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Egypt's mailing process is slow. Outgoing
mail to other countries takes from 4 to 21 days depending on the destination.
Incoming mail takes the same interval of time.
A stamp to an Arab country costs 1.50 L.E and 2 L.E to other countries
of the world.
Mail boxes, blue for airmail and red for domestic mail |
Outgoing parcels and big packages must be weighted for cost estimation.
Some incoming parcels are subject to inspection and customs, and valuables
will be charged by a calculated fee. For some reason, some books are
sometimes subject to customs.
If you want to send an important letter or parcel, ask about registering
your mail. Other safe method is to use express mail like DHL, FedEx,
UPS, OCS, TNT and EMS. (See addresses > Express mail for more details).
Do not import or export quantities of the same thing or else you will
have to spend half of your trip period dealing with the labyrinthine
government offices.
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