In a circular to airlines operating in Egypt, the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority stated that Syrian passengers arriving from countries around the world would not be accepted, except those holding temporary non-tourist residence permits in Egypt. The authority stressed that airlines and aviation agencies operating in Egypt would face the applicable fines for violating these instructions.
An official source at the authority explained that the decision means Syrian passengers may not travel to Egypt without obtaining prior security clearance for a temporary visa or temporary residence. The source noted that similar procedures apply to several nationalities whose countries are experiencing political or security tensions or conflicts, in accordance with instructions issued by Egyptian security agencies. Airlines breaching these instructions would bear the consequences, as the passenger would be returned on the same aircraft and the airline would receive the applicable fines.
