Egypt Travel Restrictions & Covid-19

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COVID-19 is a threat to almost every country on the planet. COVID-19 risk, public health policy, and travel advice or limitations may all change fast, so travelers should make sure they have up-to-date COVID-19 information and be prepared for rapid changes in guidance both before and during their trip.

Before travelling to Egypt, all passengers should review the FCDO travel advice and carefully assess their own situation as well as the hazards of COVID-19. This is especially crucial for people who are at increased risk of COVID-19 and should seek medical advice before travelling. Learn more about Covid-19 || Download as PDF || Updated Requirements for All Air Travelers to the U.S. due to COVID-19

Egypt Travel Restrictions & Prevention

When visiting Egypt, visitors should: Consider the danger at each destination, including any transit countries, as well as the risk while travelling. Inquire with the airline or tour operator about risk-reduction measures in place. Follow the most recent social distancing and facial covering guidelines, as well as any local restrictions, and maintain proper hand, respiratory, and personal cleanliness at all times. This is especially vital if you are staying with friends or relatives.
See the information on things to consider while calculating the risk of COVID-19 for travelers.

If tourists get COVID-19 symptoms while overseas, they should do the following:

Follow local recommendations for self-isolation, testing, and avoiding travel.
Get in touch with their travel insurance provider. Seek medical attention if necessary. 

Egypt Travel Restrictions & Quarantine Policy

Transit is allowed

Travelers are permitted to enter Egypt. If it's not too much trouble, actually look at the documentation, quarantine as well as testing necessities before traveling.

For additional details about  this restriction/procedure, view the government source ( US EMBASSY-EGYPT)

⊕ Last updated on Oct 03, 2021, 7:17 PM 

Visa Requirements

⊕ You need a visa. You may be eligible for an eVisa for your trip.

Quarantine may be required for unvaccinated travelers

Travelers who are not vaccinated arriving without a negative COVID-19 test result are required to quarantine on arrival.

For additional details about  this restriction/procedure, view the government source ( US EMBASSY-EGYPT)

⊕ Last updated on Oct 03, 2021, 7:17 PM 

Visa Requirements

⊕ You need a visa. You may be eligible for an eVisa for your trip.

Travel is allowed with restrictions

Travelers are allowed to transit through Egypt by air. Most transit travelers are required to: -Stay in the airport; travelers that do intend to leave the airport must follow the standard entry procedures.

For additional details about  this restriction/procedure, view the government source (Egypt Air)

⊕ Last updated on Oct 03, 2021, 7:17 PM 

Visa Requirements

⊕ You need a visa. You may be eligible for an eVisa for your trip.

Egypt Travel Restrictions & Vaccination Policy

 

No quarantine required for vaccinated travelers

Travelers who are vaccinated are not required to quarantine on arrival.

For additional details about  this restriction/procedure, view the government source (Egypt Air)

⊕ Last updated on Oct 03, 2021, 7:17 PM 

Visa Requirements

⊕ You need a visa. You may be eligible for an eVisa for your trip.

Proof of negative COVID-19 test results for unvaccinated travelers
Travelers arriving from Argentina, Australia ( and 23 more ) must have a printed negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result in Arabic or English. The test must be taken a maximum of 96 hours before departure.
Additional details
This requirement does not apply to:
  • Fully vaccinated travelers
  • Travelers in transit
  • Travelers under the age of 6.

For additional details about  this restriction/procedure, view the government source ( US EMBASSY-EGYPT)

⊕ Last updated on Oct 03, 2021, 7:17 PM 

Visa Requirements

⊕ You need a visa. You may be eligible for an eVisa for your trip.

Mandatory health declaration form

Travelers are required to complete a health declaration before travel.

Additional government form

For additional details about  this restriction/procedure, view the government source (Egypt Air)

⊕ Last updated on Oct 03, 2021, 7:17 PM 

Visa Requirements

⊕ You need a visa. You may be eligible for an eVisa for your trip.

Mandatory vaccination certificate
 
Fully vaccinated travelers must have a vaccination certificate proving they have received all required doses of an approved vaccine. The accepted vaccines are: Astra Zeneca, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm, Sinovac, or Sputnik V. The certificate should show the last dose was administered at least 14 days ago and must have either a QR code or an authorized accredited laboratory’s stamp. In case of any scraping, cancellation, or addition, the certificate will not be accepted.
Additional details
Travelers who do not have a QR code on their certificate must reach out to the Egyptian Embassy for approval.

For additional details about  this restriction/procedure, view the government source (Egypt Air)

⊕ Last updated on Oct 03, 2021, 7:17 PM 

Visa Requirements

⊕ You need a visa. You may be eligible for an eVisa for your trip.

 
Proof of negative COVID-19 test results may be required for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers do not need a negative COVID-19 test result if they have a vaccination certificate with a QR code or a stamp from an authorized accredited laboratory. Please contact your nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate to see if your vaccination certificate qualifies. Travelers without a vaccination certificate with a QR code or an authorized laboratory stamp must follow the guidelines for unvaccinated travelers and must have a negative COVID-19 test result.

For additional details about  this restriction/procedure, view the government source (US embassy-Egypt)

⊕ Last updated on Oct 03, 2021, 7:17 PM 

Visa Requirements

⊕ You need a visa. You may be eligible for an eVisa for your trip.

Masks are mandatory in public

Travelers aged 6 years and older must wear masks in closed public places.

For additional details about  this restriction/procedure, view the government source (US emabassy-Egypt)

⊕ Last updated on Oct 03, 2021, 7:17 PM 

Visa Requirements

⊕ You need a visa. You may be eligible for an eVisa for your trip.

Egypt travel restrictions map

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