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Key Facts |
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Middle East, North Africa. |
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Area |
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1,002,000 sq km (386,874 sq miles). |
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Population |
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76.5 million (census 2006). |
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Population Density |
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Capital |
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Cairo (El Qahira). Population: 18.3 million (2006 estimate). |
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Language |
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Arabic is the official language. English & French are widely spoken. |
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Religion |
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About 90% of the population follows Islam; the majority of the rest is Christian. All types of Christianity are represented, especially the Coptic Christian Church. There is also a small Jewish minority. |
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Time |
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GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Friday in April to last Thursday in September). |
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Passport/Visa Passport Note |
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Visitors from all countries, except nationals of the EU & the USA, must register with the police within one week of arrival in Egypt, although this service is normally undertaken by hotels. |
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Passports |
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Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. |
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Visas |
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Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) 1. EU nationals traveling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Newiba or Taba resorts for up to 14 days, who will receive an entry permission stamp on arrival;
(b) those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours & remaining in the airport, provided holding confirmed onward tickets. |
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Visa Note |
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(a) Those in possession of a residence permit to Egypt are not required to obtain an entry visa if they leave Egypt & return within the validity of their residence permit or within six months, whichever period is less. (b) Visitors of Egyptian origin or married to an Egyptian are entitled to obtain a multiple-entry visa free of charge. (c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the consulate/embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses). |
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Types of Visa and Cost |
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Tourist & Business (single- and multiple-entry). Cost varies according to nationality. For UK nationals: Tourist: £15 (single-entry); £18 (multiple-entry). Business: £53 (single-entry); £91 (multiple-entry). Processing fees for other nationals vary considerably; nationals are advised to contact the consulate/embassy to check cost (see Contact Addresses). |
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Validity |
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Single - & multiple-entry visas are valid for six months from date of issue for a maximum stay of three months. Visas cannot be post-dated. Extensions are available from the ministry of foreign affairs in Egypt. |
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Applications to |
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Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses. |
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Working Days Required |
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Postal applications, within seven days. Visas are issued on the same day if applied for in person. One person may apply on behalf of others. |
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