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  1. Egypt Travel Advisory

    Travel Advisory. July 13, 2023. Egypt - Level 3: Reconsider Travel. O T. Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism . Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to the Embassy's limited ability to assist dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Do not travel to:

  2. Egypt travel advice

    Check the Israel and The Occupied Palestinian Territories travel advice. The Egyptian authorities have said all aid going into Gaza from Egypt must be channelled through the Egyptian Red Crescent ...

  3. Entry requirements

    FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  4. Egypt

    Travelers to Egypt are at increased risk of exposure to poliovirus if: 1) they work in health care settings involving direct patient contact, 2) assist in refugee camps or other humanitarian aid settings, OR 3) have limited access to clean drinking water and sanitation .

  5. Safety and security

    If you experience sexual harassment or assault, or anything you see doesn't feel right, report it to the hotel or local authorities - Tourist Police on 126 and contact the British Embassy at +20 ...

  6. COVID-19 Information

    Most COVID-19 test providers offer 48-hour turnaround in Egypt, but faster service is possible at extra cost. Delivery method and cost of COVID-19 testing ranges by provider. Average costs of tests in the main tourism cities are $30 for a PCR, 225 EGP for an Antigen Rapid test, and 1000 EGP for an ID NOW COVID-19 Test.

  7. Is it safe to travel to Egypt right now? 2024 travel advice

    In Egypt, the main tourist resorts — Cairo, Nile cruise stops including Luxor and Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh — are all still considered safe to travel to by ...

  8. Traveling to Egypt during Covid-19

    Most countries need an e-visa to visit Egypt, available here. US CDC travel advisory: Level 1: Low level of Covid in Egypt. Useful links Government health website. Egyptian government. Our latest ...

  9. Egypt lifts Covid-19 restrictions for all in-bound travellers

    Reuters. The Egyptian government has announced it is lifting all Covid-19 restrictions for travellers into the country, whether citizens or visitors. The decision was announced on Thursday, after a meeting between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and the Egyptian Supreme Committee for the Management of the Epidemiology and Health Pandemic Crisis.

  10. Visa requirements for visiting Egypt

    If you opt for a visa on arrival, you'll need a passport that's valid for at least six months from your arrival date, a travel itinerary and documentation to show you've booked accommodations or tours. Visa on arrival is available at all of Egypt's international airports. The downsides are that you can be issued a single entry visa only ...

  11. 14 things to know before going to Egypt

    5. Pack for the heat, but keep it conservative. Egypt is known for its cotton, and what better place to wear cotton than here. Pack airy breathable clothes, and break out all the pastels and bright colors in your closet. Most people in major cities dress casually and embrace comfort over fashion.

  12. Can I travel to Egypt? Travel Restrictions & Entry Requirements for

    Find continuously updated travel restrictions for Egypt such as border, vaccination, COVID-19 testing, and quarantine requirements.

  13. Egypt

    Climate & Sun Exposure. Temperature and weather conditions vary widely in Egypt. The desert is extremely hot in summer (>100°F; >38°C) and can be cold in winter (<32°F; <0°C). Thirst is a late indicator of dehydration, and travelers should drink fluids regularly in the heat (see Sec. 4, Ch. 1, Extremes of Temperature ).

  14. Health

    FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  15. What to Do If You Have Upcoming Travel to Egypt, Jordan, or Lebanon

    Egypt's alert level from the State Department hasn't changed since July 13, and remains at a "Level 3: Reconsider Travel." Tourists should continue to avoid travel to the Sinai Peninsula ...

  16. Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest travel advice

    The FCDO warns against travelling to large swathes of Egypt. Egypt's border with Israel and Gaza sits on the eastern end of the Sinai Peninsula, and the FCDO warned against travel to the entire ...

  17. Egypt Travel Tips: 24 Essential Things You Should Know Before You Visit

    Now, let's get into the niggity gritty of the everyday realities of travelling in Egypt. Top 24 Egypt Travel Tips You Should Know Before You Visit Egypt Health 1. Water. The tap water in Egypt is heavily chlorinated and tastes terrible. It's okay for brushing your teeth with, but don't drink it. Especially if you have a sensitive stomach.

  18. Is it safe to travel to Egypt 2024? Latest Foreign Office advice ...

    The Foreign Office updated its travel advice for UK holidaymakers visiting Egypt amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The main tourist resorts including Cairo, Nile cruise stops ...

  19. Getting help

    Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel. Emergency services in Egypt. Ambulance: 123. Fire: 180. Police: 122. Contact your travel provider and insurer

  20. How to plan the ultimate adventure in Egypt

    3. Edfu. Board a cruise boat in Luxor and spend the best part of the day sailing the Nile, with scenes of desert dunes and a shoreline punctuated with date palms unspooling outside your cabin. The ...

  21. CIA Director Burns visits Cairo as Gaza ceasefire and hostage ...

    CIA Director Bill Burns is in Cairo amid intensive negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage deal in the Israel-Hamas war, a person familiar with the matter says. Burns has acted as a key ...

  22. Travelling to Egypt

    Egypt travel advice. FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  23. Secretary Blinken's Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry

    Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. The Secretary reaffirmed that the United States does not support a major military ground operation in Rafah, where over one million people have taken shelter, and he reiterated the United States' rejection of any forced displacement of Palestinians ...

  24. Israel says Egypt needs to reopen the Rafah border crossing with Gaza

    Israel's Foreign Affairs Minister said on Tuesday Egypt must be 'persuaded' to reopen the Rafah border crossing with Gaza to "allow the continued delivery of international humanitarian aid ...