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cheval_rouge) wrote2011-09-09 10:09 am
cheval_rouge) wrote2011-09-09 10:09 am
Ну что, кто не успел в Египет сьездить?
Визы вводят.
No visas on arrival in Egypt, says government - Bikya Masr : Bikya Masr
Egypt changing visa rules, requires visas before arrival.
CAIRO: In another odd move by the Egyptian government, foreign nationals will no longer be allowed to obtain an entry visa at a port of arrival, ending years of ease for foreign citizens hoping to visit the country.
It comes as the government appears to be continuing its crackdown of foreign nationals living in the country, where a large number have reported not being able to extend their visas or obtain longer permissions to stay in the country since the revolution ousted the government of Hosni Mubarak in February.
Despite relying heavily on tourism, the move means nations from the United States, Europe, Australia, Gulf countries, Africa, Latin America and Asia will now be required to apply for a visa at their local Egyptian embassy and consulate before arrival.
An Egyptian Cabinet official told Bikyamasr.com that although no official date for the new regulations has been given, the new rules could be implemented as early as next week.
Also worrying, there are also rumors that tourist visas may not be allowed to renew their permits to stay in the country after the one month is up, but Bikyamasr.com could not confirm this information.
The Egyptian Embassy in Washington, however, seemed unaware of the new regulations, saying “we have not yet received official word, but if it does, then we will assist people in obtaining their visas.”
It is unclear exactly why the new visa requirements are being implemented, but with rising xenophobia in the country and worries that many foreigners are taking jobs that Egyptians could do, the government appears willing to crackdown on foreigners.
BM
АПДЕЙТ! Кое-что прояснилось. Нововведение должно коснуться только индивидуальных путешественников, не организованных туристов. Отыграли назад?
No visas on arrival in Egypt, says government - Bikya Masr : Bikya Masr
Egypt changing visa rules, requires visas before arrival.
CAIRO: In another odd move by the Egyptian government, foreign nationals will no longer be allowed to obtain an entry visa at a port of arrival, ending years of ease for foreign citizens hoping to visit the country.
It comes as the government appears to be continuing its crackdown of foreign nationals living in the country, where a large number have reported not being able to extend their visas or obtain longer permissions to stay in the country since the revolution ousted the government of Hosni Mubarak in February.
Despite relying heavily on tourism, the move means nations from the United States, Europe, Australia, Gulf countries, Africa, Latin America and Asia will now be required to apply for a visa at their local Egyptian embassy and consulate before arrival.
An Egyptian Cabinet official told Bikyamasr.com that although no official date for the new regulations has been given, the new rules could be implemented as early as next week.
Also worrying, there are also rumors that tourist visas may not be allowed to renew their permits to stay in the country after the one month is up, but Bikyamasr.com could not confirm this information.
The Egyptian Embassy in Washington, however, seemed unaware of the new regulations, saying “we have not yet received official word, but if it does, then we will assist people in obtaining their visas.”
It is unclear exactly why the new visa requirements are being implemented, but with rising xenophobia in the country and worries that many foreigners are taking jobs that Egyptians could do, the government appears willing to crackdown on foreigners.
BM
АПДЕЙТ! Кое-что прояснилось. Нововведение должно коснуться только индивидуальных путешественников, не организованных туристов. Отыграли назад?