The Egyptian government is set to launch digital visas on arrival in August 2026, following the signing of two agreements related to the management and operation of the new digital visa on arrival system at Cairo International Airport.

The system is designed to allow eligible travellers to obtain their visa on arrival in the form of a QR code after entering the required information and paying the visa fee electronically. 

Its launch is scheduled for 1 August 2026, across all terminals at Cairo Airport. The trial is then expected to be gradually expanded to all Egyptian airports.

The Egyptian government presents the system as a way to reduce airport congestion, speed up arrival procedures and improve the visitor experience from the moment travellers enter the country.

What Prospective Applicants Should Know

Egypt’s digital visa-on-arrival system is expected to make entry into the country faster and more convenient for eligible international travellers. This initiative is designed to reduce waiting times at immigration and simplify arrival procedures.

Applications will be possible through self-service kiosks installed at airports and arrival points, through the system’s official website, or via its mobile app. 

Travellers will then have to pay the visa fee and any applicable service charges electronically before the QR code is issued. Visa may be obtained before arrival, within 48 hours, or through travel agencies.

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