If you have clients who are eager to explore Egypt, the U.S. State Department has officially eased its travel advisory for the country from Level 3 to Level 2, as of July 15, 2025.
The updated guidance reflects improved security conditions in key areas of the country—a move that could open doors to more demand for Egypt-bound travel experiences in the coming months.
Regions to Explore vs. Places to Avoid
Despite the overall downgrade, the State Department continues to advise against travel to certain regions of Egypt due to terrorism concerns:
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Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula — Avoid travel due to ongoing extremist activity.
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The Western Desert — Only visit with a licensed tour operator.
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All border regions — These are designated military zones and are off-limits to tourists.
Security measures remain robust in Egypt’s most visited areas, but travelers should exercise caution, particularly in crowded spaces where pickpocketing, scams and harassment—including incidents targeting women and foreigners—can occur.
Advisors should remind clients to stay alert, safeguard valuables and follow local guidance. Travelers should ensure their polio vaccinations are up to date, as healthcare infrastructure can be limited or unreliable in certain areas of Egypt.
Additionally, advisors booking for dual U.S.-Egyptian citizens should advise caution: the U.S. Embassy has limited ability to intervene if these travelers are arrested or detained, as Egyptian law treats them solely as Egyptian nationals. Egypt now shares the Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution designation with many popular European destinations, including Turkey, Italy (updated May 23, 2025), Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Spain and Sweden.
In these countries, the Level 2 status primarily reflects the potential for terrorism, with government advisories noting that attacks can occur with little warning in tourist areas, public venues, and transportation hubs.
