Egypt Starts Electronic Visa Process
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt announced today, Saturday, August 1, 2026, the pilot operation of the electronic visa system using QR codes at Cairo International Airport. The initiative aims to accelerate traveler entry procedures and reduce reliance on paper documents. The system issues a QR code valid for 48 hours through the online portal, mobile app, or self-service kiosks. Travelers can generate it before, during, or after their arrival, and it must be presented alongside the passport during immigration procedures. The electronic visa fee is $36, which includes $30 for the visa itself and $6 for system charges. The initiative seeks to reduce wait times, simplify procedures, support digital transformation, and enhance the overall experience for tourists in order to increase visitor numbers to Egypt. During the pilot phase, the paper system will remain in place, with full adoption of the QR code expected after the trial is successful.
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