Egypt changes visa fee conditions: new opportunities for tourists coming to Luxor and Aswan

Egyptian authorities have decided to temporarily waive visa fees for foreign tourists planning to visit the historic cities of Luxor and Aswan between May and October 2025. This initiative is aimed at stimulating summer tourism, when there is a decrease in the number of vacationers due to high temperatures.

Egyptian authorities aim to attract more travelers by promoting cultural and archaeological tourism in Upper Egypt and highlighting the region's unique historical sites. It is important to note that the visa fee waiver will only apply to those arriving at Luxor or Aswan international airports.

According to the ministry, most foreign tourists come from European countries such as Germany, the UK, Poland, Italy, the Czech Republic and France. Egyptian authorities hope that simplifying entry conditions will not only attract more travelers, but also support the region's economy by employing local people in tourism.

Luxor and Aswan are two of Egypt's key historical centers along the Nile, which are famous for their archaeological sites. Luxor, known as the site of ancient Thebes, offers tourists masterpieces such as the Temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Aswan attracts visitors with its grandiose Abu Simbel Temple and the picturesque Nile. However, these regions are traditionally visited by fewer tourists in summer due to high temperatures.

If the visa fee waiver proves successful and leads to an increase in the flow of tourists, the Egyptian authorities may consider extending it or expanding it to other popular tourist destinations. Egypt continues to actively develop cultural and archaeological tourism in an effort to promote its historical sites on the international stage.

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