![]() Extra measures are in place at tourist sites. The authorities in Egypt maintain a significant security presence across the country, including armed security officers stationed at important sites, critical infrastructure, and road checkpoints. You can find a list of public holidays on the Egyptian Presidency website. You should follow the advice of Egyptian authorities, remaining particularly vigilant and maintaining a high level of security awareness in crowded places and at large gatherings. There is a heightened threat of terrorist attacks targeting Coptic Christians from extremists linked to Daesh-Sinai in Egypt. Terrorists have targeted tourists in Egypt in the past. Terrorist attacks have occurred over local holiday weekends. There is a heightened threat of terrorist attacks in or around religious sites and during religious festivals, such as the month of Ramadan and the Christmas period (including Coptic Christmas on 7 January), when terrorist groups have sometimes called for attacks. Targets might include Egyptian security forces, religious sites, large public gatherings and places visited by foreigners. There is considered to be a heightened threat of terrorist attack globally against UK interests and British nationals, from groups or individuals motivated by the conflict in Iraq and Syria.Īlthough most attacks occur in North Sinai, there remains a risk of terrorist attacks across the country. Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Egypt. If you are now in Egypt and need consular assistance, such as an emergency travel document, contact the British Embassy in Cairo on + 2 (02) 2791 6000.Īn estimated 500,000 British nationals visited Egypt in 2022. ![]() There is almost no infrastructure at these border crossings and individuals are currently waiting several days to transit the border, with very limited access to food and water. Travel within Sudan is conducted at your own risk. If you are a British national planning to cross into Egypt at Argeen or Qustul and you do not have valid documentation with you, please contact the British Embassy in Cairo on + 2 (02) 2791 6000. We do not have a permanent presence at the Egyptian border and our ability to provide consular assistance is very limited. The nearest town in Sudan to the crossings is Wadi Halfa (30km from border). There are two main land border crossings between Egypt and Sudan, at Qustul and Argeen. There continues to be reports of large numbers of people attempting to cross the border into Egypt. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance. It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. ![]() If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
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