Egypt travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on April 26, 2025, 4:28 a.m.
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Do not travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays

April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.

Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.

Alert regarding measles overseas

March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.

[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases

Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."

Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)

Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.

[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))

Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Tax measures for mobile phones brought into Egypt from abroad

April 23, 2025, 1 a.m.
1. Overview of the System (1) Mobile phones brought into Egypt from outside on or after January 1st of this year, and which are connected to the Egyptian mobile network on or after that date, will be taxed at 38.5% of the price of the mobile phone itself. (Note from the Embassy: Therefore, existing mobile phones brought into Egypt before January 1st of this year and which were connected to the Egyptian mobile network before that date will not be subject to this measure.)

(2) The only devices covered are mobile phones. Tablets and laptops are not included in the measure.

(3) The measure does not apply when using a SIM card obtained outside Egypt to connect to the Egyptian mobile network (so-called international roaming connection).

(4) There is a 90-day grace period for payment, calculated from the date on which a mobile phone is activated using an Egyptian SIM card in Egypt. (Note from the Embassy: Therefore, if a short-term visitor purchases a SIM card in Egypt and connects to the Egyptian mobile network, it is considered possible to use the phone without paying customs duties for 90 days.)

(5) If the customs duties are not paid within the grace period mentioned in (4) above, the mobile phone in question will be blocked from communicating with the Egyptian mobile network. (Note from the Embassy: According to some reports, communication blocking for the relevant devices has already started as of April 7th of this year.)

(6) Even if you own a mobile phone that is subject to tax, you can apply for an exemption from paying customs duties for up to one device per person (see 3 below).

2. Specific operations related to the payment of customs duties (1) For taxable devices, an SMS will be sent from the sender "NTRA". (Note from the Embassy: The contents of the SMS are as follows, so please check your mobile phone to make sure it has not been received.)
https://www.eg.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00924.html

(2) Customs duties can be paid through the dedicated app "Telephony" or at the customs area in the airport upon arrival from overseas.

3. Tax exemption application (1) Upon arrival at the local airport, you will need to complete the required exemption procedures in the presence of a customs official at the customs counter (a desk in the baggage inspection area). (Note from the Embassy: This exemption application appears to be possible only at the customs counter at the airport, in the presence of a customs official.)

(2) Each person may only apply for one device. Applications for second or subsequent devices are not eligible.

4. Reference: Related information link (1) Egyptian government announcement dated January 1, 2019 (English)
https://www.sis.gov.eg/Story/203961/Egyptians-to-start-paying-taxes-on-imported-mobiles-1-January-2025%2C-not-retroactively?lang=en-gb

(2) "Telephony" app page (the FAQs at the bottom of the page are useful) (English, Arabic)
https://www.telephony.gov.eg/

(3) Local news (January 7: 10 Questions about Customs Duty Payment and Exemption via Telephony App) (Arabic)
https://www.youm7.com/story/2025/1/7/10-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A6%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%B3%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D9%88%D8%A5%D 8%B9%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%85-% D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D9%88%D8%A7%D 8%AA%D9%81-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%82/ 6838414#:~:text=9,%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84%20%D9%81%D9%8 A%D9%87%D8%A7%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9% 84%20%D8%A8%D8%B4%D9%83%D9%84%20%D8%B7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%8A

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