Exercise a high degree of caution in Egypt due to the unpredictable security situation and the threat of terrorism. Avoid all travel to northern Sinai due to terrorist activity and ongoing military operations by the Egyptian Armed Forces.
Avoid all travel to the following areas, due to smuggling, terrorist activities, the presence of armed groups and ongoing military operations: within 50 kilometres of the border with Libya the Western Desert, west of the Giza-Luxor-Aswan-Abu Simbel road, including the oasis of Dakhla This advisory excludes the following areas where you should exercise a high degree of caution:.
Avoid non-essential travel to the northern part of the Governorate of South Sinai, north of St. Catherine β Nuweiba β El Tor Road, due to the threat of terrorism. This advisory excludes the following locations, where you should exercise a high degree of caution:. Back to top. Following recent developments in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the security situation in neighbouring Sinai could deteriorate suddenly.
Local authorities could impose movement restrictions on short notice. The security situation in Egypt is unpredictable and certain regions of the country for instance, North Sinai, Western Desert, etc.
There is a significant risk of terrorist attacks throughout the country. Attacks can be indiscriminate and occur with no warning, including in Cairo.
