CAIRO: The Egyptian government has categorically denied reports that it has imposed a fee of $1,000 on tourists arriving in the country, Arab media reported on Monday.
Earlier rumors spread on social media about a decision to impose fees on tourists arriving in the country from a number of destinations.
Egyptian cabinet denies any such decision
The Egyptian cabinet has rejected such reports, saying no such decision has been made.
They said that the country is only charging entry visa fees from a number of countries and there are no extra charges on the tourists.
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The government has urged the citizens not to be misguided by news spread by some media outlets and to get their information from its official sources.
The reports claim that the $1,000 fees are to be used to legalize and improve conditions for foreigners unlawfully residing in Egypt.
Earlier Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decree saying that foreigners illegally residing in the country must legalize their stay by following new regulations.
