Travel advisory · EgyptSome governments advise against travel to parts of Egypt.The warnings cover only these areas: Gaza Strip, Ismailia Governorate (east of Suez Canal), North Sinai, Sudan border, Western Desert, Within 50 km of Libyan border, Area west of Nile Valley and Nile Delta, Libyan border (crossings), Northern South Sinai (beyond St Catherine-Nuweiba road).Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Gaza Strip · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, New Zealand
- Ismailia Governorate (east of Suez Canal) · avoid all travel · Canada, UK
- North Sinai · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, US
- Sudan border · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, France, Italy
- Western Desert · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand, US
- Within 50 km of Libyan border · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Area west of Nile Valley and Nile Delta · avoid non-essential travel · New Zealand, UK
- Libyan border (crossings) · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, Italy
- Northern South Sinai (beyond St Catherine-Nuweiba road) · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand, UK
Also named by one government: Egypt-Israel border area (Germany), Egyptian border areas (military zones) (US), Middle Sinai (US), Port Said Governorate (east of Suez Canal) (Canada), Suez Governorate (east of Suez Canal) (Canada), Western Desert border zone toward Libya (France), Within 20 km of Egypt-Libya border (UK), Bahariya-Siwa road (UK), Bir Tawil Trapezoid (UK), Desert west of Marsa Matruh, Faiyum and Abu Simbel (France), Gebel Al Uweynat to Gilf El Kebir region (Italy), Hala'ib Triangle (UK), Non-tourist desert areas (Italy), Rafah border crossing (Gaza) (Ireland), South Sinai Governorate (Germany)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Jul 15, 2025 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen (keine Gesamtwarnung) (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution elsewhere in Egypt (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Increased vigilance for the rest of the country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 3, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
