Egypt’s Cabinet approved an extension to the stay duration for holders of the five-year multiple-entry visa. As of 20 September, the maximum stay per visit has been doubled from 90 to 180 days, marking a major shift in the country’s visa policy. This decision is part of a broader governmental initiative to streamline entry and residency procedures for foreign nationals. The new policy allows visitors to stay for up to 180 days and also introduces a tourist residence card that can be issued upon arrival. This card ensures that visitors can remain in Egypt for the full duration of their stay, even if they leave and re-enter the country within that period, all while accessing public services and engaging with state institutions seamlessly. Who Can Benefit? The five-year multiple-entry visa, available to nationals of approximately 180 countries, is primarily targeted at frequent visitors such as investors, expatriates, and retirees. Specific categories eligible for this visa include frequent tourists, business travelers and expatriates and visitors with ties to Egypt. In the past, visitors could only stay for up to 90 days per visit. To remain longer, they had to leave and…
