Travel and Safety

Visa Information

Visa application procedures vary by country. Some countries are eligible for a visa upon arrival at any Egyptian port of entry, others are eligible for e-visas, which can be applied online and other countries may need to apply through their local consulate.

1.- Egypt's government has implemented a new electronic visa system to make it easier for visitors to travel. This system went live on December 3, 2017 for travelers. If you require a Visa for entry, please visit the Egyptian Embassy website for further information.

2.- VISA APPLICATIONS AVERAGE TIMEFRAME: 10 days  For e visas, the best time to submit your application is at least 7 days in advance, while there is no fixed time for a visa on arrival. Visa requirements information here.

3.- To apply for your Visa, click here.

Step-by-Step E-Visa Application Process:

•              Sign Up: Take a few seconds to get yourself signed up. All you need is your email address and some complementary information.

•              Sign In: Sign into your account and get access to your pending application(s), or apply for a new application.

•              Apply and Pay Online: Fill in the application form and pay using Visa card, MasterCard, or other debit cards. You must create an e-Visa application at least 7 days before your departure.

•              Application Processing: After you have completed your application and made the payment, your application will be processed. As soon as your visa application has been processed, you will receive an email informing you of the current application status.

Most members will be eligible for either visa upon arrival or e-visas, but we strongly recommend that each member contacts the Egyptian consulate in their respective countries to understand the specific procedures and required documents for visa applications to ensure a smooth application process.

Some nationalities may be eligible for visa-on-arrival or e-visa. Please check the specific visa requirements for your country.

If you need further assistance or have questions regarding your visa application, please contact Mr. Heba Matar, Corporate Events Manager at Abercrombie & Kent Egypt, via email at hmatar@abercrombiekent.com.eg  prior to making your booking.

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

The 2024 IGU Council Meeting will be hosted at The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo – a luxurious 5-star hotel.

BOOKINGS

To book your hotel room, please click on the following LINK

SPECIAL ROOM RATES FOR IGU MEMBERS

Rate available: October 10th, 2024 to October 20th, 2024

We are pleased to offer IGU members significantly discounted room rates, which include breakfast. Please note that a limited number of rooms are available at these special rates.

Bookings made after Monday, September 2nd, 2024, cannot be guaranteed and will be subject to availability (rates may vary).

For special accommodation requests, please contact Mr. Heba Matar, Corporate Events Manager at Abercrombie & Kent Egypt, via email at hmatar@abercrombiekent.com.eg  prior to making your booking.

We strongly recommend booking your accommodation simultaneously with your Council Meeting registration to ensure availability.

CANCELLATIONS

You may cancel your reservation free of charge up to 7 days prior to your arrival date. Cancellations made after this period will incur a charge of one night's stay.

 Date: Tuesday 15^th of October 2024:

1. Pyramids & Sphinx
2. The Egyptian Museum

 Date: Wednesday 16^th of October 2024:

1. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
2. Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

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