Egypt: visa on arrival is still available for US citizens?
Oct 29, 2016, 2:10 pm
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Egypt: visa on arrival is still available for US citizens?
I am flying from L.A.X then thinking of going out for a day in egypt then proceed with my flight.. Is visa on arrival is still available?
I was searching in wikipedia.. is this true? I dont need a transit visa?
Transit without a visa[edit]
Holders of onward tickets can transit for a maximum time of 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Iran who are required to hold a transit visa. Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Afghanistan, Lebanon, Palestine and Philippines who must remain in the transit area (airside) and must continue by the same or first connecting aircraft.[1]
thanks guys
I was searching in wikipedia.. is this true? I dont need a transit visa?
Transit without a visa[edit]
Holders of onward tickets can transit for a maximum time of 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Iran who are required to hold a transit visa. Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Afghanistan, Lebanon, Palestine and Philippines who must remain in the transit area (airside) and must continue by the same or first connecting aircraft.[1]
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Oct 31, 2016, 1:10 am
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I was searching in wikipedia.. is this true? I dont need a transit visa?
Transit without a visa[edit]
Holders of onward tickets can transit for a maximum time of 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Iran who are required to hold a transit visa. Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Afghanistan, Lebanon, Palestine and Philippines who must remain in the transit area (airside) and must continue by the same or first connecting aircraft.[1]
thanks guys
Transit without a visa[edit]
Holders of onward tickets can transit for a maximum time of 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Iran who are required to hold a transit visa. Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Afghanistan, Lebanon, Palestine and Philippines who must remain in the transit area (airside) and must continue by the same or first connecting aircraft.[1]
thanks guys
A cursory look at Timatic suggests the facility exists, and is more generous than 12 hours. But security issues could mean this has all changed: or at best is open to interpretation.
If you want to try, i'd suggest asking at the transfer desk before you hit immigration. But be prepared to head over to a bank window to buy a visa stamp for your passport.
In the end, the visa route is likely to be easier, faster and it's virtually hassle free: it just costs you USD25😁
Nov 27, 2016, 12:33 am
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visa on arrival in Egypt ok
Get visa on arrival at a foreign exchange kiosk before immigration.
I do not understand how you would get out of the airport without a visa. I did not see anything about that. However, if possible to do it you could see quite a bit in 10-12 hours including allowing 2-4 hours for rush hour traffic. You could get to Giza and back or to the museum and back - but probably not both. Make sure to get a certified Egyptology guide.
I do not understand how you would get out of the airport without a visa. I did not see anything about that. However, if possible to do it you could see quite a bit in 10-12 hours including allowing 2-4 hours for rush hour traffic. You could get to Giza and back or to the museum and back - but probably not both. Make sure to get a certified Egyptology guide.
I am flying from L.A.X then thinking of going out for a day in egypt then proceed with my flight.. Is visa on arrival is still available?
I was searching in wikipedia.. is this true? I dont need a transit visa?
Transit without a visa[edit]
Holders of onward tickets can transit for a maximum time of 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Iran who are required to hold a transit visa. Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Afghanistan, Lebanon, Palestine and Philippines who must remain in the transit area (airside) and must continue by the same or first connecting aircraft.[1]
thanks guys
I was searching in wikipedia.. is this true? I dont need a transit visa?
Transit without a visa[edit]
Holders of onward tickets can transit for a maximum time of 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Iran who are required to hold a transit visa. Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 12 hours. This is not applicable to nationals of Afghanistan, Lebanon, Palestine and Philippines who must remain in the transit area (airside) and must continue by the same or first connecting aircraft.[1]
thanks guys
Dec 10, 2016, 7:42 pm
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A cursory look at Timatic suggests the facility exists, and is more generous than 12 hours. But security issues could mean this has all changed: or at best is open to interpretation.
If you want to try, i'd suggest asking at the transfer desk before you hit immigration. But be prepared to head over to a bank window to buy a visa stamp for your passport.
If you want to try, i'd suggest asking at the transfer desk before you hit immigration. But be prepared to head over to a bank window to buy a visa stamp for your passport.
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Dec 14, 2016, 1:04 pm
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Last edited by Thunderroad; Dec 14, 2016 at 1:30 pm
