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Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Kuwait, who are allocated a six months' residence permit upon arrival;
(b) Palestinians holding an Egyptian residence card, provided the stay outside Egypt does not exceed six months;
(c) nationals of Bahrain, Djibouti, Guinea, Jordan (only with a passport with at least five years' validity), Libya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen Republic for stays of up to three months;
(d) nationals of Malaysia for stays of up to 15 days;
(e) those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours, provided holding confirmed tickets.
(f) cruise ship passengers entering Egypt, at any port, for a maximum of three days.

(a) The amount of stay permitted in Egypt in which visa exemptions apply to such nationals varies. It is advised to contact the nearest Embassy/Consulate prior to travel to confirm the details. (b) 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. (c) Nationals of Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon, The Philippines and holders of Palestinian documents must not leave the airport transit lounge if travelling en route to onward destination (and must do so by the same or first connecting aircraft). All other nationals must remain within the airport.

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 Passport/Visa Information.

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.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information section.
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.

(a) Passport valid for at least six 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. (e) Fee, payable by cash or postal order. (f) Business letter for Business visa.

Same day for personal applications; seven days or more from day of receipt for postal applications. Processing may take longer (estimated six to eight weeks) for the following nationals, who require pre-approval from the relevant authorities in Cairo: Algeria, Bangladesh, China (PR), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan and Tunisia.

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.

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in the UK
26 South Street, London W1Y 6DD, UK
Tel: (020) 7499 3304.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1630 (1000-1500 during Ramadan).

Egyptian Consulate in the UK
2 Lowndes Street, London SW1X 9ET, UK
Tel: (020) 7235 9777
Website: www.egyptianconsulate.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1230 (lodging applications); 1430-1600 (visa collection).

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in the USA
3521 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008 USA
Tel: (202) 895 5400.
Website: www.egyptembassy.us

26 South Street, London W1Y 6DD, UK
Tel: (020) 7499 3304.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1630 (1000-1500 during Ramadan).

2 Lowndes Street, London SW1X 9ET, UK
Tel: (020) 7235 9777.
Website: www.egyptianconsulate.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1230 (lodging applications); 1430-1600 (visa collection).

Egyptian House, 3rd Floor, 170 Piccadilly, London W1V 9EJ, UK
Tel: (020) 7493 5283 or (09001) 600 299 (24-hour brochure service; calls cost 60p per minute).
Website: www.egypttreasures.gov.eg

3521 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008 USA
Tel: (202) 895 5400.
Website: www.egyptembassy.us

630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2305, New York, NY 10111, USA
Tel: (212) 332 2570.
Website: www.egypttourism.org

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age coming from infected areas (see below). Those arriving in transit from such areas without a certificate will be detained at the airport until their onward flight departs. The following countries and areas are regarded by the Egyptian health authorities as being infected with yellow fever: all countries in mainland Africa south of the Sahara with the exception of Lesotho, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe (and including Chad, Mali and Niger); Sudan south of 15°N (location certificate issued by a Sudanese official is required in order to be exempt from vaccination certificate); São Tomé e Principe. Also in the endemic zone are Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Egypt and the country is currently not listed as infected. However, sporadic cases of cholera have been reported and precautions could be considered. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix for further information.

Vaccination against typhoid and polio is advised.

Limited malaria risk, in the malignant falciparum and benign vivax forms, may exist from June to October in the El Faiyoum area. There is no risk in Cairo or Alexandria at any time.

Mains water is normally chlorinated and, whilst relatively safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled. Drinking water outside main cities and towns carries a greater risk and should always be sterilised.

Precautions against hepatitis A and E and diphtheria should be considered. Immunisation against hepatitis B is sometimes advised. Dengue fever occurs in epidemics. Onchocerciasis (river blindness) and leishmaniasis occur. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present in the Nile Delta and the Nile Valley. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Filariasis may occur in the Nile Delta. There may be a danger of snakes and scorpions in certain areas. Sandstorms are also a risk in some parts.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Public hospitals and chemists are open to tourists. Health insurance is strongly advised.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.
Jan 7 2006* Coptic Christmas Day. Jan 10 Grand Feast. Jan 31 Islamic New Year. Apr 23 Sham el-Nassim (Coptic Easter). Apr 25 Sinai Liberation Day (Sinai only). May 1 Labour Day. Jun 18 Liberation Day. Jul 23 Revolution Day. Aug 15 Wafa'a el Nil (Flooding of the Nile). Sept 11* Coptic New Year. Oct 6 Armed Forces Day. Oct 22 Bairam Feast (End of Ramadan). Oct 24 suez Victory Day. Dec 23 Victory Day. Dec 31 Grand Feast.
Jan 7 2007* Coptic Christmas Day. Jan 20 Islamic New Year. Apr 8 Sham el-Nassim (Coptic Easter). Apr 25 Sinai Liberation Day (Sinai only). May 1 Labour Day. Jun 18 Liberation Day.

(a)*These holidays are not official, although Coptic Christians may observe them. (b) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes the Bairam Feast, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some restaurants are closed during the day but most tourist attractions and hotels are not affected. Some disruption may continue into the three-day Grand Feast itself. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.