1. Duly filled-up Visa Application Form;
You can download the application form here.
2. Two (2) pieces 2×2 size recent colored picture (with white background);
I actually used only one (1) 2×2 photo which was pasted on my application form. But it wouldn’t hurt if you bring an extra photo.
3. Valid Passport which must have remaining validity of more than six months;
You might not be required to submit your passport on the day of your first visit to the Embassy. Most of the time, the Embassy will take and review your requirements without your passport. The review might take up to 15 days and the Embassy will let you know its decision via phone call.
4. Bank Certificate, preferred to be one-week-old;
5. Employment Certificate with compensation / Business Registration if applicable;
I’ll be honest. I actually did not exactly provide this because I quit my job to travel long term. Thus, I provided an Employment certificate from the previous company I worked for.
6. Travel Tour Itinerary;
I can provide you a copy of mine if you like. It is a one-week long tour itinerary. Just leave a reply on the comment section below.
7. Copy of Philippine residency/ visa / Immigration ID Card (for foreign national applicants only).
8. Marriage Certificate / Birth Certificate, if traveling with family members.
9. Add a cover letter stating the purpose of your trip even if it’s not a requirement
I think this should be a must especially if you have a case like mine that one requirement is not fully met. Thus, I prepared myself a visa cover letter personally explaining my situation, my capacities, and my hunger to travel.
I can provide you a copy of mine if you like. Just leave a reply on the comment section below.
10. Plane Tickets. This is NOT required but I submitted this anyway because I already have this.
I had a plane ticket from Manila to Dubai and I intend to book my next flight from Dubai to Cairo (in Egypt) if my visa is approved.
I suggest you check Kayak (use the widget below) as they usually offer cheap fare rates compared to other booking sites.
Awesome post! Can you also send the itinerary to me?
Sure! Kindly check your inbox.
Hi, Daniel. I am a fellow frequent traveler. Just wanna ask sana about your Egypt visa application. I read your blog kasi online. Just wanna ask if hindi talaga required mag submit ng flight itinerary and hotel booking? And one more thing pala, just plain bank certificate talaga not the bank statement? Thank you so much and hoping for your reply. ??
Hi JC,
1. It is not required to submit a flight itinerary and hotel booking. In my case, I already have my flight booking Manila-Dubai so I thought might as well submit it.
2. Bank certificate is enough (bank statement not needed).
PS: Please note that on the visa application form, you will need to indicate the place where you’ll be staying in Egypt. In my case, I booked a hostel via Agoda (link here) (I can cancel it at any time if I want.)
Hope this helps=)
Hi, Daniel. I went to the embassy kanina. Ang galing, lahat ng sinabi mo sa blog mo ganon talaga nangyari. I paid the visa fee na and pinaiwan na yung passport ko for release on Friday. Pinag send lang nila ako via email ng hotel booking kasi wala akong na submit na hotel booking kasi hindi naman required diba? But I guess it is a case to case basis na. But, at least sabi mo nga once na pinaiwan na don ang passport and pinagbayad na, approved na yon. Thanks for posting online. It was really a big help to me.
Hi JC,
So happy you’re approved! Yes, once they let you leave your passport, it means you’re approved.
In my case, the hostel booking wasn’t at all required. But as mentioned in the previous comment, I booked it anyway so there is an address I can indicate on my visa application form.
Glad it helped.
Regards,
Daniel
Hi, Dan! Thank you for this informative page. If you be so kind, may I ask for a sample copy of your itinerary? thank you so much! 🙂
Hi King,
I just sent it to you. Kindly check your email. Sorry for my late response. It’s been crazy these days!
Hugs from Thailand,
Daniel
Hello Dan ,
I appreciate you so much! Your blog is very helpful and educational. The contents are easy to understand and remember. Stay safe and keep protected. Would you be so kind to share your itinerary and cover letter? Thank your for your awesomeness!
Hi Nash, thank you for reading this article.
I just sent those files you requested to your email. Kindly check your inbox. Stay safe! =)