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Egypt Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

Visa Required

Zambian citizens need a visa for Egypt - apply at the Egyptian Embassy since Zambia is not on Egypt's e-visa eligible list; fee about USD 25-60, processing 5-7 business days.

Guide last updated September 26, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the stay
  • Completed visa application form
  • 2 passport photos
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • Return ticket
  • Bank statement showing sufficient funds
  • Biometrics/fingerprints taken at the embassy or on arrival

Visa types

  • Tourist visa - single entry, valid 30 days from entry, fee approximately USD 25
  • Multiple-entry tourist visa - valid 90 days, fee approximately USD 60
  • Business visa - requires a company invitation letter, fee approximately USD 25-60

How to apply

  • Submit the application at the Egyptian Embassy covering Zambia
  • Provide documents and pay the fee at the embassy counter or via bank transfer
  • Standard processing is 5-7 business days
  • Some applicants may also be eligible for an on-arrival visa at Cairo or Hurghada, though this is not guaranteed for every applicant and should be confirmed with the embassy beforehand

Fees & processing time

  • Single-entry visa: approximately USD 25
  • Multiple-entry visa: approximately USD 60
  • Payable in USD or the local currency equivalent at the embassy
  • Standard processing time: 5-7 business days
  • Express same-day service occasionally available directly through the embassy for an additional fee

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Apply well ahead of travel, since the handling embassy has limited weekly visa processing days
  • Common rejection reasons: unclear itinerary and insufficient funds
  • Keep printed hotel bookings and return tickets on hand at both application and immigration
  • Extensions can be arranged at the Mogamma government complex in Cairo

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.