Egypt to introduce new $15 visa fees starting January 2027
Egypt will implement new visa fees of $15 for entry and transit, or its equivalent in foreign currency, effective January 1, 2027. This decision, made by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, was published on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the Official Gazette. The fee will apply to every entry or transit visa issued by Egyptian authorities at the country's entry points, as well as to visas and certain consular services provided by Egyptian embassies and consulates abroad. This measure follows a recent change in departure fees from Egyptian territory, where a 100 Egyptian pound charge is now applied upon exiting the country, with exemptions for public transport drivers and cross-border transport workers. The Egyptian tax administration clarified that this exit fee already existed, and the recent amendment aimed to standardize the amount to 100 pounds for foreign nationals and simplify its application. For example, a Tunisian traveling before 2027 will still pay current rates of $25-30 for a visa on arrival, but for travel from January 2027 onwards, an additional $15 will be added to the visa cost.