EGYPT

The Country is Open!

Positive developments in Egypt! The country is open for tourism and flights have resumed. however, some COVID-19 restrictions to travel to Egypt are still in place.

The government is issuing visas and it is recommended that visitors from eligible countries apply online for an eVisa to enter the country.

Overseas visitors must present a negative PCR test certificate upon arrival. The test must be based on a nasal or oral swab and the certificate issued by an approved laboratory. Certificates are accepted in Arabic or English. 

The coronavirus test medical certificate has to be issued no more than 72 hours before the flight to Egypt. However, this has been extended to 96 hours, for travellers arriving from the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guyana, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Thailand, the USA, the UK, Uruguay,  Venezuela.

Passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate stating full vaccination at least 14 days before travel are exempt from testing. Accepted vaccines are AstraZeneca, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech, Sinopharm, Sinovac and Sputnik V. Children under the age of 6 are also exempt from this entry requirement.

Please contact us for questions and always check the latest information before making any arrangements to visit Egypt.