Egypt — Visa & Relocation Services

Overview
Egypt — the land of the Pharaohs — is one of the world’s most iconic destinations, home to the Pyramids of Giza, the Nile, and a rich 5,000-year-old civilisation. Beyond its legendary history and tourism, Egypt is also a growing destination for students, workers, and investors from across Africa.

🛂 Tourist / Visit Visa

• e-Visa: Egypt offers an official e-Visa at https://visa2egypt.gov.eg. Available for most nationalities including Nigerians. Cost: USD 25 (single entry) or USD 60 (multiple entry). Valid for 3 months from issue, stay up to 30 days per entry.
• Visa on Arrival: Available at Cairo International Airport, Luxor, Sharm El-Sheikh, and Hurghada airports. Cost: USD 25 per entry (stamps available at airport banks before immigration). Recommended to have USD cash ready.
• Nigerian Citizens: Eligible for both e-Visa and visa on arrival. Requirements: valid passport (6+ months), return ticket, hotel booking/accommodation proof, sufficient funds.
• Duration: 30 days per entry, extendable at the Mogamma office in Cairo (Tahrir Square) or at immigration offices in major cities.
• Popular Destinations: Cairo (Pyramids, Egyptian Museum), Luxor, Aswan (Nile cruises), Hurghada & Sharm El-Sheikh (Red Sea resorts), Alexandria.

🎓 Student / Study Visa

• Egypt is increasingly popular for African students — especially for Arabic language, Islamic studies, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy at highly affordable rates.
• Top Institutions: Cairo University, Ain Shams University, Al-Azhar University (world-renowned for Islamic studies, open to international Muslim students), Alexandria University, American University in Cairo (AUC).
• Al-Azhar Scholarships: Al-Azhar University offers free scholarships to Muslim students globally — covering tuition, accommodation, and a monthly stipend. Apply at the Egyptian Cultural Bureau in your country.
• Requirements: Acceptance/admission letter, valid passport, passport photos, yellow fever certificate (from Nigeria), police clearance, medical certificate (HIV & TB tests), financial proof, academic transcripts (attested and translated to Arabic if applicable).
• Apply for a Student Residence Permit within 30 days of arrival at the Egyptian Immigration Authority (Mogamma).
• Tuition: USD 1,000–5,000/year (public universities) to USD 10,000–25,000/year (AUC). Extremely affordable for medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.
• Part-time work generally not permitted on student visa.

💼 Work Visa / Work Permit

• Foreign nationals require a Work Permit from the Ministry of Manpower before commencing employment.
• Process: Employer applies for work permit at Ministry of Manpower → employee enters on an employment entry visa → converts to Residence Permit within 30 days.
• Requirements: Employment contract, valid passport, passport photos, academic credentials (attested and legalised), police clearance, medical certificate (HIV & TB tests), residency application form, visa fee.
• Work permits initially issued for 1 year, renewable annually.
• In-demand professions: Teachers (English-language schools), IT specialists, engineers, healthcare workers, oil & gas professionals (Egypt has a significant energy sector).

🏠 Investment & Residency

• Golden Residency (since 2019): Egypt offers a 3-year (USD 100,000 investment) or 5-year (USD 200,000 investment) renewable residency for investors purchasing Egyptian real estate or depositing funds in Egyptian banks.
• Applications via the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI).

👨‍👩‍👧 Family / Dependent Residency

• Residents with valid Egyptian Residence Permits can sponsor immediate family (spouse and dependent children).
• Documents: Sponsor’s residence card, marriage certificate (apostilled and translated to Arabic), children’s birth certificates, proof of financial means, accommodation lease.

🏛️ Citizenship

• By Birth: Egypt follows jus sanguinis. Children born to an Egyptian father are automatically Egyptian citizens regardless of birthplace. Children born to an Egyptian mother and non-Egyptian father may apply for citizenship.
• By Investment: Since 2019, foreign nationals can obtain Egyptian citizenship through a significant investment: USD 250,000 non-refundable deposit or USD 375,000 in Egyptian real estate. Subject to security approval and Presidential decree.
• By Naturalization: Requires 10 years of continuous legal residence (5 years for spouses of Egyptian nationals). Must speak Arabic, renounce prior citizenship, be financially stable, and be of good moral character. Rarely granted outside of the investment pathway.
• Dual Citizenship: Egypt generally does not permit dual citizenship. Naturalized citizens must renounce prior nationality.

🇳🇬 Nigeria-Specific Notes

• Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers from Nigeria to Egypt.
• Nigerians are eligible for Egypt e-Visa and visa on arrival — relatively straightforward process.
• Al-Azhar University is a dream destination for Nigerian Muslim students seeking Islamic scholarship and Arabic language education — apply through the Nigerian Islamic organizations or directly via Al-Azhar’s portal.

💡 Why Choose Travel Expore Agency?
We help Nigerian applicants with Egypt tourist visas, student applications (including Al-Azhar), work permits, and golden residency guidance.