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6OCT Armed Forces Day — EgyptCairo13NOV Cairo International Film Festival — CairoCairo22FEB Abu Simbel Sun Festival — Aswan

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Egypt

Everything to have & know before you land in Egypt.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 51 EGP
Local time —
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Dial +20
Drives right
Plug C, F · ~230V

↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around July.

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📄 Entry — your passport

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Tourist VisaRequired📄 Entry & DocsRequired for most nationalities before entering EgyptSource · Official Egyptian e-Visa Portalofficial site
Passport ValidityRequired📄 Entry & DocsMust be valid for at least 6 months beyond planned stay
Water SafetyRequired💉 HealthAlways drink bottled water and avoid tap water
Google TranslateRecommended Must-have appsEssential for navigating Arabic language interactions
Travel VaccinesRecommended💉 HealthHepatitis A and Typhoid recommended for most travelersSource · CDC Travel Recommendations
Travel InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthEssential coverage for medical emergencies in Egypt
Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Egypt

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Level 2

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 M

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Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.