CLIMATE

Throughout Egypt, days are commonly warm or hot, and nights are cool. Egypt has only two seasons: a mild winter from November to April and a hot summer from May to October. The only differences between the seasons are variations in daytime temperatures and changes in prevailing winds. In the coastal regions, temperatures range between an average minimum of 14° C in winter and an average maximum of 30° C in summer. Temperatures vary widely in the inland desert areas, especially in summer, when they may range from 7° C at night to 43° C during the day. During winter, temperatures in the desert fluctuate less dramatically, but they can be as low as 0° C at night and as high as 18° C during the day.

MEDICAL FACILITIES

Many physicians in Egypt are Western-trained and speak English. Medical facilities in Cairo, Alexandria, and Sharm El Sheikh are adequate for routine problems, but emergency services are limited. Facilities elsewhere are inadequate or non-existent. Most doctors and hospitals will expect payment in cash, regardless of whether you have travel health insurance. If you need assistance contact the country's local embassy or representative.

It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy
which covers you for repatriation to your home country.

Vaccination Recommended: Hepatitis A ,Typhoid ,Yellow fever

TIME DIFFERENCES

The time in the Arab Republic of Egypt is GMT+2 hours.

COUNTRY CODE

Egypt (20) - Cairo (2)

CURRENCY

Local currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP) divided into 100 piasters

1 Euro ~ 6.93 EGP

1 USD ~ 5.75 EGP

BANKING FACILITES

Travellers' cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at your hotel, or at any bank in Cairo. The hotel bank is open 24 hours. Foreign currency in the form of travellers' cheques and/or notes may be brought into the country. Foreign currency brought in may be exchanged for local currency through banks and authorized dealers in foreign currency. Major credit cards are accepted in most establishments and limited cash for these major cards in Egyptian Pounds only can be withdrawn to some extent from ATM machines.

AIRPORT

Link to the Cairo Aiport web site: http://www.cairo-airport.com/

VISA & IMMIGRATION

Non-Egyptian visitors arriving in Egypt are required to be in possession of a valid passport. Entry visas may be obtained from Egyptian Diplomatic and Consular Missions Abroad or from the Entry Visa Department at the Travel Documents, Immigration and Nationality Administration (TDINA). It is, however, possible for most tourists and visitors to obtain an entry visa at any of the Major Ports of Entry. Please check with your nearest Egyptian Consular mission for more details concerning visa regulations applying to your citizenship. 
Representatives and other participants should obtain visas for Egypt prior to departure from their home countries.

These offices listed below will be able to provide you with further tourist information as well as
help and advise on applying for visas.

If you need an Invitation letter for your VISA application please contact
meeting@afrinic.net or fill this request form .