Brazilian travelers have the possibility to obtain an Egypt eVisa for short tourist trips. This electronic system allows you to easily apply for online travel authorization from the comfort of your own homes.
Do Brazilian Citizens Need a Visa for Egypt?
Most foreign visitors, including Brazilian passport holders, must have a valid visa to travel to Egypt.
The Egypt online visa is available to Brazilians traveling for tourism, leisure, or family visits.
Can Brazilian passport holders get a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Travelers from Brazil are eligible for a visa on arrival in Egypt.
Although this option is convenient for last-minute travel to Egypt, you need to be prepared to wait in long queues at the border crossing. You must also pay the visa fee in local currency, and present additional documentation.
When Should Brazilian Nationals Contact an Egyptian Embassy?
Brazilian nationals who are eligible for an electronic visa do not need to contact an Egyptian diplomatic mission.
This is necessary only for applicants who intend to study, work, or reside in Egypt or who have difficulties with online application.
The embassy of Egypt in Brazil
Egyptian Embassy in Brasilia is located at the following address:
SEN Avenida das Nações
Lote 12
70800-914
Brasília DF
Office hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
The embassy of Brazil in Egypt
Brazilian Embassy in Cairo is located at the following address:
2005 C Nile City Towers
North Tower
Corniche El Nil
Floor 18
Ramlet Boulak
Cairo
Egypt eVisa Requirements for Brazilian Passport Holders
The government imposes several Egypt eVisa requirements for Brazilian nationals, including:
- The permitted travel purposes are tourism, leisure, and family and friend visits.
- The maximum trip duration is 30 days.
- Must have a valid Brazilian passport with remaining validity of 6 months or more after entering the country, a valid debit or credit card for paying the visa fee, and an active email address to receive the eVisa.
Because the application process is done entirely online, Brazilian you must also have a stable internet connection and a mobile device (a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone) to apply.
Validity of the Egypt online visa for Brazil
The total validity of Egypt eVisa for Brazil is 90 days from the date of issue.
Travelers from Brazil have two different options when it comes to eVisas:
- Single-entry eVisa. This visa is valid for one trip of up to 30 days
- Multiple-entry eVisa. This type of online visa is valid for multiple trips of up to 30 days
How to Apply for Egypt eVisa from Brazil
To apply for an electronic visa, Brazilian passport holders need to fill out the online Egypt eVisa application form for Brazil. You must indicate your basic personal and passport details, including:
- First and last name
- Date and country of birth
- Nationality
- Passport number and country
- Dates of issue and expiry of the passport
- Contact information, including email address
You must also provide basic trip details (trip purpose, travel dates, accommodation), and choose the type of visa you wish to apply for. You must also answer several health and security related questions.
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1- Fill out the Egypt e-Visa application form
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2- Review and confirm payment of visa fees for Brazilian Citizens
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3- Receive your approved visa via e-mail
Before submitting the form, it is mandatory to pay the eVisa processing fee. This can be done using any major credit or debit card authorized for online payments.
How long does it take to get a visa for Egypt from Brazil?
We encourage you to apply for an Egypt eVisa from Brazil at least one week before the start of the trip. This is to ensure the document can be approved in goof time in the rare case of delays.
If the information in the form is correct, they will receive the visa by email within 24 hours after applying. In some cases, it may take up to 72 hours to arrive.
Brazilian travelers are required to print the eVisa and present it at the port of entry along with a valid passport.
Allowed Ports of Entry in Egypt for Brazilian eVisa Holders
Brazilian eVisa holders can enter the country at any of the following air, land, and sea border crossings:
- Cairo International Airport
- Hurghada International Airport
- Alexandria Borg El Arab International Airport
- Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
- Luxor International Airport
- St Catherine International Airport
- Taba land border crossing from Israel
- Aqaba seaport
Of course, most travelers choose to travel between Brazil and Egypt by air. There are several convenient flight routes available between the 2 countries, most with one stopover in cities such as Paris, Istanbul, or Dubai.
The most popular routes are from São Paulo to a number of major cities in Egypt, such as Cairo, Luxor, and Sharm-el-Sheik. The average journey time for these flights with a layover is around 17 hours.
Additionally, flights with one layover are available from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo. The average time for these flights, including transit time, is around 20-22 hours.