Egypt grows tourism thanks to its visa waiver program
19-06-24
Egypt's tourism sector is booming thanks to a new visa-free policy for citizens of nine selected countries, including Bahrain, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Lebanon, Macau, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. This strategy not only simplifies travel but also strengthens international relations and encourages a greater influx of visitors, especially from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations.
In 2023, Egypt reached a record 15 million tourists, a remarkable increase from 4.9 million in 2021. This growth has continued in 2024, with a 27% increase in visitors during the first four months of the year, driven significantly by a 54% increase in tourists from Arab countries.