1. Egyptian Visa Regulations
Non-Egyptian visitors arriving in Egypt are required to be in possession of a valid passport. Entry visas may be obtained from Egyptian Diplomatic and Consular Missions Abroad or from the Entry Visa Department at the Travel Documents, Immigration and Nationality Administration (TDINA). It is, however, possible for most tourists and visitors to obtain an entry visa at any of the Major Ports of Entry. Please check with the nearest Egyptian Consulate for specific details and regulations relevant to your nationality. Notes:
Visitors entering Egypt at the overland border post to Taba to visit Gulf of Aqaba coast and St. Catherine can be exempted from visa and granted a free residence permit for fourteen days to visit the area. Citizens of the following countries are required to be in possession of a pre-arrival visa: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chechnya, Croatia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Lebanon, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldavia, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, The Philippines, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Sri-Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and all African countries. Those in possession of a residence permit in Egypt are not required to obtain an entry visa if they leave the country and return to it within the validity of their residence permit or within six months, whichever period is less.
There are three types of Egyptian visa:
Tourist Visa: is usually valid for a period not exceeding three months and granted on either single or multiple entry basis.
Entry Visa: is required for any foreigner arriving in Egypt for purposes other than tourism, e.g. work, study, etc. The possession of a valid Entry Visa is needed to complete the residence procedure in Egypt.
Transit Visa. Major Ports of Entry to Egypt Airports:
Cairo International (2 terminals) Alexandria Nozha Luxor, Upper Egypt Aswan, Upper Egypt Hurghaga, Red Sea Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Marine Harbors
Alexandria, Mediterranean Port Said, Mediterranean Damietta, Mediterranean Suez, Gulf of Suez Nuweiba, Gulf of Aqaba Hurghada, Red Sea Safaga, Red Sea Sharm El-Sheikh, Red Sea Overland Entry Posts:
Salloum, northwestern border (to and from Libya) Rafah, northeastern border (to and from Gaza strip, the Occupied Territories and Israel) Taba, eastern border (to and from Israel)
Exemptions from Visa Fees Egyptian visa fees do not apply to the following:
Holders of diplomatic passports. Officials of international organizations and specialized agencies and state delegates to conferences. Arab League officials. Non-national spouses of Egyptian nationals. Non-national members of the clergy, prominent scientists, journalists and members of official cultural, educational and sports delegations. Non-national students studying in Egyptian institutions. Non-diplomatic personnel of diplomatic and consular missions affected in Egypt. Parents, siblings and adult children of members of the diplomatic and consular corps affected in Egypt. Nationals of Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Russia and the United States are partially exempt from Egyptian visa fees and will, therefore, pay a reduced fee. Egypt Tourist Visa Application
Issued to foreigners who enter Egypt temporarily for touring, family visiting or other personal affairs. The Egypt tourist or visa is issued for a single entry within three months, for stay of up to 30 days Egypt Tourist Visa Requirement:
1. Valid Passport: Your signed passport must be valid and with sufficient blank pages for any visa stamps. The passport’s expiration date must be greater than six months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. If your passport does not meet the requirements, you must renew your passport or obtain a new one.
2. Complete Application: Download, print, fully complete, and sign one copy (copies) of the application form.
3. Photographs: You must provide one 2″x 2″ passport photographs
Egypt Business Visa Application
Issued to foreigners who are invited to Egypt for business visit, research, lecture, scientific-technological and cultural exchanges. The Egypt business visa is issued for a single entry within three months, for stay of up to 30 days. Egypt Business Visa Requirement
3. Photographs: You must provide one 2″x 2″ passport photographs.
4 .Business Letter A business letter of financial responsibility is required to be type written on company letterhead and addressed to “Visa Section, Embassy of Egypt”. Letter must include the purpose fo travel, nature of business to be performed. Guarantee of financial support and should be signed by an officer or manager at the company
Search for Egyptian Embassies & Consulates Download Visa Application Form
http://www.mfa.gov.eg/MFA_Portal/enGB/Missions/ Egyptian_Missions_Abroad/DefaultAlphaSearch.htm
2. Travel Agents:
G.O.I.E.F. has the honor to inform you the tour agents inside the Arab Republic of Egypt, who are authenticated by G.O.I.E.F. to present all the Touristic services.
1- karnak office of - Nasr city Tel: (202) 2718031-2725803 Fax(202) 2746336 E-Mail address: nasrcity @ karnak- egypt.com Web site: www. Karnak-egypt.com
2- Kemidar Tours Tel:(202) 3046777 – 3048888 Fax:(202) 3052985 E-Mail address: info@kimidargroup.com Web site: www.kimidargroup.com
Companies for Car rental:
Collection limousine car rental
Travel scope E-mail : travel_scope@hotmail.com Boss travel E-mail : boss_travel_bto@yahoo.com
3. Hotels
Hotel
Address
FAX
Single
Double
suite
Suite VIP
Intercontinental Cairo CITYSTARS
Omar Ibn El Khatab.st. Heliopolis
24800048
140
290
340
E-mail or website
www.citystars.intercontinental.com
reservations@interconticitystars.com
Intercontinental Holiday In
Omar Ibn El Khatab.st Heliopolis
105
310
350
www.Holidayincitystars.intercontinental.com
Meridien Heliopolis
51el.Orouba.st Heliopolis
32607845
22918591
95
195
1700
130 Special
240 Special
www.lemeridien/heliopolis.com
Fairmont
Heliopolis
22678172
Tower
145
155
hli.reservations@fairmont.com
JW Marrio.t
Mirage City, Ring Road
24119431
160 Deluxe
210 Business
ebc.jwcairo@marriothotels.com
Semiramis Intercontinental
Corniche el nil Cairo
27963020
150
170
200 Deluxe
220 Business
170 On Nile
190 On.Nile
220 Deluxe On Nile
240 Business On Nile
www.intercontinnental.com
Administration@semiramisintercontinnental.com
Marriott Cairo
16 Seray Elgezira.St Zamalek Cairo
27358240
110
150 Business men
www.Cairomarriottreservation@marrriott.com
Grand Hyatt
Corniche el.nil Garden City
23681555
180
380
2180
230 Special
www.cairo.grand.hyatt.com
Caigh.reservation@hyattintl.com
Sheraton Cairo
Galaa Square Giza
233364601
165
190 Special
www.sheraton.com/cairo
Baroun
22907077
100
Beirut Hotel
56 Beirut st. Heliopolis
224159422 222904065
60
70
www- beiruthotls-eg.com
res.ca@beiruthotels-eg.com
Safire Cairo
Misaha quare, Dokki,Giza
337608453
130
120 Business men
140 Business men
www.safirhotels.com
ressce@safirhotels.com.eg
