Upon request, the authorities of the widely unrecognized Republic of Artsakh may affix their visa and/or stamp to a separate sheet of paper in order to avoid establishing travel on their territory. U.S. citizens are urged to remain vigilant about local security developments, avoid protests, and ensure their personal safety at all times throughout the country. U.S. citizens must also have proof of identity and a mobile phone or other means of communication that works in Egypt, and it is advisable to pre-program the U.S. Embassy phone number (+20 2 2797-3300) and email address (ConsularCairoACS@state.gov) in the device. It is possible to obtain your visa on arrival. Visa requirements and restrictions vary greatly if you receive a visa upon arrival. Local immigration officers also have the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason. We strongly recommend that you obtain your visa before departure. If you decide to get your visa on arrival, you will need to check with your airline if visa-free boarding is allowed. Commercial activities are not allowed if they are allowed as tourists. The nationalities that require pre-approval before the consulate issues a visa are as follows: If you are on the list of countries that require pre-approval, please specify the following requirements.
Please see the list of countries below: If you wish to obtain a visa on arrival, you can do so at the approved ATMs in the airport`s arrivals halls before reaching the immigration offices. The visa fee is 25 US dollars and is payable in pounds sterling, US dollars or euros. Visas issued on arrival are valid for a maximum of 30 days. There is no need to purchase a visa from an agent. In many cases, agents charge more than $25 for a visa. If you are harassed by an officer, report the incident to the tourist police in the airport terminal. Turkish citizens can obtain a visa on arrival if they are 45 years of age and over or 18 years and under or with a residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, the United States and an EU member state Since July 1, the Egyptian government has allowed international flights to and from Egyptian airports. Some airlines have special requirements, such as wearing face masks. You should check with your airline before traveling.
According to the Egyptian Consulate General in the UK, citizens of the following countries can obtain a visa upon arrival at one of the Egyptian ports of entry:[8] Our official electronic visa portal: www.visa2egypt.gov.eg NOTE: Please note the jurisdiction when applying for your visa Citizens of the following 9 countries and territories can visit Egypt visa-free for 3 months (unless otherwise stated): [1] [7] [8] 1 – Nationals of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal can enter with an identity card. You must bring a photo ID that will be affixed to the visa. There is a limit of 5,000 Egyptian pounds that you can bring or go out to Egypt. There is no limit to the amount of hard currency you can bring, but amounts over $10,000 must be reported upon arrival. Some valuables such as electrical appliances, video cameras, etc. must be declared on arrival. Satellite telephones and radios brought into Egypt without the prior approval of the Ministry of Telecommunications are likely to be seized. Electrical items noted in passports when entering Egypt must be presented upon leaving the country.
Otherwise, high tariffs will be paid. Contact the Embassy of Egypt in your country of residence for more information on customs regulations. According to the Consulate General of Egypt in the United Kingdom, visitors with passports from the following countries must apply for a visa in person, and a visa permit must be applied for from the competent authorities in Egypt for them, and processing takes several weeks: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Burundi, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kosovo, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Tunisia, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines[16], Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia. [8] From 3 December 2017, citizens of 46 countries will be able to apply for a tourist or business visa online for 30 days via the eVisa system. [14] Many countries require that there be a minimum number of blank pages in the submitted passport, usually one or two pages. [296] Note pages, which often appear after visa pages, are not counted as available.
