Parcels and Shipped Belongings to Egypt
Whether you post a parcel from China or ship belongings separately when you move, it will pass through Egyptian Customs. The Customs website explains the rules for "postal parcels" and "shipped personal baggage".
1. Postal parcels
- **Definition**: goods sent under postal agreements to a named addressee, weighing no more than 50 kg.
- **Process (per Customs)**:
- **Important**: sending Egyptian or foreign cash, or bearer negotiable instruments, by letter or parcel is prohibited.
- The carrier hands parcels to the post, which moves them to the postal customs office under customs supervision;
- The post sorts and logs parcels daily under supervision;
- A customs committee inspects parcels with a postal representative present and sets the tariff line, value, and duties and taxes;
- Any required regulatory or security approvals must be obtained;
- Commercial quantities, or parcels above the set value, are processed on full customs forms.
2. Shipped personal baggage
- A shipped personal-baggage declaration form is submitted; the owner or a customs broker declares the contents;
- Documents: a **valid passport**, or a certified copy;
- Quantities beyond personal use are withheld;
- Discrepancies between declaration and inspection are handled under the Customs Law;
- **Household furniture**: you must present your home's lease or contract, and items must suit that home;
- Personal-use items arriving for residents of Egypt are processed on a customs declaration and must meet import and regulatory rules.
Scam warning
The Chinese Embassy warns of fraudsters posing as customs officers who claim a parcel in your name was "intercepted" and demand a "fine" or transfer. Don't pay — check directly with the carrier or Customs.
Sending checklist
- No cash, and no prohibited or restricted items (see article 19);
- Describe contents and value truthfully;
- Keep tracking numbers and receipts;
- Have your passport and lease ready before shipping furniture.
Reminder
Duties and rules change; we don't list figures here. Check with Egyptian Customs.
Sources
- Egyptian Customs Authority – postal parcels: customs.gov.eg
- Egyptian Customs Authority – personal baggage (shipped): www.customs.gov.eg
- Egyptian Customs Authority – passengers (household furniture requires lease): customs.gov.eg
- 中国驻埃及使馆 1 Oct 2025 电信网络诈骗提醒（冒充海关称包裹被拦截）: eg.china-embassy.gov.cn
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- Keep some Egyptian pounds in cash and use official exchange channels.
- Check your health insurance and the nearest hospital.
- Save emergency numbers and your embassy contact from its official website.
- Install a ride-hailing app and find the supermarket and pharmacy near your home.
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