Asmaa Badr
Egypt will host the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) from 6 to 18 November in Sharm El-Sheikh, which is the largest annual gathering to be held in the presence of presidents, kings and representatives of about 197 countries in the world.
Those interested in environmental issues and climate change, and even citizens from all segments of society, or people who have obtained official accreditation from the United Nations secretariat from outside the country, are wondering how to attend the COP27 climate conference and how they plan their trip to Sharm El Sheikh, starting with obtaining a visa to enter Egypt and booking Flight tickets and accommodation.
Who can attend and how to register
Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the United Nations and relevant organizations and agencies, media and non-profit organizations with observer status may register to attend the sessions of the COP27 Climate Conference in Sharm El Sheikh, and for more information about options for participation, you can click On the link attached to the agreement, as stated on the conference website.
It should be noted that all formalities related to registration for accreditation of participation on the UNFCCC website, including the issuance of badges to duly nominated participants to attend the sessions, are completely free of charge.
Plan your trip to Sharm El Sheikh.. First apply for a visa
The official website of the COP27 climate conference detailed trip planning for visitors and participants from Egypt and abroad, from obtaining a visa and booking airline tickets to accommodation and transportation and transportation within the city.
In the event that the visitor is from outside the country, they must apply for a visa to enter Egypt, for countries that require a visa to transit, and the necessary steps must be taken to obtain it as soon as possible at the nearest Egyptian consulate to ensure that their applications are processed in a timely manner for their trip to Egypt.
According to the conference presidency website, visa applications are usually processed within up to 30 days, knowing that visas are free for those who have official endorsement from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and apply via the COP 27 visa form, and attendees can from countries.
Those who do not have diplomatic representation can obtain a visa on arrival by applying here.
It should be noted that there is no connection between vaccinations and visa, that is, there is no requirement for vaccination against COVID-19 in order to apply for a visa to Egypt, and you can apply for the visa from here and fill out the form at the earliest.
Plan your trip to Sharm El Sheikh.. Second, the flights
Cairo International Airport and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport offer a large number of direct flights and a flexible schedule to ensure a smooth journey to attend the COP27 climate conference.
EgyptAir, the national carrier of Egypt and a member of the Star Alliance, welcomes all passengers on its flights to attend COP27.
As the official carrier of this global event, EgyptAir offers special flight prices to Sharm El Sheikh that can be accessed through the following link.
Plan your trip to Sharm El Sheikh.. Third, accommodation and transportation
Sharm El Sheikh offers a range of accommodation options that guarantee a rich and comfortable experience with a low environmental impact.
It is advised to book accommodations in one of the sustainable Sharm El Sheikh hotels as soon as possible due to the high demand as the number of attendees is expected to reach more than 30,000 participants.
The website of the Presidency of the COP27 Climate Conference in Egypt provides a link to book accommodation and choose among the many accommodation options in El Salam City, Sharm El Sheikh, through this link.
As for transportation, transportation, and transportation to and from the conference halls in Sharm El Sheikh, the city is served by an extended and well-connected network of sustainable transportation systems. And work is being done to ensure a range of sustainable and affordable transportation.
