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Passport/Visa
Note
1. Nationals of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the
USA can usually obtain visas on arrival at Cairo International
Airport (cost: US$15) provided they hold passports valid for a
minimum of 6 months. However, they should check with their
airline that they will be permitted to board the aircraft
without a visa. It is always advisable to obtain visas in
advance if possible.
Passports
Passport valid for at least 1 week beyond the period of intended
stay required by all, however they must be valid for at least 6
months when actually applying for a visa.
Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Kuwait for stays of up to 6 months;
(b) nationals of Bahrain, Djibouti, Guinea, Libya, Oman, Saudi
Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and holders of Hong Kong
(SAR) or Macau (SAR) passports for stays of up to 3 months;
(c) nationals of Jordan (if holding a 5-year passport) for stays
of up to 1 month;
(d) nationals of Malaysia for a tourist stay of a maximum of 15
days;
(e) those continuing their journey to a third country within 24
hours, provided holding confirmed tickets.
Types of visa
Tourist and Business (single- and multiple-entry). Cost varies
according to nationality. check with the appropriate Consulate
(or Consular section of Embassy) for costs of visas. Visa fees
are per passport, not per person.
Validity
Varies, but are usually valid for 6 months from the date of
issue for stays of up to 3 months. Visas cannot be post-dated.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact
Addresses section.
Application requirements
(a) Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank
page. (b) Application form, completed and signed. (c) One recent
passport-size photo. (d) Postal applicants must enclose a
registered- or recorded-delivery, self-addressed envelope and
pay by postal order only. (e) Fee, payable by cash or postal
order. (f) Business letter for Business visa.
Working days required
Same day for personal applications; 7 days or more from day of
receipt for postal applications.
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