Language

Arabic (official), English, French

Currency

Egyptian Pound

USD, GBP & Euro are easily exchanged in Egypt

ATM's are common in cities, towns and resorts. Visa is widely accepted.

International Dialing Code

+20

Electricity

Electricity in Egypt is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Visas

Visas are required for passport holders from the following countries:

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Details of obtaining visas are provided in your confirmation kit.

All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

Evisa: Citizens from eligible countries (which includes Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States, United Kingdom) are able to apply for an Egypt tourist electronic visa online prior to arrival to Egypt. The Egypt e-Visa application is simple and quick to complete, and strongly recommended as it smooths the immigration process. You can do it at home, in advance of your trip, allowing you to skip the process of obtaining a visa on arrival or the possibility of being refused entry. You are advised to create an e-Visa application at least 14 days before your departure. Visa applications can be made online at the Government of Egypt e-Visa Portal: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home

Egypt visitor visas can be obtained through an online e-Visa process if the applicant meets the following requirements:

Holder of a passport valid for at least 6 months from entry date

Nationality of eligible country

The applicant plans to travel to Egypt for a stay of 30 days or less

Completed the online application correctly

Submits payment via credit/debit card

After you have completed your e-Visa application and made the payment, your application will be processed. Await approval via email, then download and print the e-Visa from your account on the Egypt e-Visa Portal.

The Egypt e-Visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. If the visa expires before use, the applicant is required to apply for a new visa before travelling. The dates cannot be modified once the visa has been approved and sent via email.

Tourists travelling with an Egyptian e-Visa must present the following documentation to the immigration officer upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry:

Printed copy of the approved e-Visa for Egypt

Passport valid for at least 6 months (must be the same one used to complete the e-Visa application form)

Travel itinerary

Hotel bookings or details of travel arrangements

Visa on Arrival: Citizens from eligible countries (which includes Australia, Canada, United States, United Kingdom) can purchase a tourist visa on arrival into Egypt at the kiosks at Cairo International Airport or other authorised airports. It is necessary to queue, fill out an application, purchase the visa sticker to present along with your passport at the immigration desks. Requirements: Travellers must be from one of the eligible countries and have a passport with six months remaining. You cannot pay the visa fee with a credit or debit card so it necessary to take US Dollars cash with you (NB. Egyptian Pounds or other currencies aren't accepted as payment for tourist visas). It’s also best to take the exact amount to save trouble. The visa on arrival allows visitors to spend up to 30 days in Egypt and only allows one entry into the country.

Safety

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.