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Location of embassy in Egypt.
Embassy’s working hours/ Visa processing duration.
Phone number of the country’s embassy.
Visa fees.
Website.
Visa requirements.
Cheapest airlines.
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50, Road 83 Maadi, Cairo. 15 days to 1 month processing. +20-2-3786870, +20-23786871, +20-2-3786872 $85
http://visa.mfa.gov.ua 1- Application form online or from the embassy. 2- Invitation Letter from hosting entity. 3- Bank statement. 4- Health insurance for the staying period. Turkish Airlines starting 3200 LE.
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THINGS TO DO Hit the Beaches
Hiking
The best beaches are found on Crimea's south coast, a thin strip of land between the sea and the looming mountain range beyond. It's been a popular holiday spot for over 200 years.
The two best areas for hiking in Ukraine are Crimea and the Carpathian range, distinct in both terrain and character. Outdoor Ukraine and Sergei Sorokin offer hiking and mountain biking excursions, while Adventure Carpathians organise specialised treks.
Get Lost in Lviv
Kill the Night
Lviv, with its attractive melange of baroque, renaissance and art nouveau architecture and friendly vibe is the complete antithesis of the postSoviet industrial cities of the east. You can spend days admiring its highlights.
Nightlife in the big cities is lively and varied, and nowhere more so than in Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv.. Hear the latest rock bands, or bounce the night away on a boat-cum-rave on the Dnepr river.
Soak Up the History Visit churches such as the Kievo-Pescherskaya Lavra (Caves Monastery) in Kyiv was built in the 11th century. Chernihiv, Ukraine's 'open air museum' and Unesco World Heritage Site, with its unparalleled concentration of original monasteries and goldendomed churches.
Castle Adventures Western Ukraine is especially filled with castles. Some of the most accessible are those at Kamianets-Podilskyi and Khotyn, both located near the city of Chernivtsi. There’s also the aforementioned fortress at Sudak in the Crimea, but there are many more, as well as former residential palaces.
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14 Bahgat Ali Zamalek, Cairo. Working hours 8AM12PM and 3 days visa processing. 27361219, 27380466, 27380477, 27380488 150 LE
http://eg.china-embassy.org 1- Bank Statement. 2- Two personal photos. 3- Passport copy. 4- Copy of flight ticket. 5- Invitation Letter stamped/signed from AIESEC. 6- شهادة قيد Egypt Airways starting 4200 LE.
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THINGS TO DO Hike on The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is the must-visit China attraction. Perhaps the most powerful advertising words in history come from the poetic pen of Chairman Mao: "Until you reach the Great Wall, you're no hero." Figuratively this has come to mean 'to get over difficulties before reaching a goal'.
Cruise Along the World’s Third Largest River The Yangtze River is one of China and the world's most geographically, historically, and culturally important bodies of water. Visitors usually choose to see the Yangtze by indulging in a cruise, which tends to travel from Chongqing to Zhichang, or from Yichang to Chongqing.
Cuddle a Panda Many travelers make their trips to China for the giant pandas. There are many places in China where you can see giant pandas but the best places are around Chengdu in Sichuan Province, “the giant pandas’ home town.” If you want to hold a giant panda or join in a giant panda volunteer program to take care of the pandas, you need to travel to Chengdu. Dujiangyan Base close to Chengdu is the only place that provides this service,
Celebrate the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) Falling on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar, Chinese New Year is China's biggest traditional holiday, a 15-day celebration filled with fun, festivities, and delicious food.
Experience an Ancient Chinese Town Jinxi has been a famous Chinese attraction for over 2,000 years. Located in the southwest corner of Kunshan City, it is surrounded by 5 beautiful lakes. As a result, it is well known for its green waves and clear ripples.
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8 Sri Lanka street Zamalek, Cairo.
3 days processing
0227357175
$35
1- Invitation Letter. 2- Two personal photographs. 3- Valid passport. 4- Bank statement. 5- Copy of flight ticket. Saudi Arabia Airways, Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, and Oman Airways starting from 3300 to 4100 LE.
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THINGS TO DO Climb Adam’s Peak Sri Lanka’s highest mountain is deeply ingrained in Sri Lankan folklore. Also known as the Sacred Footprint – because of an indentation at the summit said to belong to Adam (of Adam and Eve fame) – Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians all consider it a holy place and a popular pilgrimage site, with 4,800 steps to the top.
Diving Around Pigeon Island Off the northeastern shore of Sri Lanka, this island is surrounded by a limestone reef which harbours 100 species of coral and more than 300 different types of fish. Declared a marine sanctuary in 1963, it’s a prime destination for divers… and pigeons.
Marvel at Dambulla Cave Temples These impressively conserved temples are a unique insight into Sri Lanka’s Buddhist heritage. Tucked away beneath a massive rocky outcrop, they shelter an extensive collection of religious murals and exquisite Buddhas in a variety of positions. The views are fabulous too.
Safari in Yala National Park Explore Sri Lanka's most popular wildlife-viewing destination, Yala National Park, on the southeastern coast. It is home to the world's highest density of leopards, as well as a wealth of other species – from elephants to birds. Another great place to do a bit of leopard spotting is in the Wilpattu National Park.
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10 Salah Eldin St. Zamalek, Cairo. One week - 10 days processing. 27361219, 27380466, 27380477, 27380488 250 LE
https://morocco.visahq.com 1- Bank Statement. 3- Online Application Form. 5- Two personal photographs.
2- Copy of Flight tickets. 4- Valid Passport. 6- شهادة قيد
Royal Air Maroc starting 3900 to 4450 LE.
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THINGS TO DO Trek the High Atlas The Atlas Mountains stretch over 1500 miles, from Morocco's West Coast to Tunisia. The High Atlas in Morocco is home to North Africa's highest peak, Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m). You can trek year round, but the best time to go is April-May.
Overnight in the Sahara Desert Morocco's Sahara desert is a magical place to spend a few nights. The most popular area to explore is the breathtaking Saharan sandscape in little place called Merzouga, just south of Erfoud.
Blue Streets of Chefchaouen Morocco's Sahara desert is a magical place to spend a few nights. The most popular area to explore is the breathtaking Saharan sandscape in little place called Merzouga, just south of Erfoud.
Find Peace in the Majorelle Gardens The Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech are filled with rare plants, bright colors and peace. The botanical gardens are situated north-west of the Medina of Marrakech, about a 30 minute walk.
Ski in Morocco Oukaimeden lies just south of Marrakech (46 miles) in the High Atlas Mountains and is usually covered in snow in January and February. Mischliffen is a ski area near the town of Ifrane in the Middle Atlas Mountains (close to Fes and Meknes).
Have Dinner at the Djemma el Fna The Djemma el Fna is really the heart of Marrakech. It is a large central square in the old city (Medina). At the end of the afternoon the Djemma el Fna transforms into an entertainers paradise -- if you're in to snake charming, juggling, music and that sort of thing. | 12
Tanta Street 1, Aswan Square, Mohandessin, Cairo. (+20) 2 3304 4798, (+20) 2 3304 47 68
$20 https://Egypt.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id =ENG&sec_id=947 1. Application filled. 2. $20 fees deposited in CIB 5360300106. 3. Bank receipt. 4. Passport. 5. Flight ticket. 6. Hotel reservation. 7. Medical insurance. 8. 3 months back account statement. 9. Photos with white background 5*4. Turkish airlines.
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PLACES TO GO Callaway Gardens
Gergeti Trinity Church
Callaway Gardens are a popular leisure center situated north of Columbus on Pine Mountain. The gardens feature artificial lakes, a butterfly house and many plants and flora. Robin Lake is a great place for water-sport enthusiasts and hosts the Masters Waterski and Wakeboard Tournament annually.
Unlike any church that you’ve seen in your life before, the Gergeti Trinity Church is perched dramatically on hilltop below Mt Kazbegi, at a height of 2160 meters above sea level! Built in the 14th century, the church boasts of the Caucasus Mountains in the backdrop, which makes it one of the best tourist attractions in Georgia.
Narikala Fortress
Batumi
A coveted Georgia tourist attraction, Narikala Fortress is a famous 4th century fortress located in Tbilisi. Built by the Persians, the fortress gives out unprecedented views of old Tbilisi and the shimmering Mtkvari River.
Right from shops to restaurants, to sea-facing bars, a unique pebbled beach, and sparkling promenade, there are plenty of things to do in Batumi. Batumi is definitely one of the most coveted tourist attractions in Georgia.
Mount Kazbek Mount Kazbek is one that cannot be avoided – especially if you’re a hiking enthusiast and if you’re looking to soak in the gorgeous mountainous scenery of Georgia. A part of the Caucasus Mountains, Mount Kazbek is one of the highest mountains in the region, and offers breath-taking panoramic vistas to hikers and climbers.
The Fox Theatre Built in the 1920s as the Yaarab Temple Mosque, the Fox Theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its history has been varied but it has always been an adored landmark despite problems during the Great Depression. The interior of the building has seen much restoration work in order to preserve its 1920s appearance.
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2005C Corniche El Nil Nile City Towers - North Tower - 18th Floor
+ (202) 24 61 9837 https://formulariomre.serpro.gov.br/sci/pages/web/pac omPasesWebInicial.jsf 1. Filled out, printed and signed Visa Request. To get to the online form (RER), go to https://scedv.serpro.gov.br 2. One photograph (passport size/white background). 3. Valid passport (minimum six months with at least 2 blanket pages). 4. Statement of personal bank account for the past three months. 5. Letter from the applicant's employer stating labour commitment. 6. Round-trip airway ticket to Brazil. 7. Hotel reservations. 8. Payment of consular fees (please check with Consular Section for exact value).
Alitalia airlines.
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THINGS TO DO Carnivals Witness the wonderful mayhem of one of the world's wildest parties.
Diving off Fernando de Noronha The deep blue waters of coastal Brazil are superb for diving, particularly in the north, where the sea is usually warmer and clearer.
Browse the romantic backstreets of Paraty Paraty is a delightful, historic town on the Costa Verde between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, which grew rich on the 18th-century gold trade. Paraty is a popular destination for schooner cruises around its bay and islands, and is well stocked with boutique hotels and gourmet restaurants.
Explore the blissful beaches of the North Bounce around the sand dunes of northern Brazil in a beach buggy. From the coastal resort city of Fortaleza, it’s a four-hour drive to Jericoacoara, a picturesque village set between a dazzling white desert and a balmy turquoise sea. Ceará state has some of the best beaches in Brazil, with excellent conditions for watersports.
Explore Manaus, gateway to the Amazon In the heart of the rainforest, at the juncture of the great Solimões and Negro rivers, Manaus is Brazil’s main entry point for Amazon safaris. Or you can explore some magnificent colonial treasures dating from the city’s rubber boom era, including the Teatro Amazonas opera house and the art nouveau dockside market.
Go hang gliding over Rio
This popular adventure sport gives stunning bird's-eye views over the city and its forest backdrop before landing on São Conrado beach.
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5 Aziz Osman St., Zamalek, Cairo. +202 27367456
607 EGP
http://www.e-konsulat.gov.pl/. 1. Document to be provided by pupils/students. 2. Proof of enrolment in school/university. 3. Invitation letter. 4. Passport. 5. Photo. 6. Insurance requirement(The minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR). Lufthansa airlines.
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THINGS TO DO Dig Through the Wieliczka Salt Mines The mine itself was in continuous operation from the 13th century up until 2007, and nowadays it sees over a million visitors a year, who take the tiny elevator down into the depths and explore the “buildings” inside, which include chapels, statues, and even a whole cathedral carved out from the rock.
Savor the Old Town of Krakow Citizens or foreigners, everybody loves Krakow, and its Old Town in particular. The flower sellers, the myriad buskers, the quaint pubs, and the maze of cobblestoned streets seem to exist in age-old harmony.
Confuse Your Friends by Visiting Sand Dune Over at the Słowiński National Park in northern Poland, it looks just like the Sahara. Annoy your buddies who thought you were going to a frozen wasteland because that’s all they think Poland is. The park is perhaps most famous for its picturesque sand dunes, the biggest in Europe, which change shape, grow, and move with the wind.
Indulge Your Inner 7-year Old At All the Castles Malbork Castle, which also happens to be the world’s largest brick castle, just outside of Gdansk, way up in the north. It was continually rebuilt and enlarged to end up as the most impressive brick castle in the whole Northern Europe.
Tatra National Park With its headquarters in the bustling town of Zakopane, Tatra National Park is where the most precious, natural Polish riches find tranquil refuge. Embracing the only mountains of alpine type, which rise steeply from a high plateau and extend for approximately 64 km along the Slovakian-Polish border, the park features a diversified relief with height differences up to 1,700 m, mesmerizing streams, marvelous lakes, and myriad species of fauna and flora.
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28 Street 200, Maadi, Cairo. From 9 am to 3 pm From Sunday to Thursday. 02 25213062 1. Passport. 2. Copy of Passport. 3. Two-way flight ticket. 4. Personal photo with white background. 5. Invitation letter from the host LC in Aiesec Philippines. 6. Accommodation letter. 7. Bank account (minimum 3000 dollars. 8. HR letter ()شهادة قيض
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THINGS TO DO Chill Out For A Few Days In Boracay
Visit Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
The island of Boracay in the Philippines has become famous around the world for its beautiful white beaches. The island is only 7km in length and at its narrowest just 500m wide but people flock here for the outstanding beauty that the island offers.
The area is protected and has a cave system that is incredibly complex. There is a river that flows through the caves for 8.2km before flowing directly into the sea. The Puerto Princesa Underground River has been declared as one of the Seven Wonders of Nature. You can go for a ride on a paddle boat which is an excellent way to see the river and learn about the rock formations as well as the thousands of bats that live there.
Spend Time At Historical Fort Santiago Fort Santiago in Manila is a citadel that was built by the Spanish as a defense fortress within the cities walls. The fort is incredibly popular with tourists and has a fascinating story.
Enjoy The Unusual Chocolate Hills There are at least 1,260 hills spread out over an area covering approximately 20 square miles. The small hills are covered in grass and as the dry season advances the grass turns from green to brown and starts to look like chocolate.
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13 Aesha Al Taymorya, Qasr an Nile, Cairo Governorate 1661 02 27947200
US$. 50
http://www.kemlu.go.id/cairo/en/default .aspx
1. Completed visa application form. 2. Original passport valid at least for 6 months upon the date of arrival in Indonesia. 3. For nationals other than Egypt, attach a copy of valid Egypt Stay Permit. 4. One colored passport size photograph. 5. Copy of return flight itinerary (or travel plan). 6. Receipt of payment. 7. Invitation letter.
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THINGS TO DO Go surfing in Kuta
Visit Borobudur Temple
Visit the famous Kuta beach, a strip of beach in the south of Bali where the sea rests on a sand bar and provides gentle rolling waves which are perfect for beginners learning to surf. Surfing lessons by the hour are plentiful or visitors can rent a sponge board and ride the waves that way.
Borobudur Buddhist temple, located in Magelang, Central Java, is easily visited by travelers staying in the neighboring city of Yogyakarta. Dating from the 9th Century, Borobudur is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a central dome surrounded by 72 sculpted figures of Buddha, making it the largest Buddhist temple in the world.
Sunbathe on Pulau Weh in Aceh
Eat Padang Food
Pulau Weh, or Weh Island, is located at the tip of Sumatra, off the coast of Aceh. The island still experiences volcanic activity and sits in the Andaman Sea, and is home to Sabang, the northernmost town in Indonesia.
Go trekking in Bukit Lawang Located a four hour drive from the capital city of North Sumatra, Medan, Bukit Lawang has the largest sanctuary of Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia, and also forms the entrance of Gunung Leuser National Park, which stretches all the way to Aceh Province in the north of Indonesia.
Many Indonesians maintain that the best food in Indonesia hails from Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra. Padang food is still served in the traditional way all over Indonesia, and a Padang restaurant is easily spotted by the tower of dishes stacked in the window.
Tana Toraja Tana Toraja literarily translates as ‘Land of the Toraja’, and refers to the indigenous people of this area of South Sulawesi. Tana Toraja is described as the second most popular tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali, and visitors travel here to see traditional culture, ornate homes, and to glimpse how the local communities have lived and worked for centuries.
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21 Al Aanab, Ad Doqi, Giza Governorate
Sunday - Thursday 8.00 a.m - 3.00 p.m
+202 3761 0013 +202 3761 0019
Turkish Airlines starting 3200 LE.
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THINGS TO DO Sunbathe on Langkawi If you fancy getting out of the city then head to Langkawi Island, actually an archipelago of over a hundred islands in the Andaman Sea, only two of which are inhabited and of which Langkawi is the largest with a population of over 60,000 inhabitants.
Sample Some Local Flavor With Nasi Kandar Nasi Kandar is a staple food in Malaysia and actually means ‘mixed rice’, as customers are given a plate with rice over which they can choose a variety of toppings and sauces. Nasi Kandar is based on Tamil dishes due to the high number of South Indian immigrants and the flavors reflect this with an emphasis on curry powder and chili.
Enjoy the Culture in Malacca Malacca or Melaka is also known as ‘The Historic State’ and lies next to the Malacca Strait from which it gets its name. The state is said to have the most interesting architecture in all of Malaysia as it was formerly colonized by the Portuguese and features a number of red lacquer buildings from the period such as Christ Church. Malacca also has a high concentration of museums, galleries, and places of historic interest for visitors to explore.
Observe the Orang Utans in Sepilok Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah, East Malaysia, is found outside of the city of Sandakan and was the first orang utan rehabilitation centre of its kind in the world when it opened in the 1960s. The aim of the centre is to rescue orphaned orang utans who have been left to fend for themselves due to illegal poaching and logging, or who have been found being kept as pets (which is illegal in Malaysia), and administer healthcare and training to the mammals so that they are able to reintegrate and survive in the wild.
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5 Aziz Abaza, Zamalek, Giza Governorate. Sundays to Thursdays from 9AM-5:30PM 02 27356053
390 LE. http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ 1- Regular Visa Application. 2- Two colored photos. 3- Bank statement. 4- Copy of air ticket/reservation. 5- Proof of admission from an educational institution recognized by the Government of India Emirates Airlines starting 2,500 LE.
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THINGS TO DO Visit Munnar and Experience an Elephant Ride The rolling hills around Munnar, South India's largest tea-growing region, are carpeted in emerald-green tea plantations, contoured, clipped and sculpted like ornamental hedges. The low mountain scenery is magnificent.
Attend the Sunburn Festival in Goa and Lose Yourself to the Night and the Music Sunburn is India's premier electronic music brand hosting Asia's largest 3-day Electronic Music Festival in Goa.
Go Scuba Diving in the Havelock Islands With snow-white beaches, teal shallows, a coast crammed with beach huts and some of the best diving in South Asia, Havelock has a well-deserved reputation as a backpacker paradise.
Spend an Entire day Eating Street Food in Delhi Gali Paranthe Wali is a famous food lane in the heart of Old Delhi in the middle of the Chandni Chowk market. On this lane are a handful of well-known eateries.
Go White Water Rafting in Rishikesh Rishikesh has been a magnet for spiritual seekers. Today it styles itself as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’, with masses of ashrams and all kinds of yoga and meditation classes. But Rishikesh is not all spirituality and contorted limbs; it's now a popular white-water rafting centre, backpacker hang-out, and gateway to treks in the Himalaya.
Camp At the Highest Plateau in the World, Ladakh Spectacularly jagged, arid mountains enfold this magical, Buddhist ex-kingdom. Ladakh is hemmed in by walls of dramatic mountains.
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