Egypt introduces new visas for tourists

According to media reports EgyptThe government has adopted documents aimed at simplifying the visa scheme and attracting foreigners.

The maximum period of stay of foreign citizens in Egypt has been increased from 90 days to 5 years. Tourists usually issue a single-entry tourist visa for 30 days.

In June 2020, a five-year visa will be introduced through Egyptian consulates and the e-visa portal. Priority will be given to applicants coming from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Schengen countries.

The list of countries whose citizens can obtain visas on arrival at Egyptian airports, if they travel as part of a tourist group, has been expanded.
Visa exemptions were granted to citizens of Africa and Southeast Asia.

To stimulate cultural tourism in July and August, the cost of a visa for those who fly to the airport of Luxor or Aswan to travel to Upper Egypt (Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple) will be reduced by $ 10. The visa will cost $15 instead of $25.

According to the World Tourism Organization, 13.5 million foreign tourists visited Egypt in 2019.

Russian experts believe that the new five-year visas will not interest Russians.

Before the suspension of mass tourism from Russia to Egypt, Russians traveled to Red Sea resorts for 7-14 days. This period was quite enough for a holiday on the coast, and for short-term excursions <...> The five-year visa <...> is aimed at expats or independent tourists who are ready to come to the winter, says the head of one of the tour operators.

Source: atorus