What Do I Need to Know Before Travelling to Egypt?
Your complete pre-travel checklist to ensure a smooth and memorable Egypt travel experience
📋 Essential Steps Before Your Egypt Travel
🛂 Documents & Visa Requirements
Required Documents
- ● Passport: Valid for at least 6 months from entry date
- ● Egypt Visa: Tourist visa required for most nationalities
- ○ Return Ticket: Proof of onward travel
- ○ Hotel Confirmation: Booking confirmation or tour itinerary
💡 Visa Options
E-Visa (Recommended)
Apply online before travel
$25 USD
single entry
Processing: 7 days
Visa on Arrival
Available at airports
$25 USD
cash
Immediate processing
💉 Health & Vaccination Checklist
✓ Recommended Vaccines
- Hepatitis A (recommended)
- Hepatitis B (for longer stays)
- Typhoid (recommended)
- Routine vaccines (MMR, DTaP, flu)
🏥 Health Preparation
- Consult your doctor 4-6 weeks before travel
- Pack personal medications
- Bring hand sanitizer and basic first aid
- Consider travel health insurance
💰 Money & Insurance Essentials
Currency & Payment
💵 Cash
Bring USD or EUR
Exchange at airports or
banks
Egyptian Pound (EGP) is local currency
💳 Cards
Credit cards widely accepted
ATMs
available in tourist areas
Notify your bank of travel
💡 Tips
Tipping is customary
Carry small
bills
Negotiate prices at markets
🛡️ Travel Insurance (Essential)
Comprehensive travel insurance is crucial for Egypt travel. Ensure coverage includes:
- Medical emergencies
- Emergency evacuation
- Trip cancellation
- Lost luggage
🧳 Essential Packing Checklist
👕 Clothing
- ✓ Lightweight, breathable fabrics
- ✓ Long sleeves for sun protection
- ✓ Modest clothing for religious sites
- ✓ Comfortable walking shoes
- ✓ Sun hat and sunglasses
- ✓ Light jacket for evenings
🏥 Health & Safety
- ✓ High SPF sunscreen
- ✓ Insect repellent
- ✓ Personal medications
- ✓ Hand sanitizer
- ✓ Basic first aid kit
- ✓ Rehydration salts
📱 Electronics
- ✓ Universal power adapter
- ✓ Portable charger/power bank
- ✓ Camera with extra memory cards
- ✓ Phone with offline maps
- ✓ Copies of important documents
- ✓ Emergency contact list
🌡️ Climate & Best Time to Visit
🌞 Egypt Weather Overview
Egypt has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. Plan your packing and activities accordingly.
❄️ Winter (Dec-Feb)
15-25°C
Best time to visit
Pack
layers
🌸 Spring (Mar-May)
20-35°C
Great weather
Light clothing
☀️ Summer (Jun-Aug)
25-40°C
Very hot
Sun protection
🍂 Autumn (Sep-Nov)
20-35°C
Pleasant weather
Comfortable
clothes
🕌 Cultural Tips & Etiquette
✓ Do's
- Dress modestly, especially at religious sites
- Learn basic Arabic greetings
- Tip service providers appropriately
- Respect local customs and traditions
- Ask permission before photographing people
✗ Don'ts
- Don't show soles of feet or use left hand
- Avoid public displays of affection
- Don't refuse hospitality rudely
- Don't photograph military or government buildings
- Don't drink alcohol in public outside tourist areas
🎯 Final Preparation Steps
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📄 Printable Checklist
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