Introducing an online visa system, similar to those introduced by many countries in recent years will also decrease the issue of the visa on arrival Sharm El Sheikh , speeding up immigration queues at border control upon arrival. It is crucial that travelers self-inform of what products, materials, and substances can be brought into and taken from the country of Egypt.
Customs regulations in Egypt are known to be strict and travelers who carry illegal substances, objects, and other offensive items risk being prosecuted, fined or imprisoned.
There are certains allowances for liquids and substances such as alcohol, perfume, but also for products such as tobacco, cigarettes, and cigars. The following information details the quantities for liquids and other information for traveling to Sharm El Sheikh:. Travelers must be aware of passport requirements for Sharm El Sheikh prior to traveling.
Failure to observe the regulations for passports could result in rejected entry at the border or expulsion from the country while staying in Egypt. This requirement also forms part of the Sharm El Sheikh visa requirements. Unlike other Middle Eastern countries, Israeli stamps in your passport present no complications when entering Egypt. This is also the same for visitors traveling with an Israeli passport. You should adjust your travel plans accordingly. It is, however, for the Egyptian authorities to determine the right of entry into the country.
If you have any concerns, you should contact the Egyptian consulate. If you arrive in Egypt without this permission and the required documentation, the medication will not be allowed into the country and you may be prosecuted under Egyptian law.
The Egyptian Embassy website states that this should be in the form of an official letter from your GP, specifying details of your condition, the quantity of medication you will be carrying and that the medication is for your personal use only.
For further information and specific queries, contact the Egyptian Medical Office in London on There is no limit to the amount of hard currency that you may bring in, but sums that exceed USD 10, should be declared on arrival.
Certain valuables like electrical equipment, video cameras etc must be declared on arrival. Satellite phones and radio communications equipment brought into Egypt without prior clearance from the Ministry of Telecommunications are likely to be confiscated. Electrical items noted in passports on entry to Egypt must be produced on exit from the country. Failure to do so will result in payment of high rates of customs duty. Contact the Egyptian embassy in your country of residence for further information on customs requirements.
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Be wary of local shopkeepers inviting you to have tea inside their shops, they will take this opportunity to pressure you to buy their wares. Egypt being a Muslim country, be respectful and follow local laws and customs when visiting Sharm El Sheikh.
Women can be subject to unwanted interest and harassment in Sharm El Sheikh. It is therefore recommended for women not to walk around Sharm El Sheikh alone, avoid going out at night on their own and wear clothes that cover their arms, legs and chest.
Cases of sexual assaults against female tourists have occurred in the past. Protests and demonstrations take place occasionally and can turn violent. If you intend to dive or snorkel in the Red Sea during your stay in Sharm El Sheikh, the best advice is to use a reputable tour operator as safety standards of diving operators in Sharm El Sheikh are not always up to the safety standards you might find in Europe or the United States of America. On the 23rd of July , terrorist targeted the Sharm El Sheikh resort with two separate bomb attacks on the Ghazala Gardens Hotel in the Naama Bay area and in a market in downtown Sharm, resulting in the deaths of 88 people and over casualties.
The standard of driving is poor in Sharm El Sheikh, so it is not advisable to self-drive in the city. It is safer for tourists to travel on a planned trip than using other forms of transport including public transport.
When travelling by bus, tourists should ensure that they are not the last passenger on the bus. Women are advised to sit on the back seat of a cab.
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