EGYPT KITE/DIVE SAFARI – SEA STORY 27.05 – 03.06.2023 and 03-10.06.2023

The visa fees are USD 25 (single visa) or USD 35 (multiple visa). Tourist visas are issued for a period of 30 days. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the planned trip end date.

Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Cairo 5 Aziz Osman, Zamalek, Egypt, Cairo, Telephone: +20 227 367 456 Fax: +20227355427 E-mail: cairo.secretariat@msz.gov.pl www: www.kair.msz.gov.pl

There is no obligation to vaccinate. However, it is good to get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B prophylactically. During your stay in Egypt, you should follow the strict rules of hygiene: wash your hands frequently, drink boiled or original bottled water and wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly. You should be especially careful when eating meals, especially in the first days of your stay in Egypt, because we may experience gastrointestinal disorders. The level of medical services varies greatly. In addition to the relatively numerous, very expensive clinics and hospitals of international renown, Egypt has a network of public health care facilities that differ in terms of service levels from European standards. Lack of own funds is tantamount to the inability to benefit from any medical care.

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound – LE. (1 LE is divided into 100 piastres). 1 Egyptian pound is around 0.22 gr (August 2018). The most popular currency on the spot, apart from the pound mentioned, and at the same time giving the most favorable conversion rate, is the US dollar (USD). The currency should be exchanged in exchange offices, bank branches, it is not recommended to exchange money at street traders. You can exchange money at the airport. It is best to exchange money on an ongoing basis, as needed – if we do not spend all the pounds in most places, it is not possible to convert them back to another currency

General security

In short, we can say „It is better to let go of relatively safe resorts, cities and other attractions in the interior of the country.” The complicated political and economic situation made the Egyptian authorities tighten their security measures. The peace, health and life of tourists is guarded by armed soldiers, who can be seen in places attractive for tourists. Traveling tourists on the roads is accompanied by military convoys. Therefore, we advise against driving in Egypt with a rented car. Theft is the biggest problem in resorts, so in crowded places we should pay special attention to our luggage and wallets. Do not carry more money or credit cards with you – it is better to leave them in the hotel safe.

Information for drivers

Theoretically, the road traffic rules in Egypt are similar to those in force in Poland and throughout Europe, but they are not controlled. Also, a driving license is easier to get here than in Poland. Therefore, hardly any Egyptian motorist bothers with traffic regulations. For many of them, speed limits and traffic rules are completely foreign concepts, but they frequently use their horns.

Religion and customs

In Egypt, over 90% of the population is Muslim, Sunni. Foreigners should adhere to certain standards, especially when visiting religious sites. There are no special moral restrictions in Egypt, but it should be remembered that Muslim customs determine the life of an average Egyptian to a great extent, therefore it is particularly important to respect the way of life of its inhabitants and the values ​​professed by them during their stay in this country. goes to pay attention, among others on the outfit in which we show ourselves on the street. Therefore, it is not recommended – apart from tourist facilities – to wear short skirts, shorts and beachwear. It is also inappropriate for men to wear short pants. During contacts with local people, women should wear clothes that cover the arms and legs up to the knees. It should also be remembered that women without the company of men may be exposed to harassment from the local population. Men and women do not kiss in the street or show affection other than by holding hands. It is a matter of culture and religion, but it is also forbidden to do so because of the law in force. Homosexuality is illegal – sexual acts between men are punishable by long imprisonment. For each service, the Egyptian will count on a tip – the so-called bakshish. It is not allowed to photograph government facilities (e.g. military posts, residences of state dignitaries) as well as infrastructure facilities (e.g. bridges and ports).

Time zone: UTC +2. Time in Egypt does not differ from summer time in Poland but differs by 1 hour when it is winter time in our country. http://pl.thetimenow.com/egypt

There are no problems with electricity in Egypt. The voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50Hz. Wall sockets in most cases resemble European ones. There are also slightly smaller sockets, but then you should buy an appropriate adapter, you can buy it in a store or at a roadside dealer. Power outages are rare and usually concern small towns. Sometimes there are also voltage fluctuations in these places.