"The Egyptian Government measures currently in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 include:

Large gatherings are banned.
Face coverings, covering the mouth and nose, must be worn when entering enclosed public spaces such as supermarkets, banks and offices and while on public transportation.
There are currently restrictions on public transportation operating from midnight until 4am.
Restaurants, cafes and tourist sites are currently operating at reduced capacity and with restricted hours.
Health status approved hotels are currently limited to 50% capacity and are required to follow certain regulations.

Egyptian airports reopened to international commercial flights from 1 July and initially will operate at reduced capacity with limited schedules which may be subject to change, including cancellation. Egypt is currently not on the common list of countries from which flights are approved for entry into the Schengen area.

Those arriving on charter flights, as part of a package holiday, to visit South Sinai, Red Sea or Marsa Matrouh governorates will not be required to self-isolate, and will not be required to purchase a visa. However, they must not travel to any other governorates and must not stay more than two weeks.

All other passengers arriving in Egypt will be subject to temperature checks and must complete a passenger locator form with contact details and the address where they will self – isolate for 14 days.

All arrivals must have proof that they hold medical insurance which will cover the cost of treatment for COVID-19.

You should comply with measures put in place by the local authorities. You should also keep up to date with information from your tour operator, transport or accommodation provider on the impact of these measures on travel plans, which may be affected at short notice.  You should also follow the advice available from the dfatravelwise app and the HSE.

Irish travellers should be prepared for additional travel inconveniences, often introduced at short notice, if they decide to proceed with their travel to Egypt.

Some countries are imposing restrictions on travel from Egypt. If you are travelling from or through Egypt, you should check the situation at your next/ return destination before you travel.