Visa requirements and entry formalities

COVID-19 Restrictions:

• Egypt’s COVID-19 entry restrictions were lifted on June 17, 2022.
• Travelers should follow airline guidance with regard to vaccination proof and possible use of mask.
• Currently, these regulations change frequently. Travelers should inquire shortly before the flight.

Entry Visa for travel into Egypt:

All relevant inquiries should be addressed to GSR23visa@tra.gov.eg. Visas cannot be obtained through the ITU Secretariat.

The official email confirmation of registration issued by ITU must be presented with a visa application. we strongly recommend that participants submit their visa applications to the Egyptian authorities at least 12 weeks, but not less than 6 weeks, prior to traveling to Egypt.

A valid passport and a visa are required to enter Egypt. All participants are requested to send a copy of their passport together with the registration confirmation message from ITU to the Egyptian embassy or consulate in their country of origin or residence in order to obtain a visa.

Participants who are nationals of countries where there is no Egyptian embassy or consulate should contact the embassies of Egypt in the neighboring countries.

Please visit Egypt e-Visa Portal https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/ to see whether you are eligible for applying to the visa electronically.  

For any difficulties or special cases that require assistance in obtaining visa, please contact us   GSR23visa@tra.gov.eg before May 2, 2023.

Delegates leaving Sharm el Sheikh on international flights are encouraged to arrive at the Sharm el Sheikh airport a minimum of 2 hours in advance of their flights for off-peak time departures and up to 3 hours in advance for departures during peak hours. Additionally, passengers should be aware of the need to show a printed copy of their itinerary in order to get past the first airport checkpoint, which is prior to the baggage screening done BEFORE check-in.