Travel requirements for Egypt
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Egypt — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Egypt
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive and have 1 blank page.
Visas
A eVisa may be required before travel — check the source link below for your specific circumstances.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Egypt. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Egypt
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
Recommended for those with sexual risk, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Pre-exposure for those with high-risk activities, long-stay travellers (>1 month), and those with limited access to post-exposure treatment.
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Recommended for those at increased risk.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Egypt.
Driving in Egypt
To drive in Egypt with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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