A decree published in Egypt’s Official Gazette sets a $15 levy on entry and transit visas starting January 1, 2027. But does that mean the current $30 tourist visa will automatically jump to $45? Not necessarily. Here is what the new measure actually says.
Egypt has officially launched its new digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport. Eligible travelers can now pay their visa fee electronically and receive a QR code to present at passport control.
Egypt is preparing to roll out its new digital visa on arrival system at Cairo International Airport. The system, based on a QR code and electronic payment, is expected to be deployed first across all terminals at Cairo Airport in August 2026 before being gradually extended to other Egyptian airports.
Egypt has updated its tourist e-Visa fees, with a $5 increase for both single-entry and multiple-entry visas.
As of March 1, 2026, travelers obtaining a single-entry visa-on-arrival in Egypt must now pay $30, up from $25 previously. The increase has now been confirmed on the ground, following several weeks of uncertainty.
An internal document circulated by the Egyptian Travel Agents Association (E.T.A.A.) refers to a forthcoming increase in the visa-on-arrival fee in Egypt. At this stage, however, the announcement still needs to be officially confirmed by the Egyptian authorities.
While some media outlets have been claiming for several days that an increase in Egypt’s visa fees is already in effect, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has issued a statement confirming that no such increase is currently in place and that visa fees remain unchanged.
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.
Egypt will roll out a pilot phase of its new digital emergency visa-on-arrival system in mid-June, initially testing it at Cairo International Airport. On May 15, 2025, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities chaired a strategic meeting to finalize the implementation of the new electronic visa-on-arrival system at Egyptian airports.
As part of its goal to welcome 30 million annual visitors by 2028, Egypt is streamlining airport entry procedures with the gradual rollout of a new emergency electronic visa system available upon arrival. A national strategy to boost tourism in Egypt On May 5, 2025, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly
Egypt has announced the extension of its 96-hour free transit visa program through the end of April 2026, an initiative that allows layover passengers to explore the country without fees or complicated paperwork. The Egyptian government has announced the extension, until the end of April 2026, of its 96-hour free
