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Entry Requirements

Nationals of the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand require a passport and a visa to enter Egypt, and they can obtain it from an Egyptian consulate abroad or at any point of entry excluding Taba and Rafah. At the airport, visa fees are payable in US dollars. For US citizens, a single-entry 30-day tourist visa will cost $15, for Canadians $50, for Britons $80 and citizens of most other countries will be charged $20.

To minimize potential hassles at the airport, it's recommended that you obtain a visa at an Egyptian consulate in your country before departure. Consulates are usually able to process visas in a week or less, but documentation requirements vary so get your paperwork squared away as early possible.

Egyptian Embassies and Consulates Abroad

In Washington DC: Egyptian Embassy, 3521 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel. 202/895-5400).

In New York: Egyptian Consulate, 1110 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022 (tel. 212/759-7120).

In Chicago: Egyptian Consulate, 500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60611 (tel. 312/828-9162).

In Houston: Egyptian Consulate, 1990 Post Oak Boulevard, Ste. 2180, Houston, TX 77056 (tel. 713/961-4915).

In San Francisco: Egyptian Consulate, 3001 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94115 (tel. 415/346-9700).

In Ottawa: Egyptian Embassy, 454 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6R3 (tel. 613/234-4931).

In Montreal: Egyptian Consulate, 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 2617, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4S3 (tel. 514/866-8455).

In Canberra: Egyptian Embassy, 1 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT 2600 (tel. 612/6273-4437 or 6273-4438).

In Melbourne: Egyptian Consulate, 124 Exhibition Street, 9th Floor, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 (tel. 613/9654-8634).

In Sydney: Egyptian Consulate, 241 Commonwealth Street, 3rd Floor, Surry Hills, New South Wales 2010 (tel. 612/9281-4844).

Customs

Local authorities are strict about the import and export of a wide range of items, including firearms, religious materials, antiques, medicine, electronic equipment, currency, and ivory. Be sure to contact an Egyptian embassy or consulate for details.

While the government has the right to charge duties on photographic equipment, it only does so when it's a large quantity. But be prepared to deal with some bureaucracy on arrival.

Belongings intended for personal use, such as jewelry, laptops and electronics can be brought in duty-free, but the authorities may levy a tax on computer accessories including printers and modems. Be prepared to have the electronics you are bringing in marked on your passport, and presented on your departure.

There are no restrictions on the import or export of foreign currency, but you can't bring in or take out more than 5,000 Egyptian pounds (LE) of local currency.

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