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TP
08-Sep-2006, 18:35
I just wanted to confirm that I can get a 14 day tourist VISA for nothing on arrival at the airport in Sharm El Sheikh.

Cheers,

TP
Carbon749
08-Sep-2006, 18:45
I'm a Brit and went earlier this year .... cost me £20 on arrival.
Scooter916
08-Sep-2006, 19:12
I was there 3 weeks ago tony, If you are only staying in Sharm there is no need to get a visa, Obviously if you plan to do the touristy bit as said above 20 squid.
glyn
What resort you staying in
Glyn
TP
08-Sep-2006, 19:15
I was there 3 weeks ago tony, If you are only staying in Sharm there is no need to get a visa, Obviously if you plan to do the touristy bit as said above 20 squid.
glyn
What resort you staying in
Glyn

Staying in Naama Bay in the Ocean Bay Hotel. Only there for 11 nights so should get the free thingy.

Especially seeing as they're bombing the place :D :ninja:
Scooter916
08-Sep-2006, 19:18
We did the sharks bay thing, Twas one of the best holidays I have had in a long time, All inclusive isnt good for the race weight thing tho LOL
Have a good un, And dont buy anything at sharm airport, £3.80 for a ferkin Kit Kat..................
Carbon749
08-Sep-2006, 19:19
Staying in Naama Bay in the Ocean Bay Hotel. Only there for 11 nights so should get the free thingy.

Especially seeing as they're bombing the place :D :ninja:

If you plan to scuba then you will need the visa :(

I'm in Naama Bay Marriott Oct 1st for a couple of weeks
Carbon749
08-Sep-2006, 19:20
Have a good un, And dont buy anything at sharm airport, £3.80 for a ferkin Kit Kat..................

Fags and booze are very cheap though :D
Annette
08-Sep-2006, 19:39
http://www.egyptianconsulate.co.uk/visas.html
Tel: 020 7235 9777
24 Hour information service
09065 508 933
British and other EU nationals travelling to Sharm El Sheikh or Taba resorts only for up to 14 days don't require visa prior to travel.
They will receive an entry permission stamp upon arrival
They seem to intimate with the list below that you're ok unless you are listed.
Quote:
UK & other nationalities not listed below
USA, Russia and CIS, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Cyprus, Former Yugoslavia
Germany
South Africa
Canada
Zimbabwe
Nigeria
It looks hunky dory but I'd give them a ring on Monday just to make sure for def.
Have a lovely time. x
Chaz
08-Sep-2006, 20:07
I just wanted to confirm that I can get a 14 day tourist VISA for nothing on arrival at the airport in Sharm El Sheikh.

Cheers,

TP

You get in ok then it's 200bucks to get out, that is unless you take the rest of us with you:D

By the way don't forget your flack jacket.
TP
08-Sep-2006, 20:19
You get in ok then it's 200bucks to get out, that is unless you take the rest of us with you:D

By the way don't forget your flack jacket.

:lol:

I remember my Army training ... run, down, crawl, observe, aim, fire ... :D
Chaz
08-Sep-2006, 20:22
OK so don't forget your pistol:D
TP
08-Sep-2006, 20:23
OK so don't forget your pistol:D

Ok, got me there ... but I did do the "One armed wombat" course :D

Otherwise known as the unarmed combat course :lol: so maybe I'll 'appropriate' myself a nice pistol :D
TP
08-Sep-2006, 20:25
http://www.egyptianconsulate.co.uk/visas.html
Tel: 020 7235 9777
24 Hour information service
09065 508 933
British and other EU nationals travelling to Sharm El Sheikh or Taba resorts only for up to 14 days don't require visa prior to travel.
They will receive an entry permission stamp upon arrival
They seem to intimate with the list below that you're ok unless you are listed.
Quote:
UK & other nationalities not listed below
USA, Russia and CIS, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Cyprus, Former Yugoslavia
Germany
South Africa
Canada
Zimbabwe
Nigeria
It looks hunky dory but I'd give them a ring on Monday just to make sure for def.
Have a lovely time. x

Ahh, cool. Thanks Annette.

I WILL have a good time, I'm really looking forward to this. I've left it far too long.
Chaz
08-Sep-2006, 20:30
Ok, got me there ... but I did do the "One armed wombat" course :D

Otherwise known as the unarmed combat course :lol: so maybe I'll 'appropriate' myself a nice pistol :D

OK that means you will have to youse your weapon:D
TP
08-Sep-2006, 20:34
OK that means you will have to youse your weapon:D

Oh I intend to :D ;)
Chaz
08-Sep-2006, 20:35
Oh I intend to :D ;)

Only in self defence though.
TP
08-Sep-2006, 20:51
Only in self defence though.

:lol:

Errr, something like that ... :D
phoenix n max
08-Sep-2006, 22:03
Oh I intend to :D ;)

Remember what I said young man ;)

Have an ace time :D