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Egypt
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Trips to Egypt
Passport/Visa
Passport/Visa
Passport required? Visa required? Return ticket required?
British Yes Yes No
Australian Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No
Other EU Yes Yes No

Passport Note : Visitors from all countries except the EU and the USA must register with the police within one week of arrival in Egypt, although this service is usually undertaken by the hotel.

Passports : Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas : Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) 1. EU nationals travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Newiba or Taba resorts for up to 14 days. They will receive an entry permission stamp upon arrival;
(b) those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours, provided holding confirmed tickets;
(c) cruise ship passengers entering Egypt, at any port, for a maximum of three days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note : (a) Those in possession of a residence permit to Egypt are not required to obtain an entry visa if they leave Egypt and return within the validity of their residence permit or within six months, whichever period is less.

Types of Visa and Cost : Tourist and Business (single- and multiple-entry). Cost varies according to nationality. For UK nationals: Tourist: £15 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry). Business: £53 (single-entry); £91 (multiple-entry). For US nationals: All visas £12. Processing fees for other nationals vary considerably; check with the appropriate consulate (or consular section of embassy) for details; see Contact Addresses.

Validity : Varies, but are usually valid for six months from the date of issue for stays of up to three months. Visas cannot be post-dated. Visas can be extended one week before the end of the permitted stay in Egypt at Immigration.

Applications to: : Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.
Note: It is, however, possible for most tourists and visitors to obtain an entry visa at any of the major ports of entry. Visitors should check with their nearest Egyptian Consular mission for more details concerning visa regulations applying to their citizenship.

Working Days Required : Same day for personal applications; seven days or more from day of receipt for postal applications.

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