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Flying to Egypt
Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Red Sea (Hurghada, Sharm)
Egypt offers visa-on-arrival ($25) at major airports for most Western passports — bring USD/EUR/GBP cash. Strict on antiquities export.
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⚠️The 3 things you need to know
- Antique export is heavily restricted — even items claimed to be replicas can be confiscated.
- Drone use is illegal without explicit permit; tourists have been arrested for casual drone flights.
- Personal protection items (pepper spray, tasers) are illegal.
📋Visa, passport & pets
Visa
Visa on arrival $25 at major airports for most Western passports (cash USD/EUR/GBP), or apply online before travel. · Egypt e-Visa ↗
Passport
6 months from entry.
✈️Major airlines flying here
⚠️ Country rules change. This page is a summary of common guidance based on official authorities cited above — always confirm with the destination embassy and your airline before flying, especially for controlled substances, restricted electronics, and biosecurity items.
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