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Time:

Local time is GMT +2 in Winter and GMT +3 in Summer from last Friday in April to last Friday in August.

Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. 

Money:

The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is divided into 100 piastres.

Language:

Arabic is the official language although English and French are widely spoken.

Climate:

The country experiences a desert climate, which is hot and dry most of the year, especially in the summer months except for the Mediterranean coast.

Winter is from December to February with average temperatures of 20°C to 26°C.

Passport/Visa Note:

Passports must be valid for two months beyond the period of visit.

Visa and passport validity requirements change at short notice.

Americans:

Must have a valid passport, and a visa is required.

A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism.

Travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained.

United Kingdom:

Must have a valid passport, and a visa is required.

A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism.

Travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained.

British nationals travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts only, for up to 14 days, do not require a visa, they receive a free entry stamp upon arrival.

Canadians:

Must have a valid passport, and a visa is required.

A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism.

Travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained.

Australians:

Must have a valid passport, and a visa is required.

A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism.

Travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained.

South Africans:

Require a valid passport, and a visa for travel to Egypt.

New Zealanders:

Must have a valid passport, and a visa is required.

A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism.

Travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained.

Irish:

Must have a valid passport, and a visa is required.

A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism.

Travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained.