Egypt to extend a free 96-hour transit visa until the end of April 2026This new service allows travellers stopping over at the country's international airports to discover Egypt free of charge and without complex formalities.
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly recently announcedon April 23, at an official meeting, the extension of this measure, which is still relevant today.
The Cabinet has approved the free extension of the transit visa (96 hours) for a further year, until the end of April 2026, with the same controls currently in force.
Cabinet meeting no. (40) chaired by Dr Mostafa Madbouly
A measure to boost tourism
This formality, launched in June 2023is designed to boost tourism, increase the number of visitors and reinforce Egypt's position as an air crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia. It enables passengers to leaving the airport and visit iconic sites such as Cairo, Luxor or the Red Sea during their stopover, as long as it lasts. between 8 and 96 hours.
Which travellers are eligible?
Check the duration of your stopover: the duration of your transit should be a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 96 hours.
Transit via one of the following Egyptian international airports: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Borg El Arab
Travel with an Egyptian airline: the free transit visa is available only to travelers using an Egyptian airline (EgyptAir, Air Cairo or Nile Air).
Be eligible for a visa on arrival: the traveler's nationality must allow a visa to be obtained on arrival. European, American, Canadian, Australian and British nationals can benefit from a free transit visa.
Valid passport : Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of entry.
How do I obtain a transit visa?
The process is simple: on arrival, simply go to the company transit visa office aerialSimply present your passport and ticket, fill in a short form, and the visa will be issued free of charge on the spot, for a maximum duration of 96 hours.
This measure aims to encourage transit travelers to explore the country, generating economic spin-offs and reinforcing Egypt's image as an accessible and attractive destination.
Electronic visas facilitate entry into France
Nationals eligible for a visa on arrival can also apply for a electronic visa application or e-Visa. This online procedure, to be submitted around 7 days before your arrival in Egypt, will help to streamline your arrival in the country, in particular by providing you with an electronic travel authorization. This process will reduce your waiting time at immigration control.
You can obtain a single-entry or multiple-entry e-Visa, valid for 90 days. As a reminder, the maximum stay in Egypt for tourists is 30 days.
Fill in a file from e-Visa Egypt
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