Egypt-Libya border

FCDO advises advises against all travel to within 20km of the Egypt-Libya border, except for the town of El Salloum,Salloum where(where we advise against all but essential travel.travel).

North Sinai

FCDO advises advises against all travel to the NorthGovernorate Sinaiof Governorate.North Sinai.

Northern part of South Sinai

FCDO advises advises against all but essential travel to the northern part of the SouthGovernorate Sinaiof Governorate,South Sinai, beyond the St Catherine-Nuweibaa road, except for the coastal areas along the west and east of the peninsula.

EasternThe eastern part of Ismailiyah Governorate

FCDO advises advises against all but essential travel to the Ismailiyah Governorate east of the Suez Canal.

Western Desert

FCDO advises advises against all but essential travel to the area west of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta regions, except for:

• Luxor, Qina, Aswan, Abu Simbel and the Valley of the Kings
• the Faiyum Governorate of Faiyum
• the coastal areas between the Nile Delta and Marsa Matruh
• the Marsa Matruh-Siwa roadRoad
• the oasis town of Siwa
• the Giza Governorate north-east of the Bahariya Oasis
• the road between Giza and Farafra (but FCDOwe advisesadvise against all but essential travel on the road between Bahariya and Siwa)
• Bahariya Oasis, Farafra, the White Desert and Black Desert

Hala’ib Triangle and Bir Tawil Trapezoid

FCDO advises advises against all but essential travel to the Hala’ib Triangle and the Bir Tawil Trapezoid.

Conflict in neighbouring Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs)  (OPTs)

The Israeli government has declared a state of emergency across the whole country. International borders in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs)(OPTs) could close at short notice,notice. includingAs a result, the Tabaland border crossinginto between Israel andfrom Egypt.Egypt at Taba could close with little notice. Check with local authorities and readconsult Israelthe travel advice for Israel and the OPTsOccupied travelPalestinian adviceTerritories before trying to cross.cross the border.

In response to events in Israel and the OPTs, a number of demonstrations have taken place in Egypt and protests have been planned, including after Friday prayers. Demonstrations could take place at short notice, with a heavy security presence in place. You should avoid large gatherings, demonstrations and protests. See Safety and security

Entering Egypt from Gaza     

Gaza

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• information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers

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Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.