Egypt - Apply for a Student Visa

ProcedureEdit

You can generally begin your student visa application once you receive confirmation of your enrolment in your chosen school or university. It’s best to apply as early as possible, regardless of when your program is due to start, as visa processing times can vary.

Apply In-Person:

The student upon arrival in Cairo must visit the Business Support Office, located in the administration building, Room G022, to submit the required documents: Passport, Two passport-sized photos, and an Enrolment letter.
After your arrival in Egypt, AUC (American University in Cairo) will work with the Ministry of Higher Education to obtain your student visa. However, since obtaining the student residence visa may take up to two months, you must get a tourist visa to enter the country.
Make sure you have a passport valid for the duration of your stay in Egypt.
Your student visa will be issued only after your registration, payment of fees and enrolment verification.

Note: During your sojourn in Egypt, make sure you keep copies of your passport with you. Moreover, if you plan to travel within Egypt, always carry your passport with you. You will often be asked to show identification to Egyptian police during travel by road, especially in Sinai. Your original passport, not a copy, is required in these instances. You also need your passport to check into hotels.

Apply Online:

To apply online for a student visa in Egypt navigate to the Link and fill out the online application form.
The applicant needs to Check for their file and governmental security approval at the Business Support office, Room G022, Administration Building.
The student will extend his/her visa temporarily for one semester if the governmental security approval hasn't been received.
The applicant/ student can download the student visa enrolment certificate form if all governmental paperwork is ready at the Business Support.
The student needs to fill the Student visa enrolment certificate request form Link and attach a copy of your passport then submit it to the Office of the Registrar.
Proceed to the Business Support Office with the original passport and one personal photo, in addition to the fees requested to start the application process after five working days of submitting your form.
The visa will take from seven to twenty working days to be issued. This depends on the nationality
If the security approval is delayed for any reason, the student can apply for a temporary three months tourist visa that can be renewed for another three months until the security approval is received.

Required DocumentsEdit

Proof of enrolment in a recognized educational institution
Proof of your capacity to cover the cost of air fares, course tuition fees and living costs for the duration of your stay.
A passport valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay.
You may also be required to show evidence of your English language proficiency and undertake health examinations and/or police checks.
Your IDP counsellor can provide you information about what documents you will need to provide.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Student Business Support Satellite Office
Located in the Administration Building,
Room G-023, New Cairo Campus or the Business Support Satellite Office
Located in room 424 Main Building.

EligibilityEdit

Your student visa will be issued only after your registration, payment of fees and enrollment verification. A minimum of 12 credit hours (nine credit hours for graduate students) is required for eligibility.

FeesEdit

The fee to apply for a student visa in Egypt is 1415.00 EGP (LE).

ValidityEdit

The visa is valid for 1-3 years.

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Processing TimeEdit

The student visa can take one to three months.

InstructionsEdit

Non-Egyptian students are strongly recommended to get their tourist visa from the Egyptian consulate in their country before their arrival.
You can get a visa application from an Egyptian consulate, but do not wait until the last minute to apply. Allow several weeks if you are getting the visa by mail. North American and European citizens may be able to apply in person for quicker processing time. Depending on your country of citizenship, you may need to allow up to eight weeks to complete the visa process.
You must have a valid passport for six months beyond your arrival date. If not, then you need to file your passport application at least three months before your departure date to avoid any unforeseen delays.
Males, who are Egyptian or dual nationals, or whose father is Egyptian, are entitled to a six-month stay in Egypt as an Egyptian citizen without any military service clarifications or obligations. If you exceed the six-month stay, you have to process the military service exemption for Egyptians/dual nationals in person. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to leave the country until you clarify your military service status and receive a military service exemption.

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Need for the DocumentEdit

A student visa is an endorsement by the immigration authorities on your passport. It indicates that you are allowed to enter the country and stay to study for a specified period of time.

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