Egypt•AfricaFree 96-Hour Transit Visa (EgyptAir Program)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 96 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Free transit visa for layovers of 8-96 hours on EgyptAir, Air Cairo, or Nile Air. Available at Cairo International Airport. Extended until April 2026.
Egypt's free 96-hour transit visa program is offered exclusively to passengers transiting through Cairo International Airport on EgyptAir, Air Cairo, or Nile Air flights. This unique program provides up to 96 hours to explore Egypt without cost.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AF, IR, IQ, IL, LB, LY, PS, SO, SS, SD, SY, YE, ET, ER
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months
Return/onward ticket
Flight ticket with EgyptAir, Air Cairo, or Nile Air
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Advantages
- Completely free visa
- Up to 96 hours for transit exploration
- On-arrival processing
- No advance application needed
- Available for eligible nationalities
Considerations
- Limited to three airlines (EgyptAir, Air Cairo, Nile Air)
- Only available at Cairo International Airport
- Program ends April 2026
- Limited to eligible nationalities
- For transit only
Application Process
Arrive at airport
Present documents at EGYPTAIR Transit Office at Cairo International Airport
Complete data form
Fill out transit data form at EGYPTAIR office
Receive free visa
Receive free of charge 96-hour transit visa
Application Forms
Transit Data Form
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