Egypt to Increase Administrative Fee for Entry and Transit Visas to $15 Beginning January 2027
- Editorial Team
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Updated: 4 hours ago
CAIRO, August 31, 2026 — Egypt will introduce a new administrative charge for entry and transit visas, with the fee set at $15 starting from January 1, 2027, as stated in Prime Ministerial Decree No. 2553 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette on August 20, 2026.
The decision represents a modest increase from the current $12 levy that was introduced in early 2026, rather than a completely new charge.
Published: August 31, 2026 | By VisasUpdate.com Editorial Team
Understanding the Fee Change
What's Actually Changing?
Fee Component | 2026 | 2027 |
Administrative Levy | $12 | $15 |
Increase | — | +$3 |
The $15 figure is a unified administrative levy on entry and transit visas, as well as select consular services provided through Egyptian diplomatic missions abroad. It was introduced through legislation aimed at supporting Egyptian foreign ministry infrastructure, including embassy and consulate buildings.
This is not a new tax. It merely modifies an existing levy, previously established at $12 for 2026 under an earlier decree, to $15 for 2027.
Current Egyptian Visa Fees (2026)
Visa Type | Fee |
Single-Entry Tourist Visa (on arrival) | $30 (since March 1, 2026) |
Single-Entry e-Visa | $30 |
Multiple-Entry e-Visa | $65 |
Digital Visa on Arrival (QR Code) | $36 ($30 visa + $6 service fee) |
On August 1, 2026, the digital QR code visa on arrival was implemented at Cairo International Airport.
Is the Visa on Arrival Set to Increase to $45 in 2027?
The situation remains uncertain. The decree does not clarify whether the $15 levy will be added to the existing $30 visa fee. In reality, the $12 levy introduced for 2026 has not led to a $42 visa on arrival fee — travelers continue to pay $30.
Egyptian authorities have yet to release implementing details or update their official fee schedules for 2027.
Digital Visa on Arrival Now Offered in Cairo
Starting August 1, 2026, eligible travelers arriving at Cairo International Airport can utilize a digital process to pay for their visa and receive a QR code, either before their departure or upon arrival. The present cost is $36, which includes a $30 visa fee and a $6 service fee.
Key Dates
Date | Event |
March 1, 2026 | The visa on arrival fee has risen from $25 to $30 |
April 2026 | e-Visa fees increased to $30 (single) / $65 (multiple) |
August 1, 2026 | QR code digital visa on arrival introduced in Cairo |
August 20, 2026 | Decree No. 2553 published |
January 1, 2027 | New $15 levy takes effect |
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Quick Reference Summary
Aspect | Details |
New Levy Amount | $15 (replaces $12) |
Effective Date | January 1, 2027 |
Applies To | Entry visas, transit visas, consular services |
Current Visa on Arrival | $30 |
Current e-Visa (Single) | $30 |
Current e-Visa (Multiple) | $65 |
Digital Visa on Arrival | $36 ($30 + $6 service fee) |
Official Implementation | Awaiting updated fee schedule |
Official Resources
Resource | Link |
Egyptian e-Visa Portal | |
Official Gazette | Published August 20, 2026 |
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