Effective from 1 January, 2024, the Egyptian Ministry of Interior’s General Administration of Passports, Immigration, and Nationality has implemented new regulations mandating that minors under the age of 18 obtain prior permission from authorities before traveling alone outside Egypt. EgyptAir, the country’s official airline, has also announced its compliance with these regulations, prohibiting unaccompanied minors from traveling without their guardians. In this article, we will explore the details of these regulations and provide guidelines for booking flights for unaccompanied minors. According to the new regulations, minors under the age of 18 are required to fill out an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) form before registering for travel. This form can be obtained from airline offices or through travel agents. If booking a flight online, unaccompanied minors need to contact the airline office to complete the UM form. For unaccompanied minors between 2 and 6 years of age, specific conditions must be met. The UM form must be completed and signed by the guardian and/or parent(s). An authorized guardian must deliver the child at the departure airport, and upon arrival, the parents/guardians mentioned in the UM form must meet the child at the…
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