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Egypt Independent
“For the first time foreigners coming to the country will be given an emergency entry visa at all ports, provided that they hold entry visas of Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK and the Schengen countries” the Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany announced on Thursday.
He added, “their passports should be valid and have been used before. Nationals of South Africa, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan who are visiting for the first time, will also be granted emergency entry visas too”.
Ports of the South Sinai governorate will also offer a tourist visa valid for 15 days allowing tourists from Turkey, Pakistan, India, China, Morocco and Algeria to visit Sharm El-Sheikh, Taba, Dahab, Nuweiba and Saint Catherine. Visitors from the six countries must present their return tickets, a confirmed hotel reservation and carry sufficient funds of at least US $2,000 in cash or credit cards.
The new tourist visa requirements are valid for one year starting from 1 April 2022. On Thursday, the current flight stimulus program was extended until the end of the 2022-2023 winter season on 30 April 2023.
