CURRENCY
Exchange Rates
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| 1 EUR = | 1.27 USD | | 1 EUR = | 0.80 GBP | | 1 EUR = | 1.20 CHF | | 1 EUR = | 1.29 CAD | | 1 EUR = | 100.95 JPY | | 1 EUR = | 8.05 CNY | | 1 EUR = | 25.33 CZK | | 1 EUR = | 297.25 HUF | | 1 EUR = | 4.34 PLN | | 1 EUR = | 39.67 RUB | |
| 1 USD = | 0.79 EUR | | 1 USD = | 0.63 GBP | | 1 USD = | 0.94 CHF | | 1 USD = | 1.02 CAD | | 1 USD = | 79.36 JPY | | 1 USD = | 6.33 CNY | | 1 USD = | 19.91 CZK | | 1 USD = | 233.67 HUF | | 1 USD = | 3.41 PLN | | 1 USD = | 31.18 RUB | |
| 1 GBP = | 1.24 EUR | | 1 GBP = | 1.58 USD | | 1 GBP = | 1.49 CHF |
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| 1 CHF = | 0.83 EUR | | 1 CHF = | 1.06 USD | | 1 CHF = | 0.67 GBP | |
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General information about Egypt for travellers and residents |
News for Sharm el Sheikh and anywhere in Egypt |
New Traffic Law No. 66/73 since 1st August 2008 in Egypt |
Some extracts of the new traffic law:
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Fine |
Failing to buckle the seat belt
Hand-holding the cell-phone
Driving in the opposite direction
Parking in the wrong place
Removing the car clampers
Driving at night without the head, tail lights & without side mirrors
Driving in unauthorized processions
Failing a triangle warning sign when stopping at night
Failing to have a first-aid kit inside the car
Using projector headlights at night
Failing to wear the protective head-gear when riding a motorcycle |
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EGP 100 to EGP 300
EGP 100 to EGP 300
EGP 1000 to EGP 3000
suspension of license for min. 30 days
EGP 200 to EGP 1000 + prison for min. 6 months
suspension of license for min. 6 months
suspension of license for min. 30 days
suspension of license for min. 30 days
suspension of license for min. 30 days
suspension of license for min. 30 days
min. EGP 100 |
 More information about the Traffic Law No. 66/73 on the official website of the Egypt State Information Service
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Visa information for Egypt |
Travelling to Egypt requires an ID card or passport with validity of not less than 6 months upon entry to Egypt.
We recommend a passport (also a temporary passport) - this is easier to handle and the entry to Egypt is not so complicated to handle.
Since february 2002 it's for travelling with touristic purpose also allowed to entry with only an ID card. But you still need a visa.
For children under 16 years you need a children passport with a foto or an notice about the children in the passport of the parents (up 3 years with foto of the children).
If you will entry to Egypt with only your ID card, you have to fill out a special entry card.
This card will be stamped and taken by the costums. Instead of this card you will get a big yellow "Immigration Card" with your foto.
The visa can be applied through Egyptian embassies / consulates. The application process needs around 3 - 5 working days. As tourist with arrival via sea or land route you need the visa in advance. As tourist with arrival via air you can get your visa on arrival at the airport for 15$ (ca. 20,- EUR).
Special conditon for Sharm el Sheikh:
For touristic purposes in Sharm el Sheikh you don't need a visa. This includes a journey to Mt. Moses and St. Catherine Monastery. But for travelling to Dahab, Taba, ouside of peninsula Sinai, Nile Cruises and diving in Ras Mohahmed and wrecks Thistlegorm and Dunraven you need a visa.
How I can apply for a longterm visa in Egypt ?
| How I can apply for a longterm visa in Egypt ? |
Note: There are different visa in Egypt.
Here we explain only the standard procedure for people want to stay longer than 30 days. This requires an extended "longterm tourist visa". A "residential visa" will not be explained as this visa is not required for foreigners to live in Egypt.
(Note: Even for buying a property a "residential visa" is not required. But, if you want to work legal in Egypt, you need a "work permission", which will not be explained here.)
"Longterm tourist visa" for stays up to 1 year:
The "Longterm tourist visa" can be applied by most citizens of the European Union (EU) and America without any problems. There are exceptions for some citizens of new EU member states. Citizens from Russia, Asia and South America have hampered application conditions which will not be explained here.
Procedure:
You need a passport, which is valid for the entire period of stay. A simple ID card is not enough !
On arrival in Egypt you have to buy the simple tourist visa (blue stamp). (This you have to do also, if you want to stay only on the Sinai Peninsula.)
Before the expiry of this visa you have to apply for the "Longterm tourist visa", in order not to have to leave Egypt again.
For the application of the "Longterm tourist visa" you need your passport, a copy of your passport, a copy of the visa in your passport and a photo of you and of course money to pay. Payment can only be made in Egyptian Pounds. The price is around 70 LE.
The "Longterm tourist visa" you can apply in Cairo and El Tor.
Cairo: The visa authority is located in Downtown Cairo, building "Mugamma" at Tahir Square.
El Tor: El Tor is a small town about 1 hour drive from Sharm el Sheikh away. You can go by private car, taxi or (recommended) by bus (El Gouna bus company). In El Tor you can ask for the visa office. The most people know where to find it.
In the visa office you will fill out a form. This form, your passport, the copies and photo you have to submit to a counter in this office. After approximately 1 -2 hours, you will receive your passport with the "Longterm tourist visa" in it. (Take something to drink with you. It is usually very hot there !)
A "Longterm tourist visa" can be applied for maximum up to 1 year. Would you like to stay longer in the country, apply just before the expiry of the visa a new one again.
| What will happen with my longterm tourist visa, when I travel outside from Egypt ? |
Please note: If you want to leave Egypt during your longtime stay, you need a "re-entry visa".
If you do not care for a "re-entry visa" before you leave Egypt, you need to buy a new 30-day tourist visa on arrival and your "longterm tourist visa" expires.
For the "re-entry visa" you can apply in Cairo and El Tor as the "longterm tourist visa". You will need your passport and copies. A photo is not required.
Note that the "re-entry visa" will be issued for a maximum of 6 months. So get the "re-entry visa" shortly before your departure, that it will be for sure still valid.
If you have any questions, please send us an e-mail: |
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Climate & weather in Egypt |
The best travel time to Upper Egypt (area around Luxor and Aswan) and Nile cruises are the months from October to March. The climate is all time dry and hot, however it can become very cold at the night in the winter. In the summer the temperatures go over 40°C.
Holiday in the beach resorts at the Red Sea is possible the whole year.
For beach holiday at the Mediterranean coast and in Alexandria we recommend the months from May to Septembers. In autumn it's raining here and it can become also very cold in the winter. |
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Aug |
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Alexandria
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19 |
21 |
24 |
28 |
33 |
35 |
35 |
35 |
32 |
30 |
26 |
21 |
Asuan
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23 |
24 |
28 |
35 |
39 |
41 |
41 |
41 |
39 |
36 |
29 |
24 |
Hurghada
water temp. |
21
22 |
21
21 |
23
22 |
26
23 |
30
25 |
31
26 |
33
27 |
33
28 |
31
27 |
28
27 |
26
25 |
22
24 |
Kairo
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19 |
20 |
22 |
28 |
32 |
34 |
34 |
34 |
33 |
30 |
25 |
20 |
Luxor
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23 |
24 |
28 |
35 |
39 |
41 |
41 |
41 |
39 |
36 |
29 |
24 |
Sharm el Sheikh
water temp. |
21
22 |
22
23 |
23
24 |
28
25 |
32
26 |
35
27 |
38
28 |
40
29 |
34
28 |
31
27 |
27
26 |
21
24 |
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