Egypt Visa from Thailand
eVisa (USD 25), Visa on Arrival, Sinai-only, Business, Student (Al-Azhar/AUC), Work + Iqama, GAFI Investor, and the new Golden Residence (USD 300k) — with MOFA legalization for study and marriage documents.
Quick Answer
Tourists: USD 25 eVisa or VoA. Work: employer + Mogamma. Investor: GAFI LLC EGP 50k. Golden Residence: USD 300k. Our service THB 3,500–45,000.
Categories
| Category | Use | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| eVisa (Tourist) | Full country access, official portal | USD 25 single / 60 multi | 90d validity, 30d stay |
| Visa on Arrival | Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm airports | USD 25 | 30d single |
| Sinai-Only Permit | Sharm/Dahab/Nuweiba/Taba only | Free | 15d |
| Business | Meetings, GAFI liaison | USD 60–200 | 3–6 mo multi |
| Student | Al-Azhar/AUC/Cairo Uni | USD 100+ | 1 yr renewable |
| Work + Iqama | Ministry of Manpower + Mogamma | EGP 5,000+ | 1 yr renewable |
| Investor (GAFI) | LLC EGP 50k+ director | Corporate + residence | 1–3 yr renewable |
| Golden Residence | USD 300k cash / 250k business | Investment-linked | 5 yr renewable |
Document legalization we handle
- Al-Azhar scholarship packet: transcripts + degree + religious endorsement, MOFA Thailand + Egyptian Embassy legalized.
- Marriage certificate + birth certs: DOPA + translation + MOFA Thailand + Egyptian Embassy — required for family residence.
- Company documents (GAFI LLC formation): DBD certificate + translation + MOFA + Egyptian Embassy attestation.
- Police clearance from Royal Thai Police + translation + MOFA + Egyptian Embassy — mandatory for Work and Investor residence.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Egypt?
- Yes. Three options: (1) eVisa at visa2egypt.gov.eg — USD 25 single / USD 60 multi, 90d validity, 30d stay, issued 5–7 wd. (2) Visa on Arrival at Cairo/Hurghada/Sharm el-Sheikh — USD 25 sticker, single-entry 30d. (3) Sinai-Only permit (free, 15d) for Sharm/Dahab/Nuweiba/Taba — no Nile Valley access.
- Work visa & residence?
- Employer files work permit (تصريح عمل) at Ministry of Manpower, then residence visa (إقامة) at Mogamma el-Tahrir (Cairo). Salary criteria: minimum USD 400/mo for skilled foreign worker. 1-yr renewable, tied to sponsor. Foreign employees capped at 10 % of workforce per company (some sectors 25 %). Egyptianization laws restrict certain professions (law, tour guiding, pharmacy retail).
- Business & investor visa?
- Business visa: single/multi-entry via Egyptian Embassy Bangkok (Ekamai) — USD 60–200, 3–6 months. Investor: GAFI (General Authority for Investment) LLC with capital EGP 50,000+ qualifies director for renewable residence. Golden Residence (2023): USD 300k cash deposit, USD 200k real estate, or USD 250k business investment → 5-year residence, path to citizenship (USD 250k non-refundable donation gives Egyptian passport in 6–9 months).
- Student visa?
- Study visa via Egyptian Embassy after acceptance from Al-Azhar, Cairo University, AUC, or GUC. Al-Azhar Islamic studies scholarships very popular with Thai Muslim students — full tuition + stipend. Documents: acceptance letter, transcripts (MOFA + Egyptian Embassy legalized), medical HIV test, police clearance.
- Family reunification?
- Egyptian spouse can sponsor foreign wife/husband + minor children for residence. Marriage must be registered at Ministry of Justice + attested by Egyptian Embassy in Thailand. 1-yr residence renewable, citizenship after 5 yr of marriage (foreign wife of Egyptian) or naturalization route otherwise.
- Timeline & our service?
- eVisa: 5–7 wd (USD 25). VoA: instant on arrival. Embassy tourist: 3–5 wd. Work visa: 6–12 weeks with sponsor coordination. Our service THB 3,500 (eVisa) to THB 45,000 (Work permit + residence + document legalization at Egyptian Embassy Bangkok + MOFA Thailand).
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