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Tourism is allowed in Egypt and specific flights have also started resuming. Tourist can travel to Egypt as long as they fulfil the country’s COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines.

Countries eligible for Egypt e-Visa online

The following countries are eligible for Egypt eVisa:

Albania, Austria, Australia, Bulgaria, Belgium, Croatia, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Poland, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, South Korea, Switzerland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States.

Countries that need visa from the Egyptian embassy or consulate

Algeria, Afghanistan, Burundi, Bangladesh, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Iran, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Kosovo, Liberia, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Nigeria, Niger, Tunisia, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia.

Visa exemption (Free Visa)

Egypt offers free visa for short stay of 14 days to Hong Kong, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon (but for certain airports only on a charter flight), Oman, Macao, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Malaysia.

Places to visit

• Pyramids of Giza
• White Desert
• Cruising the Nile
• The Egyptian Museum

Guidelines for travellers to Egypt

Considering the consequences of Covid-19 outbreak, Egypt Government has implemented few safety guidelines for incoming tourists in the country. Such measures are helpful for both residents and tourists in terms of a safe stay in the country. Hence, before you enter the country, make sure you consider following the pointers listed below:

• Wearing a mask is compulsory when out in public in Egypt. Everyone needs to wear mask in supermarkets, office, banks, restaurants; and also, when travelling via public transportation. Commuters not adhering to this directive, will not have access to any Egyptian public transportation.
• Health status approved hotels are currently limited to 50% capacity and are required to follow specific regulations.
• Food court, Restaurants and tourist places are currently running at reduced capacity and with limited hours.
• With limited number of attendees along with other health precautions places of worship have also reopened.
• Egypt restaurants and cafes are still required to close by 10 pm even though, there is no evening curfew. Shops are now required to close by 9 pm.
• Avoid big gatherings of people and clean your hands frequently, especially after getting in touch with others.

PCR TEST ON ARRIVAL

People arriving from any of below listed countries are subject to go for COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival:

Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Belize, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guyana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Myanmar, Mexico, Nicaragua, Nepal, Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, Vietnam and Venezuela.

Alternatively, travellers did not get their medical certificate before arriving on direct flights to any of the airports listed below, should go for a PCR test on arrival, which will cost them $30:

• Hurghada (HRG)
• Marsa Alam (RMF)
• Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)
• Taba (TCP)

Quarantine Condition:

Egypt do not require any quarantine from the incoming passengers to their country. However, passengers are required to go for PCR test upon arrival, and make sure to stay in their respective hotel rooms until they receive their PCR test report. Passengers normally get the test results within 12 to 24 hrs. If tested positive, it’s a clear instruction for them to undergo 14 days self-isolation. Under such scenarios, the cost of the PCR test has to be paid by the passengers only.

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