Africa > Egypt: Covid-19 and Travel

Present Situation
Total cases: 515 645
Active cases: 48 85
Recovered: 442 182
Deaths: 24 613
Vaccination count: 53.8 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not required
• Masks are required in enclosed public places
• Masks are required in public transport
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Passengers from all countries can enter Egypt.
Passengers no longer need to show proof of full vaccination no longer required to take a COVID-19 test to fly to Egypt.
Tests: Not required
Quarantine: No
Quarantine not required
Information updated on 2023-03-15.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
Mosques have been open for daily prayers with the exception of Friday prayers. A ban on funerals and marriage ceremonies remains in place.
Clubs, coffee shops, and restaurants have reopened with preventative measures in place.
Hotels are able to open at 25% capacity.
Cinemas and theatres are allowed to reopen at a maximum seating capacity of 25% allowed
Mask use
Masks are required in enclosed public places
Masks are required in public transport
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Events of 25% capacity allowed.
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open