Other Tourist Scams in Alexandria

Visa Agent Overcharging at Airport

Unofficial visa agents operate at Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport targeting arriving tourists who need a visa on arrival. They present themselves as facilitators or airport assistants and offer to handle the visa process, charging significantly above the official USD 25 fee — sometimes 60 to 100 USD or more — and pocketing the difference. Some become aggressive if refused. The official visa on arrival counter is clearly marked and handles the process directly without intermediaries.