Entry Requirements For Egypt Covid In 2022

January 20, 2022 Moscow

While it is home to one of the world’s wonders, the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt is much more than its magnificent past. Egypt offers everything to meet any traveler’s needs, from enormous ancient markets to sophisticated beach resorts – and its doors are officially open to the public this year. Here are all of the most recent 2022 COVID-19 entrance requirements for the United States that all passengers should be aware of before scheduling their trip.

Entry Requirements For Countries Permitted to Visit Egypt For Tourism

COVID-19 Testing Entry Requirements

Most travelers heading to Egypt must show a negative PCR or antigen test certificate, with results in either English or Arabic. The certificate must be issued no more than 72 hours (24 hours for antigen tests) before the flight to Egypt. However, for those coming from Japan, China, Thailand, North America, South America, Canada, London, Paris, and Frankfurt, the window is stretched to 96 hours.

For travelers who are fully vaccinated in a country that provides a QR code on its vaccination certificates – such as the NHS app or the EUDCC – there is no testing requirement.

Quarantine Entry Requirements

Travelers do not need to quarantine when entering the country. However, those who test positive whilst in Egypt will be subjected to a 14 day mandatory quarantine period.

Health Form

All arrivals need to fill in a health care declaration form for Egypt. The form will ask their basic travel information, contact details and about symptoms and exposure to Covid-19. These can be completed online or during the flight.

COVID-19 Travel Insurance Entry Requirements

Egypt has made travel insurance a mandatory requirement. However, they have not specified minimum requirements other than lasting the duration of stay. It is recommended that all travelers purchase a solid travel insurance policy prior to starting their journey to any destination.

COVID-19 Health Requirements While in Egypt

It is compulsory to wear a face mask when out in public in Egypt, including when on public transportation. Travelers should be aware that restrictions can change quickly.

COVID-19 Vaccine Entry Requirements

Vaccination is not a requirement for entry, with negative testing permitted as a means of entry for those who are not vaccinated. Those who are vaccinated but do not have a QR code on their certificate may not be accepted.

Egypt Covid-19 Entry Requirements:

A vaccination certificate that either has a valid QR code or is certified from the Egyptian Embassy/Consulate at the country of departure.
If a traveler does not have a vaccination certificate that meets the above requirements, a certified negative PCR test result, performed a maximum of 72 hours prior to the time of departure will be accepted instead
Travel insurance that covers the length of stay in Egypt will be checked by airlines prior to departure
Travelers must ensure that they fill in the health declaration form