Despite the publication of a presidential law mentioning a tax of up to USD 20, no change to Egypt’s visa fee has yet been implemented. Whether upon arrival in the country, at a diplomatic mission, or online through the electronic visa (e-Visa) system, travelers are still required to pay USD 25 to obtain their visa.
Egypt has begun the testing phase of its new tourist visa-on-arrival system, a digital program designed to streamline entry procedures and modernize the travel experience in its airports.
As the Egypt e-Visa portal continues to experience disruptions that prevent access to approved visas, the authorities have chosen to send applicants an approval certificate for their electronic visa request directly, in order to secure their travel.
A major malfunction has been affecting Egypt’s official electronic visa application website for several days, disrupting travelers’ ability to complete their procedures. While the e-Visa system remains down, eligible tourists can still obtain their visa upon arrival in the country.
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