🇪🇬Egypt

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Egypt to Philippines visa requirements

Q: Is there a visa-on-arrival or eVisa for Egyptians?

No. The Philippines does not offer a visa-on-arrival or electronic visa to Egyptian nationals. You must apply at the Philippine Embassy in Cairo before travel.

Q: How long can I stay on a tourist visa?

The 9A visa allows an initial stay of up to 30 days, which can be extended at the Philippine Bureau of Immigration after you arrive.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

The visa fee is about USD 40 (roughly EGP 2,160), paid as instructed by the embassy.

Q: How long does processing take?

About two weeks (10 working days). The embassy recommends applying at least one month before your trip.

Q: How much money do I need to show?

You must provide a bank statement showing at least USD 3,000 or its equivalent.

Egyptian ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit the Philippines for tourism. You must apply in advance for a 9A Temporary Visitor's Visa at the Philippine Embassy in Cairo before you travel. There is no visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, or eVisa for Egyptian ordinary passport holders traveling to the Philippines. You must obtain a 9A Temporary Visitor's Visa (single entry) in advance from the Philippine Embassy in Cairo. The visa is valid for 3 months from issue and permits an initial stay of up to 30 days, which can be extended at the Philippine Bureau of Immigration after arrival. Applications are submitted by email to the embassy with a confirmed round-trip ticket, hotel booking, and a bank statement showing at least USD 3,000. The visa fee is about USD 40 and processing takes roughly two weeks, so apply at least one month before departure. Only holders of Egyptian diplomatic passports are exempt from the visa requirement for short visits.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

9A Temporary Visitor's Visa (tourist), applied for in advance

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (extendable in the Philippines)

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 40 (about EGP 2,160)

consular fee only

Processing time

About 2 weeks (10 working days)

standard track

Validity

3 months from date of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

Egyptian ordinary passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, or eVisa. You must obtain a 9A Temporary Visitor's Visa before traveling.

· Visa required· Apply in advance

/02

Gather your documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months beyond your stay, a recent passport photo, a confirmed round-trip ticket, hotel/accommodation proof, and a bank statement showing at least USD 3,000.

· 6-month passport validity· USD 3,000 funds

/03

Complete the application form

Download and fill out the Philippine visa application form. All supporting documents must be in English and submitted as PDF or JPEG files.

· English documents· PDF/JPEG

/04

Submit to the Philippine Embassy in Cairo

Email your completed form and scanned documents to the embassy (visa@cairope.org) and wait for instructions on payment and any interview or original-document submission.

· Email submission· Embassy in Cairo

/05

Pay the fee and wait for processing

Pay the visa fee of about USD 40 as instructed. Processing takes roughly two weeks; apply at least one month before your trip.

· USD 40· ~2 weeks

/06

Travel and extend if needed

Enter within the 3-month validity for a stay of up to 30 days. To stay longer, request an extension at the Philippine Bureau of Immigration after arrival.

· 30-day stay· Extendable on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Egypt -> Philippines · 9A Temporary Visitor's Visa (tourist), applied for in advance

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay (plus 2 photocopies of the data page)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredCompleted and signed Philippine visa application form

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredOne recent passport-size color photo

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed round-trip airline ticket (return within 30 days of arrival)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredConfirmed hotel booking or invitation letter from a host in the Philippines

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredBank statement showing at least USD 3,000 or equivalent

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RequiredVisa fee of about USD 40 (EGP 2,160)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedAll documents in English, in PDF or JPEG format

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesPhilippine Embassy in Cairo — Visas Philippine Embassy in Cairo (cairope.dfa.gov.ph) — Visa Visa policy of the Philippines — Wikipedia

Application link included: Philippine Embassy in Cairo — Visas

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

9A Temporary Visitor's Visa (single entry)USD 40About EGP 2,160; paid as instructed by the embassy

Proof of funds (not a fee)USD 3,000Minimum balance to show on bank statement, not paid

Document courier / notarization (if required)VariesOptional, depends on embassy instructions

Total estimateUSD 40 — USD 60incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard embassy processing

About 2 weeks (10 working days)

Submit by email to the Philippine Embassy in Cairo; apply at least one month before departure.

Early application buffer

1 month before travel

Embassy recommendation to allow for delays and document requests.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Egypt is not on the Philippines visa-free list

Egyptian ordinary passport holders are explicitly in the visa-required category under Philippine visa policy.

High

/02

No visa-on-arrival or eVisa for Egyptians

The Philippines offers no VOA or electronic visa for Egyptian nationals; the visa must be obtained in advance at an embassy.

High

/03

Tourism is a short-stay purpose

The 9A Temporary Visitor's Visa covers tourism and short visits up to 30 days.

High

/04

Only diplomatic passports are exempt

Egyptian diplomatic passport holders may enter visa-free for short stays, but ordinary passports cannot.

Medium

/05

Financial proof is strictly checked

Applicants must show at least USD 3,000 to qualify for the tourist visa.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Egypt to Philippines route verified

Confirmed via the Philippine Embassy in Cairo and the Philippine visa policy that Egyptian ordinary passport holders require a 9A Temporary Visitor's Visa obtained in advance (single entry, 3-month validity, 30-day stay, ~USD 40, ~2-week processing). No visa-free, VOA, or eVisa option exists.

/09 — The questions