Phone Number: |
Visa Issuance Inquiries only through 090070600
(Call Service Center in Cairo) from 8:00 AM to 11:00
Immigrant Visa unit : 27972301
or from the United States:011+20+22+797+2200 1pm-3pm (Egypt time) Sunday - Thursday except the last Tuesday of every month and holidays.1 pm - 3 pm |
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E-Mail: |
IMMIGRANT Visa Section: cairoiv@state.gov
NON-IMMIGRANT Visa Section: caironiv@state.gov |
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Address: |
American Embassy
Consular Section
5 Tawfik Diab Street
Garden City
Cairo, Egypt
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Working Hours: |
Visa section is by appointment only. American service section
is from Sunday-Thursday 8am to 11 am. Served by numbers. |
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Best Contact Method: |
You can call or email the embassy because Only US Citizens Allowed in unless you have an appointment. |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
Depends on the visa category but expect 5-6 months for Immigrant visas.
Time at The (NVC) "National Visa Center" before leaving for the US Embassy is from 10-20 days for processing (could be more or less).
***Important Note:
The Cairo IV unit will be moving to applicant self-scheduling system starting on December 1, 2015 for certain types of cases. Applicants will be able to select their own appointment date from a list of available slots.
In order to use this system, the case must be completed with all documentation submitted per our instructions. Applicants, who delivered all the required documents to the consular section, will be able to schedule their appointments after 3 weeks from the delivery date. The Consular section will upload your case number to the website which will allow you to schedule an appointment. The steps to schedule an appointment are:
1- The primary applicant must create an online profile at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/eg and follow all instructions given. All family members assigned to the case must be listed as dependents.
2- After creating the profile, you again log on to: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/eg to schedule your appointment using your case number.
NOTE: If you cannot log into the system in order to select an appointment, then this means your case has not been cleared with all required documents submitted. If a case does not have all required documents submitted, we will return the package to you for completion. REMINDER, you will not be able to schedule an appointment if there are missing or incomplete documents. Please follow the instruction we will provide you to ensure all documentation is completed and submitted.
An applicant who needs an interview but has not scheduled an appointment through the Visa Appointment System will not be allowed into the Embassy.
For Assistance, please call ustraveldocs.com/eg: +20-2-3531-1460 or 16872 (from within Egypt).
Interview preparation:
In preparation for the interview, each applicant must have and bring a copy of his or her CEAC confirmation page, passport, Aramex registration and medical reports. Also, all original documents must be shown at the interview (Birth, marriage, divorce…etc). Additional documents should be brought depending on the type of visa (proof of relationship, photos…..etc) All applicants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
Complete DS-160 online
Complete I-134-Affidavit of support form
Instructions for Payment of the Visa Fee via UStraveldocs.com
General Photo Requirements
Instructions for the medical examination
List of physician's
List of documents to be mailed to the embassy (Police record, divorce decree, copy of beneficiary's passport and birth certificate)
Instructions for how to schedule your interview online.
Packet 3 is an email from the embassy sent to the petitioner.
***Important Note:
The Cairo IV unit will be moving to applicant self-scheduling system starting on December 1, 2015 for certain types of cases. Applicants will be able to select their own appointment date from a list of available slots.
In order to use this system, the case must be completed with all documentation submitted per our instructions. Applicants, who delivered all the required documents to the consular section, will be able to schedule their appointments after 3 weeks from the delivery date. The Consular section will upload your case number to the website which will allow you to schedule an appointment. The steps to schedule an appointment are:
1- The primary applicant must create an online profile at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/eg and follow all instructions given. All family members assigned to the case must be listed as dependents.
2- After creating the profile, you again log on to: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/eg to schedule your appointment using your case number.
NOTE: If you cannot log into the system in order to select an appointment, then this means your case has not been cleared with all required documents submitted. If a case does not have all required documents submitted, we will return the package to you for completion. REMINDER, you will not be able to schedule an appointment if there are missing or incomplete documents. Please follow the instruction we will provide you to ensure all documentation is completed and submitted.
An applicant who needs an interview but has not scheduled an appointment through the Visa Appointment System will not be allowed into the Embassy.
For Assistance, please call ustraveldocs.com/eg : +20-2-3531-1460 or 16872 (from within Egypt).
Interview preparation:
In preparation for the interview, each applicant must have and bring a copy of his or her CEAC confirmation page, passport, Aramex registration and medical reports. Also, all original documents must be shown at the interview (Birth, marriage, divorce…etc). Additional documents should be brought depending on the type of visa (proof of relationship, photos…..etc) All applicants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Issues Packet 4? |
No |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
Complete the DS160 online
Set up and complete a profile on UStraveldocs.com
Pay the Visa Fee in person at a CIB bank
Once processed you can schedule your interview online via the ustraveldocs website. |
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Forms to Consulate? |
I-134 - Affidavit of support form along with Tax forms or transcripts and other supporting evidence of income
(This Form Does Not Need to be Notarized)
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( 2 ) Passport size photos
(5cm * 5cm OR 2 x 2 inch) (Facing the camera with light background) Can be Stapled or Glued to Forms DS-156
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*A copy of the Divorce Degree with appropriate certification and translation
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*A copy of the Military Service Record with appropriate translation
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*A copy of Birth Certificate with appropriate translation
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*A copy of death certificate is spouse is deceased with appropiate translation
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*A copy of the passport for each visa applicant
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"Original" Police Record
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"UNOPENED" Report from the medical examination
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K Visa Processing Fee: $240.00 to be paid before the interview at a CIB bank
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Copy of CIB bank receipt showing payment of fee - original must be brought to the interview
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Other Forms (if any)? |
An "ORIGINAL" Divorce Degree with appropiate certification and translation should be taken to the interview(This applies to the Divorced Petitioner and Divorced Beneficiary) You will be asked for a certified copy at the Interview.
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
No |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
Though Cairo may tell you Congratulations,The (AP) "Administrative Processing" could possibly take from 1-6 months in some cases possibly longer. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND VACCINATION FEE
Physical Examination: L.E. 120
Blood test for venereal disease: L.E. 65
Chest X-ray: L.E. 85
Tuberculin test (for children 2-14): L.E. 60
Renew TB test: L.E. 80
Vaccination Fees: Varies according to age and vaccines required
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List of doctors? |
*LIST OF DOCTOR'S PROVIDED IN THE PACKET 3*
Items to take to the Medical Examination:
-Passport and a ( copy of your passport for their records )
-Packet 3 CoverSheet ( It has your case number on it)
-( 3 ) Passport size photo's
Please "DO NOT OPEN" your Medical Report
-Make sure you have a copy of the DS-3025 to bring with you, It's required when you do the "Adjustment of Status" in the USA.
Also make sure that the doctor has marked it "Complete"
Medical Doctors Addresses, Phone Numbers and Working Hours.
Please contact one of the following physicians for an appointment.
Dr. Magda Ramzi Habib
Address: Anglo-American Hospital, El Borg St., Gezera, Cairo
Telephone numbers:
27356608 -0124711235
0124463734- 0187929929
Working hours:
Saturday through Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Hesham El Boraolosy
Dr. Eman Roshdy
Address: Al Sherouk Hospital -5,Bahr El Gazal Street,Ahmed Orabi, Cairo
Telephone numbers:
33044901- 33044892
Working hours
Saturday through Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Amr Maher
Address:97 Abdel Salam Aref St. Gleem, Alexandria
Telephone numbers:
582-2323
Working hours:
Saturday through Wednesday
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Salwa Mohamed Hassan Badawi
Address:Street(5),Ismail Helmy, Beside Sidi Gaber School,Tawaniat Smouha,Alexandria
Telephone numbers:
03-4208288
01223493259
Working hours:
Saturday through Thursday
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The Sudanese applicants whom are currently residing in Sudan may contact the below physician for an appointment.
Dr. Asma I. El Sony
Address: Alan Woodruff Medical Center-Street 43,New Extension Khartoum, Sudan
Telephone numbers:
Telephone: 00249-183-465459
Fax number: 00249-183-451436
Working hours:
Saturday thru Thursday
From 2:30 - 4:00 pm walk-ins
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
3 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
From time of arrival to finished interview can take from 1 to 5 hours
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Vaccination requirements? |
Mumps, Measles,Rubella,Polio,Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids,Pertussis,Influenza Type B(HIB),Hepatitis A,Hepatitis B,Varicella,Pneumococcal,Influeza,Rotavirus
If you have a vaccination record you can take it with you.If you do not have a vaccination record the physician can determine which vaccination's you may need to meet the requirement. Only a phsycian can determine which of the listed vaccinations are medically appropriate for you,given your age,medical history,and current medical condition.
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Conrad, Ramses Hilton, Kempinski (Corniche)
Myramees Hostel (Talaat Harb Street) |
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Additional Info? |
France CAN attend the interview with the beneficiary
*Total Passport Size Photo's Needed ( 7 ) and ( 1 ) 5 x 5 inch Photo ~ If you don't have this with you at the interview you will have to go to a location to have it made and they will sell you 6 for L.E.25
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*Additional Info for people who need to use a co sponsor: You can inform the co sponsor that they can Mail OR Email the I-134 directly to the embassy if they don't want their private information to be seen.They need to include all information that's required to sponsor and write your case number on all the forms.
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Translators/Interpretors To Have your Documents Translated:
Cairo: Close To The U.S. Embassy are as follows:
•J Marcou & Company
The Typewriter Company
36 Sherif St, 1st Floor
Tel/Fax: 2392-9700, 2392-9801
•Ministry of Justice
Lazoughly Square, Abdin, Cairo
Tel.: 2797-1472
•MME Arab Awni
1101 Corniche El Nil
Tel: 2794-4021
•Nadoury & Nahas
Attorneys at Law, Legal Consultants & Translators
7 Lazoughly St. Isis Building Suite 35, Garden city
Tel.: 2795-9658
Fax: 2795-0080
Email: nadorynahas@link.net
Other Translators In Cairo:
•AAMSET – Paris, France Traduction
10, Abbas Helmy St., Ard El Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo
Tel.: 2415-5253
Mobile: 010-544-6449
E-mail: ft_eygpt@yahoo.fr
•Cybertranslator Egypt
Translation Services
1B Mohamed Ibrahim St., Abbass El Addad, Postal Code 11371
Tel.: 2405-2575
Mobile: 010-402-0140
E-mail:Cybertranslatoregypt@lycos.com
•Elhayat Bureau For Translation and Consultations
90 Sarwat Street, in front of Orman Park, Dokki, Giza, Cairo
Tel.: 3748-8049
Mobile: 010-878-7110
E-mail: Cybertranslatoregypt@lycos.com
•Fouad Nemah
Authorship and Translation Scientific Bureau
14A Sherif St, Heliopolis, 6th Floor, In front of Horreya Mall
Tel/Fax: 2256-7808
•Heba Bakr
Translator
Mobile: 012-2165008
Faxes: 2450-9808 – 2576-0377
E-mail: hebabakregypt@yahoo.com
•Heliopolis Business Centre
88 Merghany St., Office #3, Heliopolis
Tel: 2291-3176, Fax: 2690-5133
Mobile: 010-189-9969
Contact person: Sedika Zokeir Abu Seda
E-mail: hbc_can_do@yahoo.com
www.hbc.com.eg
•Hurghada Translation Office
5, Osman Ebn Affan St., Heliopolis
Mobiles: 011-107-4333, 012-312-5879
Contact person: Magda Iskandar Fouad
E-mail: hurghadatranslation@gmail.com
Web-page: http://www.wix.com.hurghadatranslation/office
•International Professional Group
18A El Gehad St, Lebanon Square, Mohandessin
Tel: 3302-7751
Fax: 3344-3176
•Mrs. Celine Teima
20 El Shaheed Abd El Menem Hafez Street, Ard El Golf, Heliopolis
Tel: 2417-9534
•Sabra Translation Office
32 Sayed Amer Street, off El Wafaa & El Amal Street, Mashaal EL Harram
Tel & Fax: 3385-1438
•Sameh Fouad Rashed
Translator and Editor
95 Hafez Ramadan Street in front of Al Ahly Club, Nasr City
Tel: 2287-5340
E-mail: rashed@brainy1.ie-eg.com
•Senior Translation Office
21 Ataya El-Kholy St., 2nd District, Nasr City, Cairo – Egypt
Tel: 2403-8952
Cell phone: 010-727-3622, 014-561-3500
E-mail: senior_translation@hotmail.com
•St George
Translation, Interpretation & Scientific Services
7 Ramses Sq, Klout Bek Corner, 3rd Floor, Apt. 12,
Toshiba Building, In front of El Fath Mosque
Tel/Fax: 2588-1756
•Tasic Mrs. Mona Kamel ASIC MRS MONA KAMEL
Al Kamel Building, Plot 52 – The Industrial Zone, Banks Area 6th October City, Giza
Tel: 3832-6442/3 Fax: 3832-6440/50
E-mail: tasic@kamelaw.com
•The International Office For Translation
21 El Khalifa El Maamoon Street - Roxy – Heliopolis
Tel & Fax: 2415-0063
•The Middle East Library For Economic Services
6 Soliman Abdel Aziz Soliman St, Off Dr Shahin St, Agouza
Tel: 3335-1141, 3760-6804
Fax: 3748-5844
( Beheira )are as follows:
•Dawy Translation Office
3 Madreaset Elnahda Elkadema-Elsanhra, Kafr ElDawar, Beheira
Tel: 010-569-6968, 045-221-8355
Fax: 045-221-8355
Email: transdawy@gmail.com
( Alexandria )are as follows:
•El-Alamia Company for Trade and Marketing
Tel: (03) 485-5052
Fax: (03) 487-7438
Email: Alamia_translation@yahoo.com
•Gizelle George Habil
56 St. Branched from Khaled Ebn El Waleed, Miami
Tel: (03) 5541986 - 016-248-5000
Email: gizelle6@yahoo.com
•Nadoury & Nahas
71 Sultan Hussein Street
Tel: (03) 487-3609
Fax: (03) 487-5136
Email: nadourynahas@soficom.com.eg
Further information about Consular Services is available at egypt.usembassy.gov.
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