If you plan to visit Egypt in 2027, then be updated about, Egypt visa fees January 2027, make sure to save a bit money for your visa. According to a new notice, issued from the Travel Agents Association (E.T.A.A.), the price of a single-entry visa will go up from $30 to $3I3 starting January 1 2027. It’s an increase but it’s good to know in advance so your travel plans stay on track. The update at last clarifies how much the rise would be for sector experts and tourists alike after months of uncertainty.
Official Word From E.T.A.A.
Representing Egyptian travel agencies and tourist operators in their interactions with government organizations, the E.T.A.A. released Circular No. 173/2026 to advise the business of the modification. The Egyptian Cabinet decided to raise entry and transit visa fees by $3.
The circular states that once the new guideline goes into force, tourists may anticipate paying $33 for a regular single-entry visa. Furthermore, an extra $6 may be added to pay for banking, issuing, and service fees, including relevant taxes, so raising the total possible cost to around $39 in some situations.
Resolving the Issues About Decree No. 2553
Decree No. 2553 of 2026, issued over the summer, an earlier document, caused most of the ambiguity. Effective January 1, 2027, that order instituted a $15 fee on entry and transit visas, a number that, accepted at face value, worried several members of the travel industry. Some believed this implied an additional $15 would be added to the current $30 charge, therefore increasing the total to $45.
However that view misrepresented how the cost structure truly works. The fifteen dollar amount was not a fee added on top. The fifteen dollar amount replaced a charge that was already part of the visa price, which was twelve dollars. So when the cost moved from twelve dollars to fifteen dollars the real increase was three dollars, not fifteen dollars. The latest circular, from the E.T.A.A. Confirms this balanced outcome.
What Is Update About the Digital Visa on Arrival in Cairo?
I have noticed that since August 2026 Egypt has started testing an entry system at Cairo International Airport. This system is called the Digital Visa-on-Arrival. Of the old paper sticker the Digital Visa-on-Arrival uses a scannable QR code. Travelers can apply for a Digital Visa-on-Arrival before they travel by using a portal or they can use the self‑service terminals, at the airport when they arrive. Officials have called this a trial program with intentions to progressively introduce it at further airports and border crossings around the nation.
This digital option now costs $36. That amount includes a $30 visa fee and a $6 digital processing fee. After the new price starts on January 1 2027 the total will go up to $39. This increase is because the visa fee will change to $33 while the $6 service charge stays the same.
Therefore, will everyone pay thirty-nine dollars?
Not always. A single-entry visa typically costs $33. The $39 amount is only for those who use Cairo Airport’s digital visa-on-arrival system, where the additional $6 service charge comes into play.
The digital system has not yet been rolled out throughout the country since it is still in its testing stage. This implies that visitors entering Egypt via other airports or land borders might not encounter the same $6 fee, at least not yet. This might alter as the rollout grows, but for the time being, it is incorrect to suppose that each guest would pay $39.
Do Not Mix It With the Regular e-Visa
It’s also worth noting the difference between the Cairo digital visa-on-arrival and Egypt’s separate e-Visa system, which tourists apply for online before they leave using the official website of the Egyptian Ministry of Interior.
The portal currently shows the previous pricing.
- $30 for a tourist e-Visa for single entry
- $65 for a tourist e-Visa for multiple entry
There has not yet been an official update posted reflecting the January 2027 modifications. Thus, even if it might be alluring to believe the e-Visa would also surge to $39, this is not verified. The $39 figure applies specifically to the Cairo airport pilot program rather than the regular pre-arrival e-Visa procedure.
The Bottom Line
We know for sure is that based on an official Cabinet decision and confirmed by the E.T.A.A., Egypt’s single-entry visa charge is increasing from $30 to $33 on January 1, 2027. Travelers utilizing Cairo’s digital visa-on-arrival should anticipate paying about $39 after including service costs. However, official price changes are still pending for the conventional e-Visa requested in advance.
If you’re planning a trip to Egypt for early 2027, it’s advised mandatory to check the Ministry of Interior’s e-Visa portal closer to your travel date, since prices are expected to be set in the approaching months.