Egypt plans to abolish paper migration cards for tourists
Egyptian authorities have confirmed plans to abandon paper migration cards for foreign tourists but have not yet announced the transition date.
On 11 November, Egypt's authorities confirmed their intention to abolish paper migration cards for foreign tourists. Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Sameh El-Khefny announced this during a parliamentary committee meeting but did not specify the timeline for introducing the new rules.
The requirement has already been abolished for Egyptian citizens. Authorities now plan to extend the elimination of paper forms to foreign travelers, who currently complete them upon arrival in the country.
Airports also intend to expand the network of electronic border control points, E-Gates. These terminals allow passengers to pass through border control without interacting with service staff and may reduce waiting times. However, it remains unclear whether Russian citizens will be able to use them.
Additionally, Egypt is exploring the possibility of extending its visa-free transit program to up to 96 hours. Currently, the program is available to specific categories of passengers traveling with Egyptian airlines and has been extended until April 2027.
