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Visa Matters

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Last Updated : Feb 08, 2026

Before Your Departure

Visa Application Steps

  1. Obtain a 90-day visa application from the Egyptian consulate in your home country and apply well in advance.
  2. North American, Canadian, Australian and EU citizens may obtain a visa upon arrival for $25, valid for one month.
  3. Citizens of Poland, Portugal and Finland must apply for a 90-day visa before arrival through the Egyptian embassy, in accordance with Egyptian authorities’ requirements.
  4. Passport validity: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date. Renew it, if necessary, at least three months before departure.
  5. Visa regulations: Check for any updates to visa requirements with the Egyptian consulate or embassy in your country.
  6. For inquiries, contact the Business Support Office at business.support@aucegypt.

 

Steps after Arrival in Egypt

  • Citizens of the following countries must register their passports within seven days of arrival to avoid fines. Registration is completed at the Business Support Office:
    Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burundi, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Libya, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, the Philippines, Rwanda, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Trinidad-Tobago, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Yemen.
  • Students from the above-mentioned countries must submit their original passports and pay a registration fee of EGP 110.
  • Citizens of certain countries are not permitted to extend tourist visas. If security approval is delayed, the student will receive a letter from the Business Support Office confirming enrollment at AUC and that the visa is under processing, for presentation at security checkpoints.
  1. Afghanistan
  2. Armenia
  3. Azerbaijan
  4. Bangladesh
  5. Cambodia
  6. China
  7. East Timor
  8. Georgia
  9. India
  10. Indonesia
  11. Kazakhstan
  12. Maldives
  13. Nepal
  14. Pakistan
  15. Philippines
  16. Singapore
  17. Srilanka
  18. Taiwan
  19. Thailand
  20. Turkey
  21. Uzbekistan
  22. Vietnam
  1. Algeria 
  2. Angola
  3. Botswana
  4. Burkina Faso
  5. Cameroon
  6. Chad
  7. Congo
  8. Djibouti
  9. Eritrea
  10. Ethiopia
  11. Gambia
  12. Ghana
  13. Guinea
  14. Komoro Islands
  15. Libya
  16. Madagascar
  17. Malawi
  18. Maly
  19. Mauritania
  20. Mauritius
  21. Middle African
  22. Morocco
  23. Niger
  24. Nigeria
  25. Senegal
  26. Somalia
  27. South Africa
  28. Tanzania
  29. Tunisia
  30. Zambia
  31. Zimbabwe
  1. Iraq
  2. Lebanon
  3. Palestine
  4. Qatar
  5. Syria
  6. Yemen
  1. Bolivia
  2. Columbia
  3. Costa Rica
  4. Cuba
  5. Dominican Republic
  6. Ecuador
  7. Guatemala
  8. Haiti
  9. Honduras
  10. Panama
  11. Peru
  12. Salvador
  13. Venezuela
  1. Albania
  2. Bosnia
  3. Czech Republic
  4. Croatia
  5. Estonia
  6. Finland
  7. Lituania
  8. Macedonia
  9. Slovakia
  10. Slovenia
  11. Ukraine

Required Procedures for All International Students

  1. Complete the Business Support form and consult the Business Support Office for detailed guidance.
  2. The Business Support Office will email you the exact details of your appointment and the required procedures at the Immigration Office.

Important Note

Students must either:

  1. Remain in Egypt or
  2. Travel with a guarantee to obtain an entry visa from the nearest Egyptian consulate.

This is essential to ensure re-entry to Egypt without missing semester classes.

 

Governmental Residency Visa Fees

All visa fees are based on official government receipts:

  1. Tourist visa renewal (residency extension): EGP 7,100
  2. Re-entry visa: EGP 850
  3. Residency visa: EGP 7,100
  4. Fine for late residency visa application: EGP 1,685
  5. If a student does not obtain the required approval and cannot extend residency based on nationality, an approximate fee of EGP 1,685 will be charged upon departure at Cairo International Airport (for stays of less than six months)

 

Payment of Residency Visa Application Fees

New International Students

Use the online payment link to pay the required government fee for your residency visa extension as soon as you arrive in Egypt. Notify the Business Support Office at business.support@aucegypt.edu after completing the payment.

Continuing International Students

To confirm the nearest available date at the Immigration Office for Spring 2026 residency visa renewal, contact the Business Support Office at Room G022, Administration Building. Bring your original passport and residency card for review before making the payment.

 

Important Information

  1. Validity periods
    • Governmental approvals are valid for four years.
    • Residency cards are renewed annually.
  2. Student responsibilities
    • Students must visit the Business Support Office to initiate the residency process.
  3. Contact information
  4. Visa regulations
    • If your entry visa expires before security approval for your student visa is issued, the office will provide an official letter confirming that your residency visa is in process.
    • For temporary visa extensions, apply for a re-entry visa at least one week before traveling outside Egypt.
  5. Guidance
    • Students are advised to be accompanied by Business Support Office staff, when applicable, to ensure a smooth process.
  6. Individual files
    • Each student maintains a personal file documenting the status of their residency visa application.