Here are the categories exempt from paying Egypt’s new departure fees
New departure fees from Egypt have been in effect for several days, with many wondering about the costs and categories exempt from them, especially after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ratified the relevant law. Will these fees apply to all departing travelers, or are there exempt categories? Details of the new fees The House of … The post Here are the categories exempt from paying Egypt’s new…
According to the recently enacted Law No. 148 of 2026 in Egypt, certain categories of travelers are exempt from paying the new departure fee of LE 100 for leaving the country. Specifically, Egyptian and foreign drivers of public passenger and freight vehicles, as well as individuals working on routes or trucks that regularly cross Egypt's borders, are not required to pay this fee.
This exemption applies to these groups when departing the territory of the Republic. The law, which was ratified by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and published in the Official Gazette, took effect the day after its publication, becoming a part of the country's legal framework.
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