The Egyptian government has announced several new immigration policies aimed at boosting tourism.
Travelers will continue to enjoy a 96-hour free transit visa at all Egyptian airports until the end of April 2025. This policy, previously limited to EgyptAir flights, has now been expanded to include other Egyptian airlines.
During the summer season, foreigners arriving at Luxor-Aswan International Airports on Egyptian airline flights will be eligible for a free emergency entry visa. This applies to nationals of countries that already permit emergency visa entry.
Citizens of South Africa, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan can now obtain emergency entry visas upon arrival, expanding the countries eligible for this visa-free 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 international visitors.
