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VISA INFORMATION

All visitors to Egypt must hold a visa obtained from an Egyptian diplomatic mission, with the exception of citizens of visa-exempt countries or countries eligible for visa-on-arrival.

All visitors must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Egypt.

To apply for a visa on arrival in Egypt, travelers must be citizens of one of the eligible countries and hold a passport valid for at least 6 months. Visa fees must be paid in cash; credit or debit cards are not accepted.

CAIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Cairo International Airport: CAI - ICAO code: HECA is an international airport located near Cairo, 22 kilometers northeast of the city center, in the Heliopolis district. It is one of the busiest airports in the Arab world and Africa.

The airport is administered by the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN), which controls four companies: Cairo Airport Company, Egyptian Airports Company, National Air Navigation Services and Aviation Information Technology and the Cairo Airport Authority (CAA).

More than 65 airlines use Cairo airport (including charter airlines), as well as 9 cargo lines. EgyptAir is the airport's biggest airline, accounting for 61% of departures in 2009. Its entry into the Star Alliance in July 2008 means that the airport is poised to become a major hub, thanks to its position between Europe, Africa and the Middle East (especially with the possible arrival of the Airbus A380).

SECURITY

Spectators will be allowed to sit in the seats indicated on their respective tickets, and must show their tickets at check-in.

Any spectator behaving in an irresponsible, dangerous or reprehensible manner, involved in a fight, throwing objects or attempting to enter the floor, will be automatically expelled from the hall.

Indecent messages of a coarse, racial, sexist or obscene nature, or abusive words or gestures on signs or clothing, will be strictly forbidden. They will have to comply with the security team's requirements regarding hall operation and emergency response procedures.

Venue staff will be trained to intervene if necessary to help maintain order, and guests will also be asked to report any inappropriate behavior to security staff or the attendant assigned to the team.

The Egyptian Basketball Federation, the host federation, the Egyptian government and the sports complex hosting the matches are committed to providing a healthy, enjoyable, friendly and pleasant sporting event.