On 22 February, the Egyptian Travel Agents Association (ETAA) newsletter announced that the cost of visas on arrival will soon be increased.
What does the ETAA newsletter say?
In its brief newsletter of 22 February 2026, the ETAA informed its members that the price of visas on arrival would increase by EUR 4.25 as of 1 March. The Egyptian government has not yet officially confirmed this price increase.
What is the ETAA?
The Egyptian Tourism Association (ETAA) represents travel organisations, tour operators and travel agents operating in Egypt. The ETAA promotes the interests of the travel industry and acts as a point of contact with the Egyptian government. The ETAA also keeps its members informed of policy changes.
Reasons for the price increase
The Egyptian government may be attempting to increase government revenue. In addition, rising operational costs may also be passed on to travellers. The weak performance of the Egyptian pound is also a possible reason for the price increase.
The e-visa price remains unchanged
If you are planning to travel to Egypt soon for a holiday or to visit friends and family, you are advised to use the Egypt e-visa. With an e-visa, you avoid long queues at the visa desk after arriving at the airport in Egypt and can travel directly to your accommodation. In addition, you will know before departure that you are allowed to enter the country.
At e-Visa.ie you can easily apply for the Egypt e-Visa in English. After completing a short form, all you need to do is provide a photo of your passport. Once the application has been submitted, your e-visa will be approved within 11 days on average. If you need your Egypt e-visa urgently, you can submit an urgent application. Urgent applications are approved within 5 days on average.
Both single-entry and multiple-entry e-visas are available. The single-entry e-visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and allows you to stay in Egypt for up to 30 consecutive days. The e-visa for multiple trips to Egypt (multiple-entry visa) is valid for 180 days. With this e-visa, you may enter the country an unlimited number of times within the period of validity. The maximum length of stay per visit is also 30 days with this visa. For more information, check the pages about the validity and the requirements of the visa.