Egypt launches conditional on-arrival visa for Bangladeshis

Egypt has introduced conditional on-arrival visa for Bangladeshi nationals.

Bangladeshi citizens, who have valid used visas or residence permits from Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom and European countries of the Schengen area on their passports are eligible for the on-arrival visa at any port of entry in Egypt.

Bangladesh Embassy in Cairo recently received an official circular from the Office of the Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia under the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in this regard. 

According to the embassy, this facility will be applicable till April next year at the initial stage. Later, there is an opportunity to extend its term again through talks between the two countries.

Those interested in visiting Egypt have been asked to carry a copy of the translation of the Egyptian government's circular issued on August 18, 2022 on the verified Facebook page of the Bangladesh Embassy in Cairo.