Egypt Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of July 14, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of July 14, 2025
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Last updated March 28, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Updated information on border crossing charges at Taba ( 'Entry requirements')”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
July 14, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Egypt since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Egypt safe? What the official advisory says
in Egypt due to terrorism , crime , and health . Some areas have increased risk.
- The U.S. Embassy has limited ability to help dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained.
- Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be solely Egyptian citizens.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning:
Egyptian authorities generally offer effective security protection. However, extremists continue to express interest in planning and carrying out attacks. Security is generally present at potential targets, which include:
- Religious sites (mosques, churches, monasteries, and buses traveling there)
- Local government buildings, and diplomatic facilities (embassies)
- Tourist sites
- Transportation centers
- Shopping malls
- Restaurants and foreign businesses
- Resorts
- Roadside checkpoints
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of July 14, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Egypt travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Egypt?
As of July 14, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Egypt at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Egypt travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on July 14, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Egypt?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated March 28, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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