[lac-discuss-en] For those travelling to Cairo - Trip Planning Information

[Carlton Samuels]

Many thanks, Nick.  Had I known it would've so easy, I'd have waited for
arrival to get the visa.  

Carlton

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Dear All,

For those of you attending the ICANN Cairo Meeting the following information
may be of help.

AT THE AIRPORT
Getting a visa:
Those of you obtaining a visa upon arrival in Cairo must visit the bank at
the airport before proceeding through immigration.  The bank is open 24
hours. Visas must be purchased with CASH ONLY.  Seven banks have branches in
the airport terminals and there are numerous ATMs and a 24-hour currency
exchange facility.

VISA FEES:
The visa fees for US, Yugoslavia, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Cypress
nationals is $15.
The visa fee for Germany nationals is $20.
The visa fee for Canada nationals is $50 for Single-Entry and $70 for
Multi-Entry.
The visa fee for Great Britain nationals is $80 for Single-Entry and $145
for Multi-Entry.
The visa fee for Nigeria nationals is $60 for Single-Entry and $110 for
Multi-Entry.
The visa fee for All other nationals is $20 for Single-Entry and $25 for
Multi-Entry.
Visas are issued FREE of charge to citizens of Sudan and South Africa.

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT
A help desk and shuttle service from the Airport to all official hotels will
be provided by the local host (NTRA) beginning Thursday, 30th October. The
help desks will be located before immigration in arrival halls 1&2 at the
airport.

Take a Taxi:
You can easily grab a taxi from the airport to the hotel.  A cab ride from
the airport to the hotel should cost about $16 US / $80 L.E. (learn more
about Cairo ground transportation on the meeting website:
<http://cai.icann.org/en/help> )

Other Options Provided by the Hotel:
Meet & Assist:  Personal greeting upon arrival, visa assistance and rapid
assistance through immigration (Visa fee not included).
Fee: $30. USD per person

Car Service: Luxury Limousine transfer to the InterContinental or Holiday
Inn Cairo CityStars
Fee: $35. USD per car for a maximum of 3 persons.

Both of these services must be arranged directly with the hotel.  Send the
request with your itinerary and reservation confirmation number to
Groups.Coordinator at interconticitystars.com.

Electricity:
For the type of plug and adapter please see:
http://www.travel-images.com/electric-plugs.html

Travel safely and we look forward to seeing you in Cairo!

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