The Egyptian government has announced a series of new immigration measures aimed at boosting tourism.
Travelers will be able to enjoy a 96-hour free transit visa at all Egyptian airports until the end of April 2025. This policy,previously limited to flights of the national carrier EgyptAir, has now been extended to other Egyptian airlines.
During the summer season, foreigners arriving at the international airports of Luxor and Aswan on flights of Egyptian airlines will be able to obtain a free emergency entry visa. This applies to citizens of countries that already allow emergency entry on a visa.
Citizens of South Africa, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan will now be able to obtain emergency entry visas upon arrival, expanding the list of countries eligible for this option. Additionally, these countries have been added to the electronic visa portal (E-visa).
These measures are expected to simplify travel to Egypt and attract more foreign tourists.
Russian citizens purchasing a visa upon arrival in Egypt, which costs $25 USD. The visa is valid for 30 days with the right to extend twice for a total of 90 days.
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