Egyptian Tourism Law outlines grounds for revoking establishment licenses

CAIRO - 14 December 2025: Article 44 of Egypt’s Tourism Law sets out the conditions under which a tourism establishment may have its license revoked, according to regulations governing tourism companies and their activities.

The law empowers the competent minister to cancel a license if an establishment harms the country’s tourism reputation or national security, suspends operations without justification, or makes unauthorized modifications to its facilities or licensed activities.

Licenses may also be revoked if establishments remain inoperable, are closed three times within a year, or fail to address violations after an administrative closure lasting two years.

The law stipulates that a cancellation cannot take effect until 30 days have passed from the official notification, giving the concerned party an opportunity to correct the violation.

In cases where licenses are revoked under certain provisions, establishments may also rectify their status within six months—extendable once—based on a decision by the Permanent Committee.