What should I know before I go to Egypt?
What should I know before I go to Egypt?
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Egypt’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider. Egypt is on the red list for entering England.
What’s the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office?
The general advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is that you should avoid all non-essential foreign travel, although some countries are exempt from this.
Are there any restrictions on flights from the UK to Egypt?
The UK government has worked with Egyptian authorities to enable flights to resume, and on 22 October 2019 the restrictions were lifted. You should check with your airline or tour operator for information on services. There remains a heightened risk of terrorism against aviation in Egypt.
Are there any threats to foreigners in Egypt?
There have been threats to western nationals, institutions and businesses posted on websites and social media. The main threat to foreigners is from extremists linked to Daesh-Sinai. There is a heightened threat of terrorist attacks targeting Coptic Christians from extremists linked to Daesh-Sinai in Egypt.
What are the requirements to travel to Kenya from the UK?
The Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority announced that the following conditions will now apply to travellers: All passengers/crew, irrespective of nationality and residency status, coming to Kenya from the UK via any route of travel must be in possession of a valid COVID-19 negative PCR test certificate conducted within 96 hours before travel.
Is it safe to travel from the UK to Egypt?
Egypt is open for tourism from the UK. Negative PCR test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK. Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Egypt?
Do You need An ETD to enter the UK from Kenya?
UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are accepted for entry, airside transit and exit from Kenya. ETDs must be valid for 6 months. All ETD applicants are required to obtain an exit stamp from Kenyan Immigration prior to departure.