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  1. Egypt Travel Advisory

    Review the Country Security Report for Egypt. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler's Checklist. Sinai Peninsula - Level 4: Do Not Travel The Sinai Peninsula remains a particularly dangerous area, with frequent attacks on ...

  2. Egypt travel advice

    If you are concerned about friends or family, or need support from the UK government, call the British Embassy in Cairo. Telephone: + 20 (0)2 2791 6000. If you have technical difficulties using ...

  3. Entry requirements

    Passport validity requirements. To enter Egypt, your passport must have an 'expiry date' at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least one blank page. Check with your travel ...

  4. Travel advice and advisories for Egypt

    Local authorities could impose movement restrictions on short notice. If you are in or near affected areas: ... Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Safaga and Soma Bay) and to the Upper Egypt cities of Aswan and Luxor. While the beach resort areas are generally considered safe, sporadic terrorist attacks have targeted foreign tourists in recent years ...

  5. Safety and security

    Ramadan in Egypt in 2025 will likely begin 28 February or 1 March and last for 30 days. Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts. You should also:

  6. Egypt (Travel Restrictions, COVID Tests & Quarantine Requirements)

    This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021. At a Glance Travel Restrictions Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Allowed Vaccination Requirements: Passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate stating full vaccination at least 14 days before travel are exempt from testing. Accepted vaccines are AstraZeneca, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer.BioNTech, Sinopharm, Sinovac, and Sputnik V. Tourist ...

  7. 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.

  8. Navigating Travel Restrictions: What You Need To Know About Visiting

    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect travel worldwide, it's important to stay updated on the current travel restrictions in place for popular tourist destinations. If you are planning a trip to Hurghada, a beautiful resort city located on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, it is essential to be aware of the travel restrictions currently in place.

  9. Is Hurghada Safe? 5 things you NEED TO KNOW before traveling to Egypt

    1 - Safety. We consider Hurghada safe to travel. Egypt as a whole is relatively safe to travel to, even more so in Hurghada for the fact that there are many resorts and infrastructure to support tourism. The people in Hurghada are warm and friendly, and we felt comfortable walking around both day and night. Obviously, common sense prevails and ...

  10. Egypt International Travel Information

    Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.

  11. Is it safe to travel: Egypt

    Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has also enhanced sterilization and disinfection measures at archaeological areas. These include the Valley of the Kings, the City Monastery in Hatshepsut, and more. We will be shedding light on three regions — Cairo, Southern Sinai, and Hurghada — for their unique travel restrictions.

  12. Egypt Travel Restrictions & Quarantine Requirements

    This article is reviewed regularly by Wego's editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated 6 August 2021 After months of dormancy due to the raging pandemic, the travel industry is gearing up for a return to small normalcy with borders reopening, easing of quarantine requirements, and creation of travel bubbles. […]

  13. Exploring Hurghada: An Update On Travel Restrictions And Guidelines

    Hurghada, the beautiful resort city located along the Red Sea coast of Egypt, has long been a popular destination for tourists seeking sun, sand, and relaxation. However, recent times have brought about a new reality with the emergence of travel restrictions due to the global pandemic. ... What are the current travel restrictions for Hurghada ...

  14. Health

    At least 8 weeks before your trip: check the latest vaccine recommendations for Egypt. see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page. See what health ...

  15. Is Hurghada Safe? What you Need to Know Before Your Trip

    Safety tips. While in Hurghada, it's always best to take a few safety precautions. Here are some tips to keep in mind: Avoid going out alone at night and in deserted areas. Keep your valuables safely locked up. Don't carry a lot of cash or wear expensive jewelry in public. Only use licensed taxis and tour guides.

  16. 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 .

  17. Egypt Travel Advice & Safety

    Travel restrictions and disruptions. If you travel around Egypt, you may be stopped at military and civilian checkpoints. Officials at checkpoints have detained and harassed foreigners. Sinai. Rules apply to people entering the Sinai, including via the Ahmed Hamdi tunnel. When you enter, you must present one of the following:

  18. Hurghada Travel Advice

    Best time to go to Hurghada. Expect plenty of sunshine, very little rainfall and average temperatures that soar into the mid 30s during Hurghada summers. Bear in mind this is a desert climate, though, so you'll need to prepare for slightly chilly evenings. As for the sea, it hovers at a warm 20°C all year round.

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

    On Rafah - Egypt's border crossing with Gaza - the FCDO advises: "Movement to the Rafah crossing and beyond is at your own risk. You should only travel if you judge it is safe to do so ...

  20. Regional risks

    Travel in and from Sudan is at your own risk. See Sudan travel advice. If you are a British national and have crossed into Egypt from Sudan without valid documents, contact the British Embassy in ...

  21. Travel Guidelines

    Flying from Egypt. Many countries requiring a COVID-19 PCR test require to have it taken through the 'Central Public Health Laboratories' - Ministry of Health or through any approved facility in Egypt. ... Hurghada or Luxor without PCR: Non-vaccinated passengers arriving in Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada or Luxor can fly without covid-19 test but ...

  22. hurghada travel restrictions

    1. Re: hurghada travel restrictions. Hi Damian. You can get a PCR test on Arrival at Hurghada Airport for $30 USD Per Person and you don't need to have proir to travel out of UK. Kids under 6 don't require PCR certificate for entering Egypt. 2. Re: hurghada travel restrictions.

  23. Is it safe to travel to Egypt? The latest Foreign Office advice as

    Deputy Travel Editor. October 26, 2023 7:56 pm. UK travellers planning trips to Egypt may be concerned whether it is safe to visit the country following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. While ...

  24. Egypt Travel Advisory

    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: The Sinai Peninsula (with the exception of travel to Sharm El-Sheikh by air) due to terrorism. The Western Desert due to terrorism.