya corridor flagged; (7) Direct Egyptian embassy in Abuja makes process easier.
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