Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of two agreements regulating the management and operation of the system, intended to reduce congestion, speed up arrival procedures, and improve the tourist experience through electronic visa issuance.
The agreements were signed between CyShield Technology, the company implementing the platform, and service providers, the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr, in the presence of Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy and Central Bank Deputy Governor for Banking Operations and Payment Systems Mohamed Amer.
Madbouly said the new system supports Egypt’s efforts to modernize tourism services and advance the state’s digital transformation strategy.
“The system supports the state’s efforts to improve tourists’ experience from the moment they arrive and facilitate procedures at Egyptian airports,” the cabinet quoted Madbouly as saying.
Under the new platform, travellers eligible for a visa on arrival will be able to submit their information through self-service kiosks at airports, the system’s official website, or a dedicated mobile application.
Visa and service fees will be paid electronically through the platform’s payment channels, after which travellers will receive a QR code serving as an electronic visa stamp. Passport officers will scan the code upon arrival to verify its validity.
The government said the system will also allow travellers to obtain visas up to 48 hours before arrival or through tourism companies.
The agreements mark the first phase of the system’s operational rollout at Cairo International Airport ahead of a gradual nationwide expansion to other airports.
Egypt has accelerated efforts over the past year to digitize airport and immigration services as part of a wider strategy to modernize airport operations, improve passenger flow, and strengthen tourism competitiveness.
In May 2025, the government announced a pilot electronic visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport aimed at reducing bottlenecks and enabling travellers to obtain emergency visas through QR codes and self-service platforms.
The civil aviation ministry has also introduced digital landing-card systems and electronic passenger documentation procedures at Egyptian airports, replacing paper-based processes to speed up movement through terminals and improve operational efficiency.
Officials have said the broader airport modernization programme includes expanded private-sector participation in airport management and operation, alongside partnerships with global aviation technology firms to deploy smart systems, artificial intelligence applications, baggage-tracking technologies, and cybersecurity upgrades across Egyptian airports.
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