Would you like to see the pyramids of Giza up close? And do you dream of visiting Al-Azhar mosque, Salah al-Din Castle, and the famous markets of Old Cairo? Does the charm of Nile River City attract you? Would you like to travel to Cairo and see its sights? Please join us in this article to learn how to achieve the procedures of Cairo travel.
Article titles
- About the visit visa and the procedure for going to Cairo
- Tips on the Egyptian currency while staying in Cairo
- Cairo weather and travel tips during the seasons
- Conclusion
About the visit visa and the procedure for going to Cairo
Do you need a visa to visit Cairo?
Most countries require citizens to secure a visitor visa when travelling to Cairo. However, some countries do not need a visa, and citizens can travel and stay in Cairo for up to 90 days. It is preferable to check the official Egyptian websites to get acquainted with any updates about these countries. Citizens of Saudi Arabia and the UAE are among the countries excluded from the visa requirement when entering Egypt.
The rest of the countries require their citizens to provide a visa, which they can get upon arrival at the airport. However, this may entail waiting for a long time at the airport, and the application may be rejected, especially for citizens of countries that do not have the right to apply for a visa on arrival at the airport, so you should check the official websites to find out.
It is best to approve the visa application by visiting the website dedicated to this before traveling. The e-visa requires some documents to be submitted online, and the fees are paid electronically. This process will take you a short time. After that, an electronic visa is issued and sent by e-mail as a PDF file.
A visa can be obtained by visiting the Egyptian consulate in the country where you live, where you provide paper documents and get approval manually.
What documents are needed for travel?
You need a valid passport valid for at least six months from the expected date of the tourist’s arrival in Egypt.
Travelers must print the electronic visa and submit it to the migration control upon entering Egypt.
Tourist visa and its duration
For visa applicants through the consulate, one-time Egyptian tourist visas remain valid for six months and allow the traveler to stay in Egypt for a maximum of 60 days. Egyptian multiple-entry tourist visas, also valid for six months, will enable the traveler to collectively remain in Egypt for a maximum of 90 days.
Eligible travelers can obtain a one-time or multiple-entry e-visa for e-visa applicants. Both options allow entry to Egypt within three months of approval. The single-entry e-visa allows one visit during this period, while the multiple-entry e-visa allows multiple trips to Egypt within six months of initial entry. Holders of e-visas have the right to stay for up to 30 days for each permitted entry into the country.
Tips on the Egyptian currency while staying in Cairo
The official currency in Egypt is the Egyptian pound. During your stay in Egypt, you must deal in the official currency, and it is forbidden to deal in any other currency due to the laws established by the state to maintain the safety of coping in the national currency.
The tourist should check the exchange rate of any currency he carries against the Egyptian pound from reliable sources. If he holds dollars, an official quote is issued for the dollar’s exchange rate against the Egyptian pound. The same is true if he carries Saudi riyal or UAE dirham.
If you want to transfer the currency you carry to the Egyptian pound, it is preferable to do this through well-known banks, ATMs, or currency transfer agencies licensed by the Egyptian government.
You must get total knowledge about the prices of services and products during your stay in Cairo. And take the opinion of experienced Egyptian citizens you trust about the prices installed on some goods and products. While in popular markets, make sure that the prices offered to you are correct, and do not rush to buy before making sure that you do not get any errors in the cost of the item you want.
Cairo weather and travel tips during the seasons
Weather in Egypt
Egypt and Cairo have several seasons during the year. These chapters can be distributed as follows:
From June to August: hot weather in the interior and humid in the coastal areas. During this period, precipitation is rare.
The heat and humidity decrease from September to November, and some areas may experience light rains.
From December to February: cool weather, but closer to moderation, with severe weather in desert areas at night. Some places are experiencing moderate rainfall, especially in coastal areas.
From March to May, the heat rises gradually and is closer to the Equinox. Rains are light and intermittent, and the weather is generally lovely.
The best time to visit Cairo
The appropriate times to visit Cairo vary depending on the tourist and the purpose of his trip. In the winter months, it is preferable to visit Cairo for those who want to focus on visiting the monuments and walking around the streets of Cairo and the old and popular neighborhoods.
In spring, you can travel to Cairo to enjoy outdoor activities such as visiting parks, taking river tours of the Nile, and other activities.
The summer season is suitable for those who want to spend a lot of time swimming, diving, and doing water activities.
As for the autumn, it is for outdoor activities and for visiting monuments.
The tourist should also consider his situation; there are those for whom the summer heat does not suit and those for whom the winter cold does not fit. Some cannot travel during the fall or spring due to their busyness, and so, as we have already mentioned, things vary depending on the situation of the tourist himself.
Conclusion
Cairo is waiting for you, so plan your visit by choosing the suitable class for you through early hotel booking and ticket booking. The tourist should fully provide the conditions for obtaining a visa to travel to Cairo by preparing a passport at least six months from the expected arrival date of the tourist to Egypt.
Contact the Almatar team for more details about the advantages of traveling to Cairo and the most suitable booking.