Applicants that need clearance from Egypt prior to issuing their visas need to apply 4-6 weeks before their intended date of travel.
Nationalities that require Pre Approval prior Embassy/Consulate granting a visa are as Follows:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bosnia (of Egytian origin), Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, China, Congo, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Korea (North), Kosovo, Lebanon (ages 16 to 50 years old), Laos, Liberia, Libya (men ages 16-60 years old), Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Moldova (Females ages 15 to 35 years old), Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Peoples Republic of China, Phillipines, Rawanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tunis, Turkey (Male and Female ages 18 to 45 years old), Vietnam and Yemen.