Egypt's New $30 Visa Fee Sparks Travel Warnings

Egypt raises its visa-on-arrival fee from $25 to $30 for foreign tourists at airports, effective March 1, 2026, prompting global travel warnings. The Egyptian Chamber of Travel and Tourism Companies confirms the change to streamline entry procedures, urging tour operators to update programs. Travelers must pay in exact USD cash; e-visas and airport visas now reflect the hike. While tourism booms with 19 million visitors in 2025, free visas continue at Luxor and Aswan in summer.