- When you search the internet for reservations and transfers or hotels directly, without the
help of agencies, you may have several surprises. Some of them can turn into
disappointments. So having someone accredited by your side, who can protect you from
these situations, is really necessary for your tranquility and security
- Travel agents now differentiate themselves by offering a curated, hands-on, and personalized
service.
A good travel agent can:
Connect you with trusted tour operators they’ve worked with before
Find the perfect airfares, rental cars, and cruise ships/cruise lines to fit your itinerary
Help you save money with exclusive upgrades, discounts, and perks that aren’t available to
the general public
Offer personalized service and peace of mind
Help you organize a group trip or family trip that meets all travelers’ requirements, saving
you time and effort
Manage trip cancellations and changes, and find flexible fares that fall within your budget
Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously.
But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter.
It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival
However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date.
Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints:
Cairo International Airport
Hurghada International Airport
St Catherine's International Airport
Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Luxor International Airport
Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018).
If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.