Egypt Tourism Campaign
New rule of visa
Starting from the 15th of May 2015 all Nationalities who are required to have a visa should get it in advance from the Egyptian consulate or Embassy prior to departure from their home countries.
All travellers hoping to enter
Egypt, whether it be for business or tourism, will be required to obtain a visa from an Egyptian consulate or Embassy prior to departure from their home countries.
According to
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organised tourist groups, through Egyptian travel agencies or travel agencies approved by the government, will be exempted from this requirement.
The Ministry added that the decision will come to force from 15 May 2015 and will remain indefinitely.
Previously, many travellers visiting
Egypt were exempt from having to obtain a visa prior to arrival and could simply obtain it at the airport in
Egypt.
According to
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sees this as an attempt to protect its borders.
“This is an act of state sovereignty. Every country has the right to protect its borders, ” said the Ministry’s spokesperson:
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Egypt, lately, has expressed concerns of foreign militants coming to the
Sinai and fighting along ISIS-affiliated militants
C est deja dans tous les journaux et dans les ambasades
Prix du visa 81 euros en agence de voyage