Many thanks, Nick. Had I known it would've so easy, I'd have waited for arrival to get the visa. Carlton -----Original Message----- From: lac-discuss-en-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:lac-discuss-en-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Nick Ashton-Hart Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 03:34 AM To: alac-announce@atlarge-lists.icann.org; lac-discuss-en@atlarge-lists.icann.org Subject: [lac-discuss-en] For those travelling to Cairo - Trip Planning Information 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@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! -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director for At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Main Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA DD: +1 (310) 578-8637 Fax: +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile: +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart@icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart@hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart@mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.3/1744 - Release Date: 24/10/2008 06:08 PM