Entering Egypt

Not sure what you can bring into Egypt? Egyptian Customs splits goods clearly into **prohibited**, **restricted** and **personal effects**, based on Customs Law No. 207 of 2020 and its executive regulations.

1. Prohibited goods

Examples given: narcotics, antiquities, weapons, nuclear waste, and indecent images, magazines and recordings.

3. Personal effects

Clothes, personal jewellery, cameras, laptops, phones, prams, wheelchairs and sports equipment;
Type and quantity must fit personal or family use, with no commercial character;
For foreigners, items should match the length of stay and the number of family members present;
Customs decides whether items count as personal use.

Arrival checklist

Check your luggage against the lists above;
If in doubt, use the declaration channel and declare honestly;
Carry medical reports for medicines;
Keep receipts for valuable items.

Reminder

Allowance thresholds change; we don't list figures here. Check the Egyptian Customs website.
Compiled by Wang Fu Egypt for general guidance. For binding rules, please refer to the Egyptian Customs Authority.

Sources

Egyptian Customs Authority – passengers (prohibited, restricted, personal effects): https://customs.gov.eg/Legislations/TravelAndTourism?travelAndTourismId=1
Egyptian Customs Authority – personal baggage: https://www.customs.gov.eg/Legislations/TravelAndTourism?travelAndTourismId=2
中国驻埃及使馆 26 Aug 2025 提醒（禁止携带无人机、对讲机、望远镜等）: https://eg.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/lsfw/202508/t20250826_11695744.htm
中国驻埃及使馆 12 Aug 2026 提醒（严禁携带物品）: https://eg.china-embassy.gov.cn/lsfw/202608/t20260812_12002404.htm

Your first week in Egypt

Get a local SIM card and save key addresses in Arabic.
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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