Visa for Egypt

Ganga

We are flying to Hurgarda next month for a 7 day holiday,do my wife and myself need a visa,can you buy one at the airport on arrival and what do they cost.
Thanks in advance Ganga:)

Pollycat

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Entry requirements

The information on this page covers the most common types of travel and reflects the UK government’s understanding of the rules currently in place. Unless otherwise stated, this information is for travellers using a full ‘British Citizen’ passport.
The authorities in the country or territory you’re travelling to are responsible for setting and enforcing the rules for entry. If you’re unclear about any aspect of the entry requirements, or you need further reassurance, you’ll need to contact the embassy, high commission or consulate of the country or territory you’re travelling to.
You should also consider checking with your transport provider or travel company to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements.
Visas

British passport holders travelling to Egypt normally require a visa.
For visits of up to 30 days, you can get a visa on arrival by payment in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros; the visa fee is US$25 at approved bank kiosks within airport arrival halls, before reaching immigration counters. There’s no need to buy a visa from an agent. In many cases agents will charge more than US$25 for a visa. If you’re harassed by an agent, report the incident to the tourist police in the airport terminal.
Alternatively you can get a visa from an Egyptian Consulate outside Egypt before you travel. If you’re entering Egypt for work or business it is preferable to get a visa before you travel.
British nationals travelling to Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts for up to 15 days receive a free entry permission stamp upon arrival. If you intend to travel out of these areas or stay longer than 15 days, you must get a visa.
If you have travelled to one of the South Sinai Red Sea resorts, entering without a visa and your plans change you can normally purchase a visa at Sharm el Sheikh airport to allow you to travel elsewhere.
Applications for visa extensions should be made at Egyptian Passport and Immigration Offices. You may have difficulties leaving Egypt with an out of date visa. You will not normally be allowed to leave without paying a fine if your visa is out of date by more than 14 days.
Further information and enquiries contact the Egyptian Consulate in London or the Ministry of Immigration.
Passport validity

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Egypt.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/entry-requirements

Ganga

Thanks Pollycat,i have allready found that but it does not say one person one visa or the price,also entry into some parts of Egypt do not need a visa,just asked for help from people who have been to Hugarda for the correct info.

chella

you get your visa and pay for it (about ten pounds) at the airport entry to Egypt. They will stamp your passport.

chella

it is done automatically as you go through security.

Pollycat

Ganga wrote: »

Thanks Pollycat,i have allready found that but it does not say one person one visa or the price,also entry into some parts of Egypt do not need a visa,just asked for help from people who have been to Hugarda for the correct info.

I doubt that one visa would cover more than one person if that's what you mean.

For visits of up to 30 days, you can get a visa on arrival by payment in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros; the visa fee is US$25 at approved bank kiosks within airport arrival halls, before reaching immigration counters.

Isn't this ^^^^ the price?

PeacefulWaters

chella wrote: »

it is done automatically as you go through security.

Or passport control? Or immigration?

Pollycat

chella wrote: »

it is done automatically as you go through security.

PeacefulWaters wrote: »

Or passport control? Or immigration?

Do you go through Security when entering a country?

Ganga

chella wrote: »

you get your visa and pay for it (about ten pounds) at the airport entry to Egypt. They will stamp your passport.

The visa must cost about £18.50 at todays exchange rate $1.37 to the £.

Does anybody know how you actually pay? cash,card? or do you have to take US Dollars?

Caz3121

Ganga wrote: »

Does anybody know how you actually pay? cash,card? or do you have to take US Dollars?

as per post 6 - "payment in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros"

martindow

When I arrived in Cairo there was a counter in the arrivals area where we bought our visas. These were then checked before we left the airport. This was some years ago so it may be different now.

I wonder what the situation is for accompanied children. Do they need their own visas, at a reduced price maybe, or are they covered by their parents' visas?