Long Transit in Cairo [duplicate]
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My parents are travelling from Jeddah to Cairo, arriving in Terminal 3.
Their connecting flight to Dubai doesn't leave until 30 hours after they arrive in Cairo. They are Pakistani passport holders.
Is there a possibility they can get hotel once they reach Cairo? They are ready to pay for one day hotel stay.
Can someone guide me on this?
Best Answer
According to Timatic:
Egypt - Transit Visa
Visa required.
Transiting without a visa is possible for:
Holders of onward tickets for a max. transit time of 48 hours.
Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time longer than 6 hours. Passengers with transit time of less than 6 hours may leave the transit area but not the airport.
So yes, they should be able to leave the airport and get a hotel in Cairo as long as they already have the ticket from Egypt to Dubai booked.
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Do I need transit visa for Cairo Egypt?
Travelers can spend a limited time in Egypt visa-free between flights. Foreigners do not need a transit visa to stay for up to 48 hours. Transit passengers at Cairo airport can take advantage of facilities including restaurants, shops, banks, and business facilities.Can I transit through Cairo?
Most travelers will not need a visa for a short layover in CAI. The maximum time allowed in transit without a visa is 48 hours. To spend longer than this time in transit in Cairo, passengers must either have an Egypt transit visa or a valid tourist visa, such as the eVisa.Can I leave the airport during a layover in Egypt?
Eligible nationals are usually allowed to leave an Egyptian airport and visit the surrounding areas if the time between their flights is expected to be between 6 and 48 hours. However, if they have a lengthy layover, or wish to leave the Egyptian airport for more than 48 hours, then a transit visa is required.How long does it take to get through customs at Cairo airport?
Average for me is about 45 mins to an hour from landing to the street and that is with luggage collection.EPIC 20 HR LAYOVER IN EGYPT!!!!
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Answer 2
Passengers transiting Egypt can leave the airport if the transit time is more than six hours but less than 48 hours.
Timatic, the system which airlines use to verify passenger documents, says this for Pakistani nationals transiting in Egypt to UAE:
TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
Visa required, except for Holders of onward tickets for a max. transit time of 48 hours.
- Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time longer than 6 hours. Passengers with transit time of less than 6 hours may leave the transit area but not the airport.
It can take an hour or so to go through this procedure.
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