Egypt’s Minister of Interior has issued a decree adopting new official designs for the country’s diplomatic, special, and official service passports, updating their security features and physical specifications.
Key updates
- The decree officially replaces the older passport designs and repeals the previous Ministerial Decree No. 2331 of 2008, alongside any conflicting regulations.
Legal basis
- Issued following an official request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated July 1, 2026, the decision aligns with Law #97 of 1959 governing Egyptian passports.
Effective date
- The new specifications take effect the day after their publication in the official gazette.
