How many tourists visit Egypt each year?

For a long while, Egypt has been a prime tourist destination, and its tourism sector has been enjoying much growth. Egypt recorded over 14.9 million foreign visitors in 2023, with an increase of 14% on that record in 2019 of 13.03 million received before they were hit by the pandemic.

In 2020, as a direct result of the pandemic, the tourism industry suffered from a huge passenger drop of only 3.68 million tourists, which was 72% lower than the figure recorded the year before. The country has resumed its traditional awful performance with arrivals of 7.99 million and 11.72 million tourists for the years 2021 and 2022, respectively, and then had a huge rebound last year with 14.9 million. By the middle of 2024, Egypt had already received over 8 million or more tourists, a clear trend of increase.

Visitors wanting to see some of the most-explored attractions in Egypt, such as the Nile River, the Pyramids of Giza, or the Red Sea resorts, are required to have a valid visa before entering the country. Visitors can very easily apply for an e-Visa through the Egypt Immigration Service website. They can fill out the application online and receive their visa by email to enter the country without fuss. Applying early facilitates a smooth entry.