Egypt to Add $15 Visa Fee From January 2027, Including for Tunisians

Egypt will add a $15 charge to entry and transit visas from January 1, 2027, under Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s Decision No. 2553 of 2026. The measure was published in the official gazette and also covers certain consular services provided by Egyptian diplomatic missions abroad.

The new amount is an administrative fee, not a replacement price for the visa. It will be added to the existing charge. Egypt’s tourist visa on arrival increased from $25 to $30 on March 1, 2026. The official e-Visa portal currently lists $30 for a single-entry tourist visa and $65 for a multiple-entry visa.

The change has particular implications for Tunisian travelers, although the exact application remains unsettled. Tunisians can currently obtain an Egyptian tourist visa on arrival, generally priced at $25. Visa procedures at the Egyptian Embassy in Tunisia carry fees of 90 dinars, according to the Idaraty administrative platform. Tunisia is not currently listed among the nationalities eligible for Egypt’s electronic visa process.

If the $15 charge applies to the Tunisian visa on arrival, the tourist visa could rise from $25 to $40. Egyptian authorities still need to clarify how the fee will operate across the different visa systems. The decision’s broad wording covers entry and transit visas, as well as certain consular acts carried out abroad.