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Philippines 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 for Filipinos. Tourist eVisa: USD 25 (~PHP 1,525) for 30-day single; USD 60 for multi-entry. Visa-on-arrival also available at major airports (Cairo, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada) for USD 25. Significant Filipino community in Egypt (~6K — domestic workers, hospitality).
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 30 days, single/multi-entry); Visa-on-Arrival; Tourist Visa (embassy); Business Visa; Work Visa (POEA-regulated for OFWs); Student Visa (Al-Azhar Islamic studies); Family; Pilgrimage; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: EGP 1,500 fine + deportation; future visa difficulties
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Online eVisa application; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance recommended; PSA Birth Certificate; PhilSys ID; For Business: Egyptian entity invitation; For Pilgrimage: tour operator booking; For Work: DMW verification + OEC.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available for Filipinos. Tourist eVisa: USD 25 (~PHP 1,525) for 30-day single; USD 60 for multi-entry. Visa-on-arrival also available at major airports (Cairo, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada) for USD 25. Significant Filipino community in Egypt (~6K — domestic workers, hospitality).
Common rejection reasons
Common PH rejections (LOW rate): (1) Tourist visa misuse for work flagged; (2) Past Egypt overstays heavily flagged; (3) Sinai region restrictions; (4) Female domestic worker applicants — anti-trafficking screening; (5) Pilgrimage tour operator credentials; (6) Direct embassy in Manila; (7) DMW verification required for OFW; (8) Filipino domestic helper recruitment fraud.
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