[council] Travel information for Cairo

[Glen de Saint Géry <Glen@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear All,

You may find the following information useful as you start planning your trip 
to Cairo.

AT THE AIRPORT
Getting the visa:
Those of you obtaining a visa upon arrival in Cairo must visit the bank at the 
airport before proceeding through immigration.  Yes, 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 shuttling service from the Airport to all official hotels will 
be provided by our 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@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Hotel Check-In:
A credit card will be required at check-in.
Internet is included with the room; breakfast is not.
Tipping is called baksheesh. In hotels & restaurants the acceptable amount of a 
tip is from 10% to 15%

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

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

Electricity
http://www.travel-images.com/electric-plugs.html