Egypt Offers Free ID Documents, Passports to Blind Citizens for One Week

Egypt's Interior Ministry has announced free identity document and passport issuance for blind and visually impaired citizens for one week starting October 15.

• The ministry said its Civil Status and Documents sectors will extract identity documents and passports for beneficiaries without fees.
• The announcement marks World White Cane Day 2026, observed annually on October 15.
• The ministry said the services fall under the "Kolena Wahad" initiative, under presidential patronage, continuing year-round facilities for people with disabilities.