What is security clearance?
A security clearance is an authorisation issued by the competent authorities in Egypt that proves you do not pose a security risk and allows you to reside, work, and carry out legal procedures in the country. It is also considered a substitute for a travel visa. Without it, you will not be allowed to enter Egypt.
Who requires security clearance?
- All Yemenis aged between 16 years and 50 years They need security clearance
Who does not need security clearance:
- Who are they Under 16 years old They do not require security clearance.
- Who are they Over 50 Also They do not require security clearance..
- Anyone who holds a valid residency permit in a Gulf state for at least six months
Important: The date of birth must be clearly stated in the passport to accurately prove age.
Digital consent
- Release duration: 3 working days.
- Prices: It varies depending on where you're from.
- For those arriving from within Yemen: the price is 220 dollars.
- Visitors from outside Yemen: $400.
Note: Those arriving from Sana'a Airport via Amman Airport are considered as arriving from outside Yemen, therefore the price is $395.
2. Approval of format
- Release duration: 3 working days.
- Prices:
- For travellers from within Yemen: $200.
- For travellers from outside Yemen: $290.
- Those arriving via Sana'a Airport from Amman Airport are treated as if they are from outside Yemen.
- Important notes:
- This approval may cause a waiting time of one to two hours upon arrival at Cairo Airport, due to routine procedures that require a representative to confirm passenger names periodically.
3. Note: There is also a (rush) format approval.
Within 24 hours
Prompt reception and processing service without delay
- Passenger reception immediately after disembarking the plane
- Clearing of the approval transaction for those wishing to avoid any delays.
How to apply
- Prepare the required documents:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Security clearance request by type (digital or format).
- Pre-travel application
- For Digital Security Clearance (Express): submit your application at least one week before travelling.
- For security clearance (slow): Submit your application at least two weeks before travelling.
- Airport notice:
- Following approval, the “airport briefing” step must be completed, which involves registering your name in the airport system to confirm your security clearance.
- If you are arriving from Aden or Seiyun airports, you do not need this step.
- If you are arriving from outside Yemen, you must specify your point of origin, airline, and flight date accurately.
- Generalisation period:
- For digital security approval: two working days.
- For intelligence approval: 5 working days.
- Passengers arriving via EgyptAir do not need further endorsement.
- What is security clearance?
- Not a card or a visa, but rather an approval of your name within the list of those allowed to enter Egypt through airports.
Important tips
- Begin the approval procedures early to avoid travel delays and problems.
- If you are arriving from outside Yemen, it is preferable to specify the travel date and the airline when applying for approval.
- Please verify your details, especially the date of birth on your passport, to determine your need for approval.
- If you select security clearance, expect delays upon arrival at Cairo Airport.
Introduction
You can now apply easily for Security clearance Through our website, we provide you with a quick online application form and allow you to choose the type of approval you want.Click here To apply for security clearance.
If you are still planning to travel to Egypt, be sure to read the important instructions in this Article So you have everything you need to prepare for it.
