Egypt
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===Local Radio Nets=== | ===Local Radio Nets=== | ||
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Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here. | Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here. | ||
===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ||
| + | Clearance must be done with Immigration, Customs and Health at an official Port of Entry. A "Sailing Permit" must be obtained from the Port Authority. | ||
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| + | The Egyptian Coast Guard is active in all ports and anchorages, and will most often visit the yacht and request details of both the yacht and the crew aboard. | ||
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* It is advisable to check in at [[Port Ghalib]] if heading north. | * It is advisable to check in at [[Port Ghalib]] if heading north. | ||
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| - | ===Immigration & Customs=== | + | ===Immigration, Visas & Customs=== |
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'''Immigration''':<br> | '''Immigration''':<br> | ||
| - | + | All nationalities, except those from Malta, South Africa, and Arab countries, require a visa. | |
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| + | Tourist visas are issued for up to one month and multiple entry visas can be obtained from Egyptian consulates. Visas are valid for three months from the date of issue and an extension to a visa can be obtained from the local police. No entry is allowed to citizens of Taiwan, Yemen and Libya and Israeli nationals must have a visa obtained in advance from the Egyptian embassy in Israel. | ||
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| + | The immigration officials stamp foreign passports with a notice that visitors must register within 7 days - DO NOT forget to register. | ||
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| + | Visas are not required by anyone travelling aboard a yacht transiting the Suez Canal (provided they do not leave any port area). Most visitors can obtain a visa on arrival but the formalities are much easier if a visa is obtained in advance (can be obtained in Djibouti if Northbound). | ||
'''Customs'''<br> | '''Customs'''<br> | ||
| - | + | Foreign yachts may stay for up to one year from the date of arrival, after which the yacht needs to leave the country for a period of four months. | |
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| + | '''N.B.''' Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival. | ||
| - | + | PETS: The standard International Veterinarian Health Certificate issued by a Licenced Veterinarian (issued not more than 14 days prior to travel) showing pet is healthy, free of parasites and has been vaccinated for Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvirus, Canine Influenza and Rabies. | |
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===Health & Security=== | ===Health & Security=== | ||
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===Personal Notes=== | ===Personal Notes=== | ||
Personal experience? | Personal experience? | ||
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<center>[[Red_Sea|BACK]]</center> | <center>[[Red_Sea|BACK]]</center> | ||
Revision as of 17:08, 12 March 2008
Egypt
| Egypt | |
 Egypt | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Cairo |
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| Language: | Arabic, English, French |
| Currency: | Egyptian Pound |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.
Info on cruising/sailing in the region?
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate and general weather details.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Net
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Clearance must be done with Immigration, Customs and Health at an official Port of Entry. A "Sailing Permit" must be obtained from the Port Authority.
The Egyptian Coast Guard is active in all ports and anchorages, and will most often visit the yacht and request details of both the yacht and the crew aboard.
- It is advisable to check in at Port Ghalib if heading north.
Immigration, Visas & Customs
Immigration:
All nationalities, except those from Malta, South Africa, and Arab countries, require a visa.
Tourist visas are issued for up to one month and multiple entry visas can be obtained from Egyptian consulates. Visas are valid for three months from the date of issue and an extension to a visa can be obtained from the local police. No entry is allowed to citizens of Taiwan, Yemen and Libya and Israeli nationals must have a visa obtained in advance from the Egyptian embassy in Israel.
The immigration officials stamp foreign passports with a notice that visitors must register within 7 days - DO NOT forget to register.
Visas are not required by anyone travelling aboard a yacht transiting the Suez Canal (provided they do not leave any port area). Most visitors can obtain a visa on arrival but the formalities are much easier if a visa is obtained in advance (can be obtained in Djibouti if Northbound).
Customs
Foreign yachts may stay for up to one year from the date of arrival, after which the yacht needs to leave the country for a period of four months.
N.B. Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.
PETS: The standard International Veterinarian Health Certificate issued by a Licenced Veterinarian (issued not more than 14 days prior to travel) showing pet is healthy, free of parasites and has been vaccinated for Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvirus, Canine Influenza and Rabies.
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports & Popular Stops
Submit Ports and stop-overs
Red Sea
- El Gouna
- Hurghada (Port of entry)
- Kiriazi Marina
- Port Ghalib (Port of entry)
- Safaga (Port of entry)
- Sharm el Sheik (Port of entry)
- Suez (Port of entry)
- Taba Heights (Port of entry)
- Wadi-El-Dome Marina
Med
- Port Said (Port of entry)
- Alexandria (Port of entry)
Canal
Offshore Islands
Details?
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
Personal Notes
Personal experience?
