Pre-departure info

The information provided on this page can change at any given time without warning. It is your responsibility to check with the appropriate authorities if in doubt.

Visa Requirements

EGYPT

Many visitors to Egypt (including Australian Passport holders) can obtain their visa at the airport on arrival. It must be paid in US dollars - cash only. At present, the cost is USD $25 pp. It is valid for a single entry visit no longer than 30 days.

You will also need proof of an outbound flight as well as your intended stay (accommodation) in many instances.

You can check your entry requirements via your local consulate or visit the official Egypt Visa Application Website.

Use the FAQ tab to navigate to:

  1. Who Requires a visa

  2. Visa types - single / multi entry

  3. Entry requirements

  4. E-visa options

Visa exception: For visits to Sharm el-Sheikh (and other Sinai resorts like Dahab, Nuweiba, and Taba), a visa is not required for stays of 15 days or less. For stays longer than 15 days, or if you plan to travel outside these resorts, a visa is needed

JORDAN

You may qualify for a pre-approval visa, (Australian passport holders are pre approved) meaning you can obtain your visa at the airport. The cost is 40 Jordanian Dinars and is valid for a single entry of no longer than 30 days.

To see the current list of restricted and pre-approved nationalities go to the Jordan Embassy in Caberra website.

Note: If your passport has been issued in Asia, Africa or South America, you may need to apply for a visa before departure.

Absolute Egypt Travellers: We currently offer a free entry visa into Jordan on all our Group Tours for nationalities that qualify for pre approved entry.

We also offer a complimentary visa for our Private and Tailor Made Tours ONLY for stay 3 days or longer (for pre approved countries)

MOROCCO

Australians generally don't need a visa to visit Morocco for less than 90 days.

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Passport requirements

To enter Egypt, Jordan and/or Morocco your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.

There should be at least one blank page in your passport for each destination.

Health & Travel Insurance

MEDICATION

Not all medication available over the counter or by prescription in your home country are available in these countries. Consider bringing enough medication to cover your entire trip. Some medications may even be considered illegal. Please seek advice from your local GP if unsure.

It is the responsibility of each traveller to check the current vaccination requirements to enter Egypt and/or Jordan.

See the medication requirements for Egypt by the Egyptian Ministry of Health.

For the latest health advice - visit Smart Traveller or visit your local GP.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Imagine getting caught out in another country without any travel insurance. Things could get very costly indeed. We therefore require all travellers be covered with comprehensive insurance.

You will be asked to sign an International Travel Waiver to ensure you are aware of this requirement as part of our terms and conditions