Pls find attached circular received from Ministry of Health and Population.
Pls find below our free translation for your easy reference:
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Egypt electronic platform with the aim of facilitating the procedures for entering the Arab Republic of Egypt
Ministry of Health & Population
First Undersecretary
Preventive Sector
Circular no. 6 for year 2022
Dr. / Director of the Directorate of Health Affairs
After greetings,
In conjunction with the launch of the operation of visit Egypt electronic platform with the aim of facilitating the procedures for entering the Arab Republic of Egypt, the smooth flow of movement at Egyptian airports, and preventing overcrowding in the arrival halls.
You are kindly requested to provide knowledge and guidance with the necessary towards the application of the following:
- Cancellation of ‘health declaration form’ or public health cards for all arrivals to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
- Quarantine in coordination with airlines and relevant partners towards encouraging those coming from abroad to register on the electronic platform at the following link: https://www.visitegypt.gov.eg
- And obtaining the approval code to enter Egypt QR Code according to the attached form to show it to the airlines at the travel airport.
Aircraft disinfection
- Cancellation of the exceptional procedure for disinfecting aircraft after each flight, handing over the disinfection certificate to quarantine, and returning to routine cleaning and disinfection according to the operating schedule (it is preferable to use wipes moistened with isopropyl alcohol for routine cleaning)
- If there are positive or suspicious cases on board the plane, the plane will be disinfected under the supervision of the quarantine and according to the guidelines of the World Health Organization Hygiene and sanitation in aviation, with carefully following the instructions of the aircraft manufacturer regarding the use of the permitted materials on board the plane.
Notify the concerned authorities of the publication and to ensure that:
- Official notification to partners concerned with entry points, airline companies, shipping agencies, etc.
- Implementation and follow-up of preventive measures under the supervision of you, the Preventive Director and the Quarantine Department in the Directorate.
- The circular will be effective starting on April 10, 2022
Head of the
Preventive Cardiology Division
Dr. Amr Andil
UNQTE
Please be guided accordingly.
Best Regards
Kadmar Shipping
