Travel Tips for Egypt

Travel with ease.Arrive well prepared.

A calm, clear travel guide from our German-speaking team — with the key pointers from entry to tipping.

6 topics explained clearlyRed Sea · Egypt

Travel Preparation

Entry & Visa

Entering Egypt is straightforward once you know the key formalities in advance.

Visa: A visa is generally required to enter Egypt. Please check the currently applicable requirements before you travel.
Airport Procedure: Once you have completed the entry formalities, proceed to border control with your travel document, visa and the required entry paperwork.
Validity of Travel Documents: Your passport or identity card must remain valid for at least six months after your planned departure from Egypt. Be sure to check the current requirements before you travel.
Identity Card: According to the information available to us, travellers entering with an identity card additionally need two biometric passport photos for the special entry card. Please check the current official requirements before you travel.

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Travel Preparation

If you take medication regularly, it's worth preparing well before travelling to Egypt.

Prescription Medication: Bring prescription medication in sufficient quantity and, where possible, in its original packaging. A medical certificate or medication plan can be helpful when entering the country.
Information from the ADAC: Guidance on bringing medication, along with a corresponding form, is available from the ADAC.
Controlled Substances: Medication that falls under controlled-substances law requires special documentation. According to the information available to us, you need a medical certificate, which must then be certified by the relevant health authority. Please clarify the current requirements with your doctor and the relevant authorities well in advance.
Medical Hand Luggage: Important medication belongs in your hand luggage. If you need to carry additional medical hand luggage, please arrange this with your airline in advance.

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Travel Preparation

A few simple rules can help you stay healthy during your holiday.

Drinking Water: Don't drink tap water, and use sealed bottled water for brushing your teeth wherever possible.
Food: Pay attention to freshness and hygienic preparation when it comes to food. With ice cubes, make sure they were made from suitable drinking water.
Stomach and Digestive Issues: If you experience stomach or digestive issues, make sure to stay well hydrated. For more severe or persistent symptoms, seek advice from a doctor or pharmacy.
Travel First-Aid Kit: A small travel first-aid kit with remedies for stomach and digestive issues can be a good idea. Get advice from a pharmacy beforehand.
Travel Insurance: Before you travel, check whether your overseas health insurance provides adequate cover for you and any family members travelling with you in Egypt.
Medical Assistance at Your Hotel: Many hotels can arrange a doctor if needed or have a medical point of contact on site.

Travel Preparation

A small but important piece of kit for your excursions to and into the Red Sea.

Why We Recommend Them: Water shoes can be helpful when entering the water over stones, and on beaches with shells, dead coral fragments or other sharp-edged objects.
Marine Life: Keep your distance from sea urchins, lionfish and other marine life, and don't touch them.
Hot Sand: The sand on the beach can get very hot in the sun.
Coral: Coral can have sharp edges and shouldn't be touched in any case.

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Travel Preparation

The right clothing makes a difference — depending on where you happen to be.

At the Hotel: Light holiday clothing is customary in hotel and pool areas. Sunbathing without a bikini top should be avoided out of consideration for staff and other guests.
Public Areas: Dress is generally relaxed in Hurghada's tourist areas. Outside the hotel complexes and in less touristy areas, however, more modest clothing is advisable.
Mosques: When visiting a mosque, the body should be covered respectfully. Depending on the mosque, women should cover their arms and legs; suitable clothing may be provided or available to borrow on site.
Temples: At temples and historical sites, clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is appropriate.

Travel Preparation

Tipping is part of everyday life in Egypt — here's a quick overview of what to keep in mind.

Tipping Culture: Tipping is customary in Egypt and an important extra source of income for many workers. The amount is, of course, entirely up to you.
Recommended Currencies: Small notes in Egyptian pounds or US dollars are especially practical.
Supporting Service Staff: Tipping helps support guides, drivers, hotel staff and other service workers who accompany you throughout your trip.
Euro Coins: Euro coins are often difficult to exchange locally, or only at a loss. Small notes are therefore usually more useful.

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