Granite64

Hey guys,

I will fly AMS-IST-CAI on TK and then CAI-DXB-BKK on EK, TK and EK don't have an interline agreement so I want pickup my checked in baggage at the baggage line and check it in again at the EK desks.
But this means that I have to go through immigration at CAI and that I need a visa.

I read on a CIBT visa website (http://visumcentrale.nl/requirements) that I don't need to buy a visa because I will be transferring to another flight if I meet the following requirements (i'm Dutch btw) :

Visa exempt for a stay of up to 12 hours The traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least six months beyond period of stay with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa
- Hold a visa for the next country where it is required
- Stay within the airport

Can somebody share his or her experience with the TWOV at Cairo?


Best,

Granite64

IAN-UK

While many quote similar stories, and Wikipedia supports the idea, I've never known anyone who's done it. And the website of the EG consulate in London suggests a visa is required if leaving the international area (which I take to mean airside).

http://www.egyptianconsulate.co.uk/FAQ.php#17
Transit visa

No transit visa is required if you do not leave the international area at the airport, whilst you are waiting between two flights.





There's nothing to stop you asking at the transit desk when you arrive, but be prepared to hand over $25 for a visa.

shuly

So I asked. And was politely sent to the bank to buy a visa...

Shuly

IAN-UK

Thanks for getting back with a report - and (perhaps!) putting to rest the story of the free transit visa for entry into Egypt.