Entry requirements for UK nationals:
UK citizens must have a passport valid for two months beyond the period of intended stay, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers just travelling to the south Sinai resorts, a free 14-day visa can be obtained on arrival. UK visitors coming into Egypt for a short stay must register with the Office of Foreigners and Nationality within seven days of arrival; hotels will usually take care of this for guests.

Entry requirements for Canadians:
Canadians must have a passport valid for at least two months beyond period of intended stay, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers just travelling to the south Sinai resorts, a free 14-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

Entry requirements for Australians:
Australians must have a passport valid for at least two months beyond period of intended stay, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers just travelling to the south Sinai resorts, a free 14-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

Entry requirements for South Africans:
South African nationals require a passport valid for at least two months beyond the period of intended stay, and a visa for travel to Egypt.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders:
New Zealand citizens must have a passport valid for at least two months beyond period of intended stay, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers just travelling to the south Sinai resorts, a free 14-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals:
Irish nationals must have a passport valid for two months beyond the period of intended stay, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travellers just travelling to the south Sinai resorts, a free 14-day visa can be obtained on arrival.

Passport/Visa Note:
Visa requirements change at short notice. With the exception of travellers from the US, Canada and EU countries, all visitors must register with the police within one week of arrival; this can usually be organised by a hotel. Passports must be valid for at least two months beyond the period of visit.

Egypt Contacts:

Egyptian Tourism Authority, Cairo: +20 (0)2 285 3576 or http://touregypt.net/tourism

Egyptian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 895 5400

Egyptian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7499 3304

Egyptian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 234 4931

Egyptian Embassy, Canberra, Australia (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 (0)2 6273 4437

Egyptian Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 343 1590/1

Egyptian Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 660 6566

United States Embassy, Cairo: +20 (0)2 797 3300

British Embassy, Cairo: +20 (0)2 794 0852

Canadian Embassy, Cairo: +20 (0)2 794 3110

Australian Embassy, Cairo: +20 (0)2 575 0444

South African Embassy, Cairo: +20 (0)2 359 4365

Irish Embassy, Cairo: +20 (0)2 735 8264

New Zealand Consulate-General, Cairo: +20 (0)2 574 9360

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