Where it all begins
EGYPT
Egypt is a country famous for its ancient civilisation, monumental pyramids, and the Nile River – the longest river in the world.
Capital
Cairo
Continent
Africa
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Language
Arabic
Time-Zone
GST -2hrs (Winter)
GST -1hr (Summer)
Flight Time
3-4hrs
Did you know… Egypt is home to the only remaining wonder of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza, which was built over 4,000 years ago.
THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Let the journey begin.
Africa is the second largest and second most populous continent, covering approximately 20% of the Earth’s surface and situated primarily between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Made up of 54 recognised countries, Africa is renowned for its diverse cultures, rich history, and vast natural resources, including the Sahara Desert, the Nile River, and the Serengeti Plain.
The continent is cut almost equally in two by the Equator, meaning most of Africa lies within the tropical region, bounded on the north by the Tropic of Cancer and on the south by the Tropic of Capricorn.
Egypt has a desert climate, characterised by hot, dry summers and mild winters. In the summer, temperatures can soar to 40°C, especially in the southern regions, while coastal areas experience cooler breezes. Winter brings more moderate temperatures, ranging from 14°C to 20°C, with occasional rain in the northern parts.
The currency used in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which was introduced in 1885 and is symbolised as “£.”
The Egyptian Pound was introduced to replace the piastre as Egypt’s official currency and has undergone several changes in value and design over the centuries.
Parents should ensure that their child’s documents are eligible to travel to Egypt and match the criteria below.
If your child has multiple passports and plans to travel with one, whilst their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip!
Please check all sample documents below, and relevant official checklists to ensure specific criteria are met.
Passport Validity (Minimum):
6 months after entry into Egypt
UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):
90 days after expected return to UAE
School/College NOC Required:
Yes
Parent/Guardian NOC Required:
Yes
eVisa
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Visa Type: Single Entry
Visa Fee: USD 25
Validity: 90 days
Almost all nationalities require either an eVisa or tourist visa to enter Egypt.
Click here to learn if your child is eligible for an eVisa.
Visit the Egyptian eVisa portal to complete and submit the required eVisa application form.
An eVisa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. We would therefore recommend you apply 4-8 weeks prior to travel.
Please note, the latest you can apply is 7 days before departure.
Parent/Guardian to provide:
- Child’s passport (This must be the passport they will travel on)
- Contact information (home address, telephone, email)
- Access to emails
- A credit/debit card to complete payment
Parent/Guardian to request from school:
- School no objection certificate – the NOC should include the child’s full name as per their passport, along with the details of the accompanying teacher(s).
Parent/Guardian to request from trip provider:
- Invitation letter
- Flight confirmation
- Proof of accommodation
On average, parents/guardians will receive the eVisa via email within 3 to 5 working days.
Yes, it is mandatory that your child travels with a hard copy of their eVisa. We also recommend that since your child is a minor travelling without you, they should also carry a parent/guardian NOC (sample below).
Tourist Visa
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Visa Type: Single/Multiple Entry
Visa Fee: Nationality Dependent
Validity: Nationality Dependent
Almost all nationalities require either a tourist visa or eVisa to enter Egypt.
Click here to learn if your child is eligible for an eVisa.
If your child’s nationality is not eligible for an eVisa, please submit the tourist visa application form to the Egyptian Consulate online before contacting them for further guidance and support, based on your child’s circumstances. The contact details for both the Embassy and Consulate are provided below for your convenience.
Tourist visas for Egypt vary depending on the child’s nationality and whether you opt for single or multiple entry.
Please click here to review the current prices on the Consulate website.
An Egyptian tourist visa is typically affixed directly into your child’s passport.
We also recommend that since your child is a minor travelling without you, they should also carry a parent/guardian NOC (sample below).
- Egyptian Consulate, UAE Website
- +971 2 813 7000
- +971 4 397 1122
- [email protected]
- [email protected]
- Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE