Every year many German tourists come to Egypt throughout the year. German tourists visit archaeological sites such as museums and temples, and sometimes they visit natural sites such as reserves and salt lakes[93]. This is because of the ease of travel from Germany to Egypt. A German citizen can obtain an Egyptian visa from the airport or the visa office once he arrives on Egyptian territory[94]. It can also be obtained online by filling out a form and having a current passport. In the visa form, whether online or at the visa office located inside Egyptian airports, some information is required, including the person's name, surname, family name, country of origin and nationality, and information about the passport[95]. After that, he pays 25 US dollars, equivalent to 765,75 Egyptian pounds. Among the airports where visa offices are located are Cairo Airport, Hurghada, and Burj Al Arab in Alexandria[96]. This greatly facilitates the German tourist to visit Egypt anytime as long as his passport is current[97]. As for the Egyptians, it is difficult for them to travel to Germany. This is due to a large number of procedures and security permits for the traveller. In addition, the procedures are carried out between one and six months before the date of travel. Among the procedures that the Egyptian follow when travelling to Germany are the following:
Elements | Travel to Germany | Travel to Egypt |
---|---|---|
Visa fee | 80 euros is equivalent to 2,605 Egyptian pounds. | 619.75 Egyptian pounds. |
Visa processing time | Three to four weeks. | Immediate delivery from the airport upon arrival. |
Reasons for visa refusal |
Because
of the insufficient bank accounts to cover the duration of the trip to
Germany.
Insufficient documents or falsification of documents. If the applicant is one of the persons banned from entering the European Union. Failure to prove the purpose of the residence. |
If the applicant for the visa is included in the list of criminals or those who are prohibited from entering Egypt. |
Health insurance fees | 30,000 euros, equivalent to 977,100 Egyptian pounds. | \\\\ |
The time is taken to complete the procedure |
The
passport from three weeks to four weeks.
Visa processing for four weeks. The grievance is four months. Reserve the ticket fourteen days after the approval is issued. |
The procedures are completed online or upon arrival at the airport, which takes a few hours. |