Maldives has been included in the list of countries receiving Visa on Arrival in Egypt.

Announcing this, the Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid had thanked Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister, Sameh Shoukry.

"I thank my dear brother, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry for including Maldives once again in the list of countries for Visa on Arrival," the tweet by Minister Shahid read.

He further revealed that the Visa on Arrival services will be available effective from 14 June 2023.

Minister Shahid further added that "this is a momentous development that is reflective of the special relationship between the Maldives and Egypt."