Starting August 1, new Egypt regulations are here~

If you plan to visit Egypt after watching the World Cup, enjoying the pyramids while soaking in the North African football atmosphere, be sure to save this updated entry regulation! As someone who often sells trips to Africa, here’s the latest: starting August 1, Cairo Airport’s visa-on-arrival policy is completely revamped. The traditional paper sticker visa is gone. The entry process, fees, and payment methods have all changed. Without prior preparation, it’s easy to get embarrassed at the airport ⚽️🏛️ 1. Full explanation of the core new policy (effective August 1) 1. Paper sticker visas at bank counters canceled The old process of queuing at bank counters to pay and get a sticker visa is permanently discontinued. The entire arrival hall now uses self-service visa machines, greatly reducing wait times. 2. Unified fee of US$36 per person The original visa fee of US$30 remains, with an added US$6 system operation tax, totaling US$36. No cash payments accepted. Only international credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) in US dollars are supported. RMB and Egyptian pounds cash are not accepted. 3. Two ways to apply Individual travelers can scan the QR code on the self-service machine to fill out the form and pay by card to get an electronic visa receipt. Group travelers have a tour leader or assistant to provide one-on-one help throughout, reducing the risk of errors. 4. Receipt retention required The printed visa receipt from the machine must be kept safely. It will be checked at entry, hotel check-in, and departure customs. Losing it will require extra procedures. 2. Essential items to prepare before travel (hope this helps) ✅ Passport valid for more than 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages ✅ Hotel booking confirmation in English and round-trip paper flight itinerary (customs may randomly check) ✅ Credit card supporting US dollar international payments; confirm overseas payment function is activated in advance 3. Complete steps for self-service machine, no mistakes 1. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport immigration, find the self-service terminal marked VISA KIOSK 2. Scan the passport’s main page. The system automatically inputs personal info. Manually verify name and travel dates. 3. Select length of stay. The system calculates the total US$36 fee. 4. Insert foreign credit card to complete payment. Keep the card receipt. 5. The machine prints a paper visa receipt. Keep it with your passport and queue for customs. The timeless pyramids combined with the passionate North African football atmosphere make for an ideal trip for many fans. But frequent changes in entry policies and outdated guides can disrupt your entire plan. This firsthand policy summary is specially prepared for those planning to travel to Egypt for football or sightseeing. Check it before you go for a smooth entry 🌍 💬 Let’s chat: When would you choose to visit Egypt~ ❤ Remember, your choice is because of what you love~