Egyptian Certificate of Movements (Travel Log) Guide

Timing: Instant Request | 7-14 Days Pickup Fees: - Attendance: Online or Physical at Passport Dept Last Updated: May 2026

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Certificate of Movements Fees & Methods Calculator

Select your desired check duration and location to calculate the best route and official fees to prevent embassy rejection.

Step-by-Step Guide

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Select Check Period Matching Embassy Rules

Check the requirements of the entity requesting the log. If it is a European embassy for a Schengen visa or the US embassy, they strictly require a 7-year check duration. If presented to local courts or employers, a 1-year or 3-year log may suffice.

Madam Afaf Tip: Watch out, my daughter! Schengen and European embassies are extremely strict about paperwork. If your old passport is lost, and they ask for a travel log, don't try to save a small amount by ordering a 1-year log! They will reject your expensive visa application instantly. Order a full 7-year log from the start!
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Apply Online or Visit Passport Headquarters

For standard economical processing: Log in to the official MoI portal, fill out the movements request, upload scans, and pay. For urgent processing: Go directly to the central Passport Administration in Abbassia, purchase the request form, write dates, and present it to the officer.

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Pay Travel Log Query Fees

Fees vary with the search period, channel, and delivery charges, so we show them here as - until a fresh official verification is completed. For online applications, payment is made via credit card with Egypt Post courier fees. At the Abbassia headquarters, pay cash to the cashier or swipe card at the registry treasury to get your application receipt.

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Retrieve Document & Legalize at MFA

Standard online requests are delivered via Egypt Post in 7-14 business days. Urgent requests at Abbassia are picked up physically after 24-48 hours. If presenting the log to a foreign embassy, pass by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) legalization office to officially stamp it for international validity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it mandatory to bring expired passports for a travel log?
No, they are not strictly mandatory but are helpful to speed up verification and avoid errors. The Ministry of Interior database registers all entry/exit movements at airports and borders electronically, querying via your National ID.
Can a wife extract a travel log for her husband?
Yes, the Passport Department allows 1st-degree relatives (spouse, parents, children) to apply and receive the travel log on behalf of the citizen without a POA, solely by presenting marriage/birth certificates to prove relation.
What is the price of a 7-year travel log at Abbassia?
Fees vary between the regular route, the faster route, and any delivery charges, so we show them here as - until a fresh official verification is completed. Check the authority or official channel before payment.
Does the travel log require translation before embassy submission?
Yes, the travel log is issued in Arabic by default. For European (Schengen) or US embassies, you must translate it to English or the country's language via an accredited translation office, then legalize it at the MFA.
What should I do if there is a name spelling discrepancy?
If a spelling discrepancy exists between your certificate and passport, embassies will reject it. You must visit the passport office that issued it and request a data correction, where they will modify and reprint it to match your passport.