Yes, travel agents definitely help with visas. Their main job is to handle the confusing paperwork, check your documents, and submit everything for you so you don’t have to stress about it.
Regarding the specific agent you mentioned (egypt-eta.com):
This is a private company, not the Egyptian government.
Here is the simple breakdown:
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The Service: They will process the visa for you, but they charge a “service fee” on top of the actual visa cost.
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The Cost: You will likely pay significantly more (sometimes double or triple) than if you did it yourself.
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The Alternative: You can apply directly on the official government website (visa2egypt.gov.eg) for the standard price (usually around $25 USD).
Bottom line: If you are comfortable filling out a simple online form yourself, use the official government site to save money. If you prefer to pay someone else to type in your details for you, you can use the agent, but just know you are paying extra for the convenience.
