Egypt plans to increase the number of tourists visiting the country each year from 19 million to 100 million. The programme is primarily aimed at attracting more foreign visitors, including tourists from China, boosting tourism revenue and supporting the national economy. Local media outlets have provided extensive coverage of this strategy to develop the country’s tourism sector.

According to official data, approximately 350,000 Chinese tourists visited Egypt in 2025. In the same year, the country’s tourism revenue reached USD 16.7 billion. This figure accounted for 3.7 percent of Egypt’s gross domestic product.

Currently, most tourists visiting Egypt come from European countries and Arab states. Nevertheless, the government is paying particular attention to increasing the number of Chinese visitors. To achieve this goal, visa requirements for Chinese citizens have been eased.