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Can US citizens travel to Egypt right now?

Should you travel to Egypt right now? Trips throughout primary tourist regions of Egypt are continuing to operate as usual. The country's alert level from the State Department also hasn't changed since July 13, and remains at a “Level 3: Reconsider Travel.”



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Traveling to Egypt in 2023 is completely safe.

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Yes, Sharm El Sheikh is safe to visit now in 2023. The Egyptian government has taken a number of steps to improve security in the country, including increased security measures at airports and resorts. Sharm El Sheikh is a popular tourist destination, and the Egyptian government is committed to protecting visitors.

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Is it safe to travel to Hurghada? Hurghada, a popular Red Sea resort, is also deemed safe to travel to by the Foreign Office.

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Travel to the Egypt pyramids is very safe. Pickpockets, purse snatchers and scammers are probably the biggest risk for tourists visiting the pyramids, and especially when there are large crowds.

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Yes, US citizens require a visa to Egypt from USA. The Egypt visa cost is USD 25 for a single-entry visa and USD 60 for a multiple entry visa. The Egypt visa processing time is 7 days. The evisa for Egypt allows a single-entry / multiple-entry stay of 30 days.

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In addition to being up to date on routine vaccines, travelers to Egypt should obtain hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

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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.

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Yes it's perfectly safe to leave your hotel anytime day or night.

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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.

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Since Egypt's revolution in 2011, Egyptian politics and security, especially in Cairo, have been in a state of unrest. Luxor's sights are relatively safe, however, more terrorist attacks have occurred since former president Hosni Mubarak was overthrown, so it's best to avoid political demonstrations and stay alert.

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