Egypt Sets Deadline for Full E-Visa Implementation Across All Ports

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed government efforts to expand the electronic visa (e-visa) system across all ports of entry and directed that all airports in Egypt must be fully prepared by 2026 to process tourist arrivals via both electronic visas and urgent-issuance visas.

The meeting was held at government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. The meeting also reviewed the progress of the integrated e-visa issuance system and the upgrade of infrastructure at airports and other entry points. The objective is to ensure faster, simplified entry and exit procedures for international visitors.

The e-visa system currently covers nationals of more than 180 countries, while many other nationalities remain eligible for visa-on‐arrival or urgent issuance at airports and sea ports. The state has accelerated its integration of digital services at travel gateways—including online payments, QR-based confirmation and biometric verification—to align with its broader digital transformation agenda.