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Egypt

  • Cairo
  • Africa
  • Arabic

At a glance

Egypt: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Cairo
Population
114,535,772
Area
1,010,408 km² · 390,120 sq mi
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Time zone
UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00, Africa/Cairo
Calling code
+20
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.eg
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
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Continent
Africa

Member of

  • African Union
  • Arab League
  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

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Entry requirements

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Egypt entry requirements by passport: of 196 passports, 8 can enter without a visa, 115 get a visa on arrival, 41 apply online before they travel and 32 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Safety

Egypt safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to terrorism

US State Dept, updated March 4, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

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Egypt: frequently asked questions

Egypt visa: do I need one?
Egypt entry requirements by passport: of 196 passports, 8 can enter without a visa, 115 get a visa on arrival, 41 apply online before they travel and 32 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Egypt: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Egypt at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to terrorism.
Egypt: what currency is used?
Currency in Egypt: Egyptian Pound (EGP).
Egypt: what language do people speak?
Languages of Egypt: Arabic.
Egypt: what is the capital?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.

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