Originally Posted by
nldogbert
Indeed this can be an alternative.
However do take care that lines at these counters can be crazy. Last weekend, the BA flight arrived late, just after midnight local time and I had assumed it would be simple (at T3 - mainly *A flights terminal, it is always quiet and fast) but it was a big chaotic scene with lines at both the visa sticker windows and lines towards immigration. Took me close to an hour to clear (and later another 10-15 mins) for lining to get out at the customs/baggage section and out into the crowds in arrivals.
Please also be prepared (best with US Dollars) to purchase the sticket since different counters have their own rules....
I don't know how it normally is at T2, since my last few times entering was via T3 or I just did a transfer to another airline in T2 itself.
Cheers!
Yes, i admit my experience is also generally in T3, and at civilised hours.
Not sure what rules apply at different counters: I avoid the agency ones which appear to retail the stickers, and make sure I'm at a bank widow. There they simply do a foreign exchange deal with currency other than USD, giving you change in EGP.
But count that change!!