Visa on Arrival Program to be Indefinitely Suspended

Starting May 15, foreign nationals previously eligible for a visa on arrival must obtain a visa for business or tourism prior to entry due to the upcoming indefinite suspension of the visa on arrival program. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this policy change is intended to improve the monitoring of foreign nationals.

In practice, visas on arrival allow foreign nationals to engage in business activities such as attending meetings, conducting research and negotiating contracts. 

What This Means for Foreign Nationals 

Foreign nationals intending to visit Egypt should plan in advance to obtain a consular visa prior to entering for business. 

This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected]. 

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