
A multiple entry visa is also obtainable for 60 USD. citizens can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for a 25 USD fee. citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

government employees are not authorized to travel to these areas (with the exception of the beach resort of Sharm El-Sheikh travel to Sharm El-Sheikh is only permitted by air). citizens anywhere in the Sinai Peninsula as U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. The Sinai Peninsula remains a particularly dangerous area, with frequent attacks on security forces and civilians.

Being near anti-government protests can draw scrutiny from Egyptian police and security forces. Local law prohibits protesting or demonstrating without a permit.

citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices. Terrorists have targeted religious sites, to include mosques, churches, monasteries, and buses traveling to these locations.ĭue to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Egypt, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). Terrorists have conducted attacks in urban areas, including in Cairo, despite the heavy security presence. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, and have targeted diplomatic facilities, tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, western businesses, restaurants, resorts, and local government facilities. Egyptian border areas due to military zones.Ĭountry Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Egypt.The Sinai Peninsula (with the exception of travel to Sharm El-Sheikh by air) due to terrorism.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. Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.
