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. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.Review the Country Security Report for Egypt.Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country specific COVID-19 information.Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation.Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined Egypt has a low level of COVID-19. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Egypt.

Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be Egyptian citizens. Embassy may have a limited ability to provide consular services to dual U.S.-Egyptian citizens. citizens have been detained for participating in protests and for posting content on social media perceived as critical of Egypt or its allies. 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 Airmen (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.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. Reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism.

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