Travel advice for Egypt

Avoid northern Sinai, Gaza and Israel borders, the Sahara, and Libyan and Sudanese borders due to high security risks. The Libyan and Sudanese borders are closed, with kidnapping risk. Avoid unnecessary travel to the rest of Sinai and inland South Sinai, except west coast resorts up to Sharm el Sheikh and west coast road. Watch for terrorist attacks near security installations, demonstrations and Christian sites; avoid crowds and obey authorities.

Travel only with compelling reasons due to very high risk. Avoid all travel to northern Sinai and zones near Libya and Sudan; avoid nonessential travel to the desert west of the Nile and southern Sinai north of Road 36, except in named tourist and coastal areas. Terrorism, kidnapping, military action, earthquakes, sandstorms and traffic accidents are risks. Drive between southern Sinai tourist areas only on main roads in daylight.

Germany advises a high degree of caution for Egypt, and avoiding all travel for parts of it.

Avoid travel to the northern and central Sinai Peninsula and the border regions with Libya and Sudan. Elsewhere in Egypt, exercise increased caution because of the threat of terrorism, particularly around tourist attractions, large crowds, religious sites, and security installations. Avoid photographing police or military personnel, respect local customs, and avoid provocative behaviour, as sexual harassment and overstaying can cause problems.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Egypt because regional tensions may disrupt travel, terrorism occurs nationwide, and driving is hazardous. Do not travel to North Sinai, including the Taba-Suez Road, or Gaza via the closed Rafah crossing, and avoid independent travel to remote deserts near Libyan and Sudanese borders. Arrive by air for Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Nile tourist areas, including Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel.

Avoid all travel to North Sinai and the Libya border area because counterterrorism operations are under way, and consider early evacuation if there. In South Sinai, avoid non-essential travel except along the Aqaba Bay coast from Dahab to Sharm el-Sheikh, where take sufficient care. Take sufficient care in the named western and southern desert areas and Greater Cairo, but avoid non-essential travel to other areas where level 2 applies because terrorism cannot be ruled out.

Avoid travel to North Sinai north of the Suez Taba line, the borders with Israel and Gaza, Libya and Sudan, Bir Tawil and the Hala'ib Triangle. Travel only if essential to western Egypt except Siwa, central and northwestern Sinai, and the Hala'ib Triangle area. Elsewhere, travel with caution due to terrorism, theft, desert robberies, kidnapping near Libya, romance scams, sexual violence, harsh drug penalties and discrimination against LGBT people.

Exercise increased caution because terrorism, kidnapping, protests and crime are risks. Avoid all travel to the Libya, Sudan and Israel border areas, especially northern Sinai and Western Desert, where military and security operations occur. Avoid southern Sinai except Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab and Nuweiba, and check security before visits to Saint Catherine’s Monastery or Mount Sinai. Avoid unorganised mountain hikes and religious sites during religious holidays in Minya and Tanta.

Avoid all but essential travel to parts of Egypt; for the most restricted parts, avoid all travel. British passport holders normally need a visa, though stays at South Sinai resorts may not need one when arriving by air. Travel from Sudan is at your own risk because border conditions are unclear, infrastructure is minimal and visas on arrival are unavailable. At the Taba crossing, carry cash because ATMs are unreliable.

Exercise increased caution in Egypt because of terrorism, crime, health risks, and demonstrations. Do not travel to the Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula or Egyptian border areas; avoid the Western Desert due to safety risks unless traveling with a professionally licensed tour company. Theft, scams, and harassment are concerns, emergency care is limited, and polio vaccination should be current; people near demonstrations may be detained.

Travel can generally be made safely while observing regional conditions, but the Middle East conflict may change the situation quickly. Protests may flare without warning and become violent; avoid demonstrations and public gatherings, follow army and police instructions, and restrict movement outside hotels when tensions rise. Avoid all travel to Northern Sinai, the Western Desert and Libyan and Sudanese border areas, where consular assistance is unavailable.

Remain highly alert in Egypt because regional military conflict has increased security risks and may disrupt flights. Avoid demonstrations, rallies, churches and mosques, as terrorist attacks have targeted security personnel and tourists. In Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh, stay vigilant and use only secure transport outside resorts. Avoid all travel to North Sinai and desert areas west of the Nile.

Avoid all travel to northern Sinai Province and within 20 km of Libya's border. Avoid nonessential travel to southern Sinai north of Road 36, except routes and towns from Sharm el Sheikh to Taba or Suez. Avoid nonessential travel to deserts west of the Nile Valley and Delta, except the coast between Delta and Marsa Matruh and Road 19 from Marsa Matruh to Siwa Oasis; Fayoum Province is exempt.

Australia advises a high degree of caution for Egypt.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Egypt because of regional tensions, insecurity and terrorism. Avoid all travel to northern Sinai, parts of the Port Said, Ismailia and Suez governorates east of the Suez Canal, the Western Desert west of the Giza-Luxor-Aswan-Abu Simbel road, and areas within 50 kilometres of Libya. Avoid non-essential travel to northern South Sinai. Risks include attacks, armed groups, roadblocks, kidnappings, robberies and dangerous roads.

Monitor the situation, exercise caution, attend to personal safety and avoid large gatherings because attacks, bombings, drone impacts and violent clashes have caused casualties. Avoid all travel to the Sinai Peninsula, where attacks and explosive devices have caused serious casualties.

Exercise normal precautions in Egypt, but reconsider non-essential travel to North Sinai, northern South Sinai beyond the St Catherine-Nuweibaa Road, and eastern Ismailiyah east of the Suez Canal. Avoid border areas near Libya and Sudan. Petty theft and scams are common, while armed robbery, sexual assault and housebreaking are reported. Terrorist attacks on security forces may occur sporadically; crowded places and festive periods require care; respect Egyptian laws and customs.