Planning to travel to Hurghada and don't know how to get your e-visa? We'll explain in detail the steps you need to take to apply for an e-visa for the Hurghada region. We'll also look at the involvement of travel agencies in this process and the advantages of choosing an e-visa over a traditional visa.
What is an e-visa and why choose it?
The e-visa, or electronic visais a type of visa that can be obtained online, without the need to visit an embassy or consulate. This system greatly simplifies the formalities involved in obtaining a visa, and offers several advantages to travelers:
- Save time and energy by avoiding journeys and queues;
- Accelerate the visa process, with a response that is generally faster than a traditional visa;
- Easy online tracking of visa status;
- Reduce the risk of loss or theft of sensitive documents (passports, photos, etc.).
Obtaining an e-visa for Hurghada: Steps to follow
Online registration and submission of required documents
The first step in obtaining an e-visa for Hurghada is to complete an online application form. You'll need to provide personal information, such as your name, date of birth, passport number and contact details. You will also need to upload a scanned copy of your passport and a recent passport photo.
Payment of visa fees
Once you have completed the form and uploaded the documents, you will be asked to pay the visa fee by credit card. The amount varies according to the length of stay and number of entries.
Receiving and printing your e-visa
Once you have submitted your application and made the payment, all you have to do is wait for the Egyptian authorities to reply. This may take a few days, or even a few weeks in some cases. Once your e-visa has been approved, you'll receive an e-mail containing the electronic document in PDF format, which you'll need to print out and present at Hurghada airport on arrival.
We recommend that you print several copies of your e-visa and keep them with you throughout your trip.to avoid complications in the event of loss or theft of the original copy.
Using a travel agency to obtain your e-visa
If you don't want to take care of the e-visa application yourself, you can use the services of a travel agency. We'll take care of filling in the online form, submitting the necessary documents and paying the visa fee. You'll then receive your e-visa by e-mail, and simply need to print it out before your departure.
The advantages of using an agency
Using an agency offers several advantages:
- You can rest assured that the information provided is correct and complete, thus avoiding errors that could lead to a visa refusal;
- The agency generally has expertise in this field, and is able to provide you with the best advice to suit your situation;
- Save time, since you don't have to deal with the administrative formalities yourself.
The disadvantages of using an agency
However, there are also a few disadvantages to using the services of an agency:
- Additional fees for agency services, on top of visa fees;
- Indirect communication with the Egyptian authorities, which can make it more difficult to monitor the status of your visa application;
- Dependence on the agency, which can be problematic in the event of disagreement or mismanagement.