National Council on US-Arab Relations Issues Egypt-evac Advice

Community Advisory: Voluntary Evacuation of US Citizens in Egypt

NCUSAR encourages those with relatives in Egypt to convey the information below to such relatives, due to the inaccessibility of internet and e-mail services in Egypt.

Washington, DC | ncusar.org | January 31, 2011 - The U.S. Department of State hase announced that arrangements are being made to provide transportation out of Egypt for U.S. Citizens and their immediate relatives, beginning Monday, January 31. This is not a mandatory evacuation. Flights will head to safe haven locations in Europe. Once in Europe travelers will be expected to make their own onward travel plans. Please read the following information thoroughly on how best to assist U.S. Citizens and their immediate relatives looking to leave Egypt.

Persons interested in departing Egypt via USG-chartered transportation should contact the U.S. Department of State and Embassy Cairo by sending an email to EgyptEmergencyUSC@state.gov or by calling 1-202-501-4444 with the requested information.

Due to the inaccessibility of the internet and e-mail in Egypt, representatives of U.S. citizens can also submit the information on behalf of the traveler(s).

Information required for all travelers is as follows:

* Name
* Age
* Place of birth
* Passport Number
* Description of any medical needs
* Contact information

Additional information:

* Immediate family members (spouses and children) who are not U.S. citizens must be documented for entry into the safehaven country and/or U.S., if that is your final destination.
* Only one (1) piece of luggage per traveler.
* This assistance will be provided on a reimbursable basis, as required by U.S. law.
* Links for further information:
o http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_5257.html [Travel.State.gov]
o http://egypt.usembassy.gov/consular/travpubl.html [Embassy of the US in Cairo]