Egypt - Egyptian pound (EGP)

In Egypt cash is widely used as mean of payment. The general price level is low compared to Finland. For tourists the prices tend to be a little bit higher than for the local population. Some hotels accept card payments but cash is still needed for taxi rides and shopping in the smaller local shops. Tipping and bargaining is typical to Egypt. At markets and bazaars always strive to bargain a much lower price. Visitors to Egypt must obtain a visa. Finnish citizens are eligible for visa on arrival. The cost for a visa needs to be paid in euros or US dollars.

Egypt

Egypt - Egyptian pound (EGP)

In Egypt cash is widely used as mean of payment. The general price level is low compared to Finland. For tourists the prices tend to be a little bit higher than for the local population. Some hotels accept card payments but cash is still needed for taxi rides and shopping in the smaller local shops. Tipping and bargaining is typical to Egypt. At markets and bazaars always strive to bargain a much lower price. Visitors to Egypt must obtain a visa. Finnish citizens are eligible for visa on arrival. The cost for a visa needs to be paid in euros or US dollars.

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Tip! At the moment, the currency market has stopped trading in the Egyptian Pound due to Egypt's economic problems which recently resulted in a large devaluation. We therefore recommend that you bring Egyptian Pounds for the first days and Euro or US Dollars to exchange, little by little, until the Egyptian currency has stabilized

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