Egypt has lifted stay at home orders, and resumed some transportation options and business operations.

In case you need assistance completing your application, iVisa has a fantastic support service that you can call 24/7. Egypt’s borders are under military control; movement of non-military persons and vehicles is substantially restricted, and in some cases prohibited, within these areas. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page. Although the Egyptian transit visa usually comes with no geographic limitations, it is no surprise that most travelers obtain a transit visa for Cairo. Arrest Notification: If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately.

Well-known brands of bottled beverages are generally considered to be safe if the seal is intact. If visitors decide to drive, it is essential that they take the utmost precautions and drive defensively. Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Egyptian border areas other than official ports of entry. Apply for the tourist visa for a single trip to Egypt now, Apply for a multiple entry Egypt visa now.

Travel to the Libyan and Sudanese borders is also not recommended. Visitors with an eVisa can enter Egypt for a maximum of 30 days in Total.

When selecting a restaurant, travelers should select a clean and reputable place, eat only freshly prepared, cooked foods, avoid all uncooked food including raw fruits and vegetables.

Iranian passport holders represent an exemption as Iranian citizens must apply for a transit visa regardless of the transit time between their flights. Travelers should ensure that they arrive to the airport early with sufficient Egyptian currency to pay any fines. Travellers are required to show travel itinerary, hotel bookings/details about places to visit if going as tourist, supporting letter from company or invitation letter for business/family visit on arrival in Egypt.

Harassment of women, including foreigners, remains a serious problem. Its 3 terminals welcome 40 million passengers every year and Cairo International Airport is now considered the second most trafficked airport in the African continent — the first being OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa. Be skeptical about sending money to anyone known only through online contact. Police have confiscated rainbow flags and sometimes detained their owners. Potential penalties for violating are harsh, and a recently passed law authorizes the death penalty for using a drone in support of terrorist activity.

See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage. Most sites have specially designated tourist police who can assist in uncomfortable situations. Vaccinations: Travelers should be up-to-date on all recommended vaccinations, per CDC’s 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).