MENA quoted a spokesman for the government as saying that only tourists coming on pre-arranged package tours will have unrestricted entry to Egypt.
Mohamad Hegazy said a new government decree will require that all visitors apply for a visa from an Egyptian embassy abroad.
Hegazy did not explain the motives behind the new measure or say when the new regulation will take effect.
The move appears to be the latest salvo against free entry and residency for foreigners in Egypt following the uprising that toppled President Hosni Mubarak in February.
Nationals of the Arab Gulf states, Latin America, Japan and other wealthy Asian countries, and Australians are among those affected by the new restrictions
Wait, hold on. Economics isn’t my specialty, but considering tourism is a major source of foreign currency and employment for Egypt, I’m not sure how this all fits in.
This is sad. So sad.
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metonymia said:
i think before you still needed a visa- it’s just that you got it at the border. now you have to get it abroad. but it shouldn’t be too hard to get it abroad. even if you’re traveling around and decide to go to egypt on a whim
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b-sama said:
make them pay visas…paying for visas doesn’t restrict travel, ask any third-worlder who has access and means to travel…
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