Essential Information Egypt & Jordan
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION EGYPT & JORDAN PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION Your passport needs to be valid for at least six (6) months after your journey ends, and should have a minimum of two (2) blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps. Egypt A tourist visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders for entry into Egypt. There are currently three options available as outlined below. A&K recommends an electronic visa (eVisa). Electronic Visa (eVisa): To apply for an eVisa, visit visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home. The current fee for a single-entry visa is USD $25 (subject to change without notice) and requires a minimum of seven (7) days for processing. Read and follow all instructions carefully to ensure a smooth arrival in Egypt. If the visa application asks you to provide an email address for your host tour operator in Egypt, please use [email protected] You may also be required to upload documents (e.g. passport photo or copy of your passport information page) to complete the eVisa process. Please be aware that eVisas are valid for 90 days after issuance. Therefore do not apply for your eVisa too far in advance. If you experience technical problems with the eVisa website, try again a few hours later or the following day. Visa on Arrival: A tourist visa can be obtained on arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI). The current fee for a single-entry visa is USD $25 (subject to change without notice) and must be paid in cash in U.S. dollars. Please be aware that long lines are common. Visa Stamp: A visa stamp in your passport can be obtained either by applying directly to an Egyptian consulate or through a visa processing service. While there are additional costs involved in using a visa service, this option is available for guests who prefer assistance in the visa process. Please note that Egyptian consulates will often not accept visa applications submitted more than 30 days prior to your arrival in Egypt, so do not apply for your visa too early. If you are asked to provide contact information for your local tour operator, please use: ABERCROMBIE & KENT EGYPT 7th Floor 2 Talaat Harb Street Cairo Egypt Telephone: +20 2 2394 7701 Emergency Telephone: +20 122 218 4376 Jordan A tourist visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders for entry into Jordan. There are currently two options available as outlined below. Visa on Arrival: A tourist visa can be obtained on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman. The government of Jordan currently waiving visa fees for visitors travelling on an organized group or individual tour program, provided they spend at least two (2) nights in Jordan and present a Passport Manifest upon arrival. Arrival Procedures: • Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, proceed through the arrivals corridor where an A&K representative (holding a signboard with your name on it) meets you prior to the Immigration Counter and provides you with your Passport Manifest to obtain your entry visa (one per booking). • You will then proceed to the Immigration Counter to have your Passport and Manifest stamped. Immigration officials may also take your photograph and fingerprints. You will need to keep your Passport Manifest and present it upon your departure from Jordan. If you do not have the Passport Manifest upon departure, you will have to pay a penalty of 40 Jordanian Dinars. Note: Please make certain to locate the A&K representative prior to reaching the Immigration Counter. Those entering Jordan without a Passport Manifest will be required to obtain a standard Jordanian Visa on arrival for a fee of 40 Jordanian Dinars (approximately $60 USD). This fee must be paid in cash in local currency. There are currency exchange facilities prior to entering the immigration area. In order to ensure that A&K can properly secure your Passport Manifest, please forward a clear, photo quality, copy of your passport to A&K no later than 60 days prior to your departure. By email: [email protected] By mail: Operations Department Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC 1411 Opus Place, Ste. 300 Downers Grove, IL, 60515-1098 Visa Stamp: A visa stamp in your passport can be obtained either by applying directly to a Jordanian consulate or through a visa processing service. While there are additional costs involved in using a visa service, this option is available for guests who prefer assistance in the visa process. Our partner VisaCentral offers easy, efficient passport and visa processing. Visit them online at visacentral.com/abercrombiekent or call 844 823 1224 and reference A&K’s account number 73001. Service fees apply. Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey. REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO COVID-19 Visit the U.S. Department of State at travel.state.gov or the Government of Canada at travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories for comprehensive and up-to-date country entry requirements as well as information for onward travel. Entry Requirements The following are the current COVID-19 screening requirements for entry into Egypt and Jordan for U.S. and Canadian residents. Requirements are subject to change. Egypt • All travellers must present printed, documented proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 96 hours of boarding your flight to Egypt. The printed PCR test result must be the original version displaying the stamp of the laboratory that processed the test, or a QR code for officials to verify its legitimacy. Copies or test results not displaying the laboratory stamp OR a QR code will not be accepted, and the traveller will be denied entry. Note: Travellers will need to verify with the testing lab/administrator that either a laboratory stamp or QR code can be provided on printed PCR test results prior to taking their test or appointment date. • All travellers are subject to medical screening on arrival in Egypt, including a temperature check, questionnaire and visual assessment. Those persons displaying symptoms of COVID- 19, will be taken to an accredited medical facility and given a COVID-19 PCR test. Should any test result prove positive, based upon physician recommendation, the traveller will be required to either quarantine in their hotel room or be admitted to the hospital for any related treatment. All related costs are the responsibility of the traveller. Jordan • All travellers must provide printed, documented proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to initial embarkation for their flight/s to Jordan. Any person failing to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result will not be allowed to board their flight. • All travellers must complete an online pre-arrival registration form. To access this form please visit www.gateway2jordan.gov.jo. After submitting your registration, you will receive a unique QR code which can be presented upon arrival and/or used to upload any required documentation. • All travellers must must complete a Health Declaration and Locator Form, which will be provided by each individual airline at time of check in to be submitted prior to boarding. • All travellers must show proof of travel insurance that includes coverage for medical expenses and trip interruption costs. Additional Testing on Arrival All travellers must take an additional COVID-19 test upon arrival in Jordan. The cost for this test is the responsibility of the traveller and must be paid in advance of your arrival. Travellers must submit payment online via www.gateway2jordan.gov.jo. Receipt of payment for the required PCR testing on arrival must be shown at check-in for the flight to Jordan. On arrival, guests will disembark, proceed to the on-site lab for PCR testing and will be allowed to continue to their hotel. Results are provided via PDF by SMS Text Message within 2-5 hours. If a negative test result is received, guests can proceed with their scheduled touring. If a positive result is received, asymptomatic individuals will be asked to self-isolate in their hotel room for 10 days and will be tested regularly. Those showing symptoms will be transported to a medical facility and treated accordingly. All related costs are the responsibility of the traveller. Note: Travellers arriving from select countries, who can show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, are exempt from this additional testing. The current list (subject to change) of qualifying countries of embarkation are: United States, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, European Union countries, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, , Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunis, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Travellers arriving from any country not listed above – including the neighboring countries of Egypt and/or Israel – do NOT qualify for this exemption, regardless of their country of origin. Vaccinated travellers are required to travel with their vaccine certificate showing proof of vaccination (full doses completed more than 14 days prior to travel, in English or Arabic) for check-in. Guests will also need to upload a copy of their certificate on the Gateway to Jordan platform via their unique QR code as noted above. Accepted vaccinations include those approved by the country of origin. Requirements for Returning Home or Onward Travel A&K will arrange COVID-19 PCR testing during your time in Egypt and Jordan. The current cost for local testing in Egypt is USD $200, the current cost for local testing in Jordan ranges from USD $40-$80. Fees are subject to change and can be paid by credit card or cash in U.S. dollars. Results are typically provided within 24 hours in both countries.