Egypt

Government Travel Advisories for Egypt

United States

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk. The U.S. Embassy has limited ability to help dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be solely Egyptian citizens. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Northern and Midd

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — FCDO advises against all travel to within 20km of the Egypt-Libya border, except for the town of El Salloum, where we advise against all but essential travel. FCDO advises against all travel to the North Sinai Governorate. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the northern part of the South Sinai Governorate, beyond the St Catherine-Nuweibaa road, except for the coastal areas along the

Canada

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Egypt due to ongoing tensions in the region, the unpredictable security situation and the threat of terrorism.

New Zealand

Exercise Increased Caution — There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand, with some areas where you should avoid non-essential travel or avoid all travel. Conflicts in the Middle East could result in an increase in tensions elsewhere in the region. The security situation in the region could deteriorate without notice, and may result in further travel disruptions. Monitor t

Germany

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Egypt.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Egypt.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Egypt.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — Egypt