Visa fee and CIB receipt

[legazus 0]

Hi all.. I've been a daily reader of most the threads in this forum. I've learned alot about this lengthy process. Thanks to you all. Some days I feel good reading others experiences. However most of the time, this forum increases my level of stress. I try not to spend so much time searching and reading, but I can't help it.

This is my first time posting. My fiancee lives in Sudan. She has to turn in Packet 3 to the Embassy in Cairo. (Sudanese consulate issues are handled by Cairo embassy). Everything is ready except the receipt for the visa fee. There's no CIB bank in Sudan. So I emailed the Embassy wondering what to do and whether it's ok to send in packet 3 and pay the fee later at time of interview. Embassy emailed back, qoute (Unfortunately, a payment receipt from the Commercial International Bank (CIB) in Egypt must be included with all of the required documents. She must wait until she travels to Egypt, pay the fees and then submit all documents in one packet.)

I don't know if they're suggesting she travels to Egypt, pay the fees, get a receipt, and then return in packet 3. This would be very inconvenient because this means she'll be traveling back and forth few times untill this is over. She's in school and can't travel now. Any help?!

[ya falaha! 0]

I think that is exactly what they are suggesting. Cairo does require payment prior to the interview, unfortunately. Cairo is a hard one to deal with because of the differing stories you get. Email and phone communication with them is #######. Her best bet is to just go to Egypt and pay at CIB.