The decision, made at the request of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance visa facilitation for visitors traveling to Egypt for tourism purposes.
The minister’s comments align with the government's ambition to see a 14% increase in total tourist arrivals by the end of 2025, aiming to attract 18 million tourists.
Fathy highlighted that Egypt closed 2024 with record-breaking results, welcoming 15.8 million tourists — a 6% increase from 2023 and a 21% growth over pre-pandemic levels.
The minister highlighted that tourism indicators reached record levels, with 15.78 million international visitors arriving in Egypt during the year, the highest number ever recorded.
The number of inbound tourists also saw a 59.6% increase, rising from 9.9 million in 2014 to 15.8 million in 2024. The country aims to attract 30 million tourists by 2032 at the latest.
