 The cradle of civilization, Egypt, charms every traveler with its culture and heritage dating back to more than fifty centuries. There is more to this country than merely the pharaohs, the great pyramids, the mummies and the mighty Nile. The capital is Cairo, the currency is the Egyptian pound, and languages spoken include Arabic (the official language), but English and French is also widely spoken. Egyptian summers are hot and dry while the fall and winter seasons are moderate and the spring season windy. Some rain may fall along the coast.
Visas
Visitors from all countries except the EU and the USA are to register with the police within one week of arrival in Egypt, although this service is usually undertaken by the hotel. You also are required to have a valid passport for at least six months
Visas are required by all except the following:
• nationals of Kuwait, who are allocated a six months' residence permit upon arrival;
• Palestinians, who hold an Egyptian residence card;
• nationals of Bahrain, Djibouti, Guinea, Jordan (only with a passport with at least five years' validity), Libya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen Republic for stays of up to three months;
• nationals of Malaysia for stays of up to 15 days;
• those, who are moving to a third country within 24 hours, if they produce confirmed tickets.
• cruise ship passengers entering Egypt, at any port, for a maximum of three days.
Check information about Birding in Egypt
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