Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli witnessed on Wednesday the signing of two agreements for the management and operation of a newly developed digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport.
The agreements were signed between the entities responsible for operating the system, including the implementing company CyShield and service providers National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr.
Madbouli stressed the importance of the new system in supporting Egypt’s efforts to improve the tourist experience from the moment visitors arrive and facilitate procedures at Egyptian airports.
The agreements mark a step toward the system’s official launch across all terminals of Cairo International Airport next August, ahead of a gradual rollout at airports nationwide.
The new system is expected to reduce congestion, speed up arrival procedures, and enhance the tourism experience by replacing the current paper visa stamp with a secure digital process.
Travellers eligible for a visa on arrival will be able to enter their information through self-service kiosks at airports, the official online platform, or a dedicated mobile application.
After electronically paying visa and service fees, travellers will receive a QR code that immigration officers can scan to verify the visa.
The system will also allow visitors to obtain visas up to 48 hours before arrival or through tourism companies.
