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US B1/B2 Visa Requirements for Egyptians (2026)
A US B1/B2 visa from Egypt requires the DS-160 online application, an MRV fee payment, and an in-person interview at the US Embassy in Cairo or the consulate in Alexandria. The interview is the deciding factor, supporting documents back up your story. This guide covers the document checklist and what the consular officer actually asks.
Quick facts
- Visa type
- B1 (business) / B2 (tourism)
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per entry (CBP decides)
- Visa validity
- Up to 5 years multi-entry for Egyptians
- Passport validity
- 6+ months past intended stay
- Where to interview
- US Embassy Cairo or Consulate Alexandria
Document checklist for the interview
- Valid Egyptian passport (6+ months past intended stay)
- DS-160 confirmation page with barcode
- MRV fee payment receipt
- Interview appointment confirmation
- Recent biometric photo (5x5cm, white background) as backup
- Bank statements for the last 6 months with bank stamp
- Employment letter with salary, position, hire date, leave approval
- Tax records or commercial registration
- Property deeds, business documents, or other ties to Egypt
- Letter of invitation from a US host (if visiting family or attending an event)
- Travel itinerary including flight bookings (do not pay in full)
- Previous visa history (UK, Canada, Schengen)
What the consular officer asks
- Purpose of your trip and itinerary
- How long you plan to stay and when you will return
- Who you are visiting and how you know them
- Your job and how long you have worked there
- Your salary and how you are funding the trip
- Previous international travel and visa history
- Family ties in Egypt (spouse, children, parents)
- Whether you have any relatives in the US and their status
How Veeza prepares your interview
Veeza's US concierge fills the DS-160 carefully (small errors cost weeks), books your interview, structures your supporting documents, and runs a mock interview so you are calm and consistent when the officer asks. The interview is short (often 2 to 3 minutes), so every answer matters.
FAQ
Do I need to bring all my documents to the interview?
Bring them in an organised folder. The officer typically does not ask to see most documents but will request specific ones if your answers raise questions. Have them ready.
What if I have been rejected before?
You can reapply at any time. Address what changed since the last application: new employment, family change, additional travel history. Do not hide the previous refusal.
Can I get a B1/B2 without ever traveling abroad before?
Yes, but it is harder. Prior travel history (especially UK, Schengen, Canada) demonstrates you return home and follow visa terms. First-time international travellers should over-prepare on the ties-to-Egypt narrative.