Overview
- Britons are advised against all but essential travel to parts of Egypt under the updated Foreign Office guidance.
- Travellers entering from Israel at Taba should carry at least 110 US dollars in cash per person, with extra for unexpected fees, as ATMs at the crossing frequently run out.
- Current charges include a 10 US dollar border tax to stay in Taba for up to 15 days, 60 US dollars to travel within Sinai, and 60 US dollars plus a 30 US dollar visa to go beyond Sinai.
- The standard entry visa at Taba requires a letter of guarantee from a travel agent costing about 20 US dollars, and motorists may also be charged 50 US dollars plus parking.
- The Rafah crossing remains closed, and the FCDO urges travellers to monitor official alerts, follow local instructions, and secure suitable travel insurance.