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Country Fact Finder - Arab Republic of Egypt

Find details and information on the country you are visiting. From Currency to Climate and Area to Airports, get the facts before you travel.

Name:
Arab Republic of Egypt
Location:
Middle East, North Africa
Time:
IST (-) 3 1/2 hrs
Capital:
Cairo
Language:
Arabic, English and French
Area:
1,002,000 sq kms
Population:
62,056,000
National Day:
23 Jul (Revolution Day)
Currency:
Egyptian Pound (EGP) 1 = INR 7.7933.
Climate:
Hot, dry summers with mild, dry winters and cold nights. Rainfall is negligible except on the coast. In April the hot, dusty Khamsin wind blows from the Sahara.
Holidays:
YEAR 2011: 7 Jan *Coptic Christmas Day. 26 Feb Birth of the Prophet. 25 Apr Sinai Liberation Day (Sinai only). 28 Apr *Sham el-Nassim (Coptic Easter). 1 May Labour Day. 23 Jul National Day. 10 Sep - 13 Sep Bairam Feast (End of Ramadan). 11 Sep *Coptic New Year. 6 Oct Armed Forces Day. 16 Nov - 17 Nov Grand Feast. 7 Dec Islamic New Year.
Airline Name:
Egypt Air (MS)
International Airports:
Cairo (CAI)El Nouzha (ALY) Luxor (LXR)

Diplomatic Representations - Arab Republic of Egypt

Not sure where the nearest consulate or embassy of country you're visiting is. Find the diplomatic representation closest to your location including contact information and timings.

Name:
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Address:
1/50 M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri,
City:
New Delhi - 110 021
Country:
India
Telephone:
2611 4096/ 4097
Fax:
2688 5355
Timings:
Mon to Fri
Office Timings:
0900 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings:
0930 to 1130 hrs
Collection Timings:
1430 to 1500 hrs

Name:
Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Address:
101 Benhur Apartments, 32 Narayan Dabholkar Road,
City:
Mumbai - 400 006
Country:
India
Telephone:
2367 6422/ 6407/ 6386
Fax:
2363 4558
Timings:
Mon to Fri
Office Timings:
0930 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings:
0930 to 1500 hrs
Collection Timings:
0930 to 1500 hrs

Visa Notes & Fees - Arab Republic of Egypt

Get all the details on visa rules and visa information. From details on Business visas to Tourist visas, rules on visitor policies, visa fees and visa forms, find all the information you're looking for right here.

Note: 09th November, 2009: As per the visa officer it is recommended that the visa is obtained here in India as there has been a case where visa has been refused on arrival.

Note: 26th June, 2006: Please note the following information is given by the Embassy; there is no written confirmation to this effect. Effective immediately the visa can be obtained on arrival for tourism & business. The Applicant should have a valid passport with minimum six months validity, one photograph, visa form to be completed on arrival, hotel confirmation, proof of funds and return air ticket. The visa is issued for 15 days stay maximum. For business travel the Applicant should also have an invitation from Egypt. A copy of which must be faxed to the Embassy as well. Visa fee for Single Entry for tourism is Rs. 850 & for business is Rs. 1300. The fee has to be paid in US $ equivalent to INR.

Tourist

The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport);
One visa form (photocopy allowed);
Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months);
Confirmed onward/ return air ticket;
A covering letter from the Applicant;
Onward visa and proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card;
Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed;
Hotel confirmation;
Original latest bank statement for the last six months with a banks seal and if applicant is holding passbook then it should be in original;
Income Tax returns for the last three years.
Visa is valid for 30 days and it is issued for a stay of 30 days, which further can be extended in Cairo.
Processing time is 48 hours.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Entry	Rs. 850
Double / Multiple Entry	Rs. 1030

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