Visa on arrival in Cairo
Apr 11, 2011 | 12:45 pm
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Visa on arrival in Cairo
I am a Canadian visiting Egypt in June, and I was wondering if there are any travellers here who can confirm that they still allow one to purchase a visa upon arrival at Cairo airport. The embassy in Ottawa says yes, but I would like to check with anyone who has been to Egypt in the last month or so.
May 11, 2011 | 4:14 am
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I'm not Canadian, but that is the case for both US and UK nationals. If you have a pickup service, they'll confirm that (and usually have pre-purchased visas for you)
May 11, 2011 | 9:58 am
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Yes - you can buy on arrival.
Although I have better peace of mind going through the Embassy in Ottawa which I did for $26 CAD.
You don't need one for the Sinai Peninsula only if your travels are limited to Sharm el Shiekh etc..
Although I have better peace of mind going through the Embassy in Ottawa which I did for $26 CAD.
You don't need one for the Sinai Peninsula only if your travels are limited to Sharm el Shiekh etc..
May 17, 2011 | 8:09 am
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I arrived in Cairo ten days ago and purchased my visa at the airport (US citizen). FYI, there is no signage telling you how/where to do that; what you need to do is go to one of the currency exchange counters before getting in line for immigration. Hand them US$15 and they will hand you a visa sticker.