Egypt plans to raise visa-on-arrival fee to $33

Egypt plans to raise its single-entry visa-on-arrival fee from $30 to $33 on 1 January 2027. Al Arabiya Business reported the $33 rate, citing a letter sent to the Federation of Tourism Chambers. An official government decision separately raises the administrative component of the fee from $12 to $15 from the same date.

Another increase after March rise

Egypt increased its visa-on-arrival fee from $25 to $30 on 1 March 2026. The official Egyptian e-Visa portal currently lists the same $30 charge for a single-entry tourist e-visa. A multiple-entry e-visa costs $65.

The planned $33 rate has not yet appeared on the public e-Visa price list. Al Arabiya Business reported the amount based on a letter sent to the Federation of Tourism Chambers. Prime Ministerial Decision No. 2553 of 2026 confirms that the administrative fee will rise to $15 on 1 January 2027.

That component currently stands at $12. The increase is therefore $3, matching the reported rise in the visa-on-arrival price.

Fee supports diplomatic missions

The administrative charge forms part of legislation covering the financing of Egyptian Foreign Ministry properties abroad. Law No. 175 of 2025 allows the fee to be set at up to $20.

Parliamentary materials linked the change to the cost of developing and maintaining embassies and consulates. The funding mechanism is intended to reduce the need for additional spending from the state budget.

Cairo digital visa costs $36

Cairo International Airport began testing a digital visa-on-arrival system on 1 August 2026. Travellers can obtain a QR code through an online portal, mobile application or kiosk in the arrivals hall. The code replaces the paper visa sticker used during passport control.

The digital option costs $36. This consists of the standard $30 visa fee plus a $6 digital issuance charge. During the pilot, it operates alongside the paper visa, so $36 is not the standard fee for all visitors.

“Sinai Only” remains restricted

Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says tourists travelling to resorts in southern Sinai can receive a free “Sinai Only” entry stamp. It is valid for 14 days and covers a defined area along the eastern coast, from Ras Mohammed to Taba, as well as the St Catherine’s Monastery area.

The stamp does not cover travel to other parts of Egypt. Visitors planning trips to Cairo, Luxor or destinations outside the permitted area need a standard visa.