British passport holders travelling to Egypt normally need a visa. Visa processing fees are non-refundable. We advise you to get a visa before you travel, particularly if travelling for work or business. You can apply for a visa from the official Visa2Egypt portal or at your nearest Egyptian Consulate.
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The UK Foreign Office is not warning against travel to tourist areas in Egypt, such as the Red Sea resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada or the city of Cairo. It is advising against all travel to the following areas: Egypt-Libya border (within 20 km) North Sinai.
Passport and Visas:U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt. U.S. citizens can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for a 25 USD fee. A multiple entry visa is also obtainable for 60 USD.
Egypt is relatively easy on the wallet. Compared with places like Europe, North America, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, Egypt is cheaper to visit. Traveling through Egypt is similar in price to traveling through Southeast Asia.
January and February are definitely the best value months in terms of Egypt last minute travel deals. Travelers who adore a cooler Israel and Egypt, who do not want to spend their entire trip lying in the sun, go there time after time during these months.
We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Egypt. Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere in Egypt. Potential targets include religious sites and tourist locations.
South SinaiTerrorists have also kidnapped foreign nationals. Many bombings directly targeted tourists and their transport. If you travel to South Sinai: avoid road travel outside of Sharm El Sheikh.
According to government law, Egyptian citizens are required to present a marriage certificate. Foreign guests can check into the hotel without a marriage certificate or as unmarried couples.