Location: Cairo, Egypt Event: Shooting Range in Waadi Degla U.S. citizens are advised that a shooting range is located approximately 500 meters to the northeast of the Maadi entrance to the Waadi Degla Protectorate. The range operates every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; the range also may be in operation at other times. Visitors to the …
Read More» Location: Egypt, Countrywide Event: 2022 Georgia Runoff Election The state of Georgia will hold a U.S. Senate runoff election on December 6, 2022. For more information on this election, visit FVAP Georgia Runoff Election . Return Your Ballot You can return your ballot to local election officials via mail, a professional courier service or the U.S. Embassy Cairo’s Diplomatic …
Read More» Location: Egypt, Countrywide Event: The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh November 6-18, 2022. U.S. citizens should be aware of logistical challenges due to the large number of anticipated attendees for the event, increased law enforcement and security deployments, and the possibility of protests at the conference venue and …
Read More» Location: Egypt, countrywide Event: Over the last 24 hours, Egypt has experienced a significant currency devaluation, which impacts its economy and population. Some postings on social media are currently calling for protests in Cairo, including following a local soccer match tonight. Social media posts also indicate that cafes will close after the match as part of …
Read More» Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022. Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and by participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens – 2022 Voting Information (August 29, 2022) All U.S. citizens living abroad are encouraged to exercise their right to vote. The deadline to register to vote and submit a ballot for local elections is rapidly approaching. In order to vote in the November 2022 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to …
Read More» Location: Egypt, countrywide Event: We are pleased to announce that Social Security representatives from the Federal Benefits Unit in Naples, Italy will be available at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo on Tuesday, September 13 and Wednesday, September 14, 2022. They can assist you with most Social Security issues, including: Applying for Social Security numbers Retrieving …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens – Worldwide Caution (August 3, 2022) On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, …
Read More» Location: Egypt, countrywide Event: As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show …
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Message to U.S. Citizens – Adult Passport Renewal Fees Now Payable Online The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to announce the launch of an online payment option for adult passport renewal for U.S. citizens resident in Egypt. Effective May 29, 2022, applicants submitting a DS-82 application to renew their U.S. passport by mail can …
Read More» Location: Egypt, Countrywide Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports If you are overseas and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until March 31, 2022. You qualify to travel on your expired passport if all the …
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Message to U.S. Citizens – Passport Fee to Increase on December 27, 2021 Effective December 27, 2021, the passport security surcharge fee will increase by $20. For minor passport applicants who use Form DS-11, the new fee is $135. For adults renewing their passports using Form DS-82, the new fee is $130. For adults who must …
Read More» Location: Egypt, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the …
Read More» November 30, 2021Enroll In or Update Your Information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is conducting an annual verification of STEP enrollments. Please log in to your STEP account to verify that your profile, phone numbers, email address, travel dates, and location in Egypt are up to date. If you …
Read More» November 4, 2021Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …
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October 27, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a new order for all air passengers traveling to the United States. Effective November 8, 2021, before boarding a flight to the U.S. from a foreign country, all air passengers – age 2 years or older – are required to present a negative COVID-19 viral test result, within a time period …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Cairo Location: Egypt Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, …
Read More» Most passport renewals for adults do not require an in-person appearance. If you are eligible to use Form DS-82 or Form DS-5504, then you may be able renew your U.S. passport by mail. Please visit Adult Passport Renewal by Mail for details of eligibility, application requirements, and where to send your application. Please consult the U.S. Embassy website for further information …
Read More» Greetings from the U.S. Embassy Cairo Consular Section. I want to wish you a happy 2021 and update you on our operations. We have all faced unprecedented challenges this year, but the U.S. Embassy has remained open and the Consular Section has been working hard to provide emergency services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While we …
Read More» Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: COVID-19 UPDATES The Government of Egypt has announced that commencing Sunday, January 3, 2021, individuals who do not adhere to precautionary measures such as wearing a mask indoors may be subject to an immediate fine or prosecution. Please note the U.S. Embassy is unable to intercede on behalf of U.S. citizens who …
Read More» The U.S. Department of State has no greater responsibility than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas. The Department continues to proactively communicate travel advice and warnings to U.S. citizens amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As part of our efforts to give U.S. citizens timely information so that they can make informed choices about …
Read More» If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …
Read More» If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states require …
Read More» If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states require …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: VOTING INFORMATION FOR U.S. CITIZENS Voting is a constitutional right that American citizens eighteen years and older can freely exercise. To obtain detailed information about the voting process and complete your Federal Post Card Application or your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, please visit http://www.fvap.gov . Now all U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. …
Read More» Starting September 1, all arriving international travelers, including Egyptian citizens, will need to present a negative PCR test certificate for COVID-19 taken prior to arrival. PCR tests must be taken within 72 hours before arrival. Travelers must present paper copies of the test results; digital copies will not be accepted. Children under the age of …
Read More» The Egyptian Civil Aviation Ministry announced that, starting August 15, foreign visitors to Egypt must have a negative PCR test for COVID-1, at most 72 hours before arriving on Egyptian territory. Egyptian citizens, and tourists travelling to coastal tourist governorates (Red Sea, South Sinai, and Matrouh) are exempt. To comply with social distancing guidelines imposed …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (July 16, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: EMBASSY OPERATIONAL STATUS To comply with social distancing guidelines imposed by both the U.S. and Egyptian governments, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo continues to provide only emergency services to U.S. citizens until further notice. Limited passport services can be provided on an emergency basis, which normally includes …
Read More» July 4th Voting Message Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (June 25, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: CURFEW CHANGES IN EGYPT The Government of Egypt has announced new guidance related to the COVID-19 crisis in Egypt. Starting on Saturday June 27, the nightly curfew will end. Additionally: Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters will be allowed to open at 25 percent capacity. Restaurants and …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: VOTING INFORMATION FOR U.S. ELECTIONS U.S. citizens have the right to vote when you are overseas! All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. To start, go to http://www.fvap.gov or visit our …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (June 12, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: CURFEW CHANGES IN EGYPT The Government of Egypt has announced the following guidance related to the COVID-19 crisis in Egypt: Starting June 14, the curfew hours will change to 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Places of worship, public parks, and beaches remain closed through the end of …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (June 7, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: DIRECT FLIGHT AVAILABLE TO THE U.S. ON EGYPTAIR ON JUNE 15 The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is aware of a flight that is available to the U.S. on Monday, June 15 from Cairo direct to New York (JFK) on EgyptAir. Flight number MS 985 departs Cairo at 9:35 a.m. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (June 5, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND COVID-19 INFORMATION The U.S. Embassy in Cairo maintains a list of local hospitals, medical facilities, and physicians on the Embassy website at https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/doctors/ . The Embassy encourages all U.S. citizens seeking any medical assistance in Egypt to reference these lists. [Please note, the Department of …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHTS AVAILABLE TO PARIS ON AIR FRANCE The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has learned that directs flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) are available from Air France. The flights (AF0567) reportedly depart once per week on Saturdays, starting Saturday, June 6. U.S. citizens can book these flights directly on the Air France website ( https://www.airfrance.com.eg/ ). These …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (May 22, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: The Government of Egypt has announced the following guidance related to COVID 19 crisis in Egypt: For the Eid holiday, the curfew hours will be extended. Starting from Sunday, May 24 through Friday, May 29, the curfew will be from 5:00 p.m until 6:00 a.m. From May …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHTS AVAILABLE FROM CAIRO TO FRANKFURT, GERMANY The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has learned that direct flights are available Friday, May 29; Monday, June 1; and Wednesday, June 3 from Cairo to Frankfurt, Germany, on Lufthansa (flight LH 583). There are no onward flights to the United States the same day as the scheduled arrivals, …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: Curfew changes in Egypt (UPDATE) The Government of Egypt has announced the following guidance related to COVID 19 crisis in Egypt: For the Eid holiday, the curfew hours will be extended. Starting from Sunday, May 24 through Friday, May 29, the curfew will be from 5:00 p.m until 6:00 a.m. From May 24 to …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: DIRECT FLIGHTS AVAILABLE TO THE U.S. ON EGYPT AIR The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is aware of direct flights on the 12th and 16th of May from Cairo to Washington D.C. (Dulles) on Egypt Air. These are private commercial flights for which U.S. citizens who wish to depart Egypt will be able to purchase tickets directly by calling …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: DIRECT FLIGHT AVAILABLE TO THE U.S. ON EGYPT AIR The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is aware of a direct flight on the 8th of May from Cairo to Washington D.C. (Dulles) on Egypt Air. This is a private commercial flight for which U.S. citizens who wish to depart Egypt will be able to purchase tickets directly by calling …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 26, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: DIRECT FLIGHTS AVAILABLE TO THE U.S. ON EGYPTAIR (UPDATE) The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is aware of two flights that are available to the U.S. on Friday, May 1 and Sunday, May 3 from Cairo direct to Washington D.C. (Dulles) on EgyptAir. Both flights are flight number MS 981 …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 23, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: DIRECT FLIGHTS TO THE U.S. AVAILABLE ON EGYPTAIR The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is aware of two flights that are available to the U.S. on Friday, May 1 and Sunday, May 3 from Cairo direct to Washington D.C. (Dulles) on EgyptAir. Both flights are flight number MS 981 …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 22, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHT TO PARIS AVAILABLE ON AIRCAIRO The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is aware of a direct flight available to U.S. citizens on Wednesday, April 29 from Cairo to Paris/Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on the private carrier AirCairo (www.flyaircairo.com). The flight departs at 10:00 a.m. and lands at 2:40 …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: Government Restrictions on Monday, April 20 Due to the need to minimize the spread of COVID-19, in addition to the current restrictions the following enhanced government restrictions will also be in place on Monday, April 20: Full closure of shops, malls, beaches, public parks, and gardens in addition to suspension of all public transportation …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHT FROM CAIRO TO LONDON HEATHROW ON APRIL 22, 2020 The U.S. Embassy is aware of a flight from Cairo to London Heathrow on Air Cairo departing on April 22, 2020 at 1015. The flight is available for booking at this time. The April 22 Air Cairo flight (SM …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 17, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHTS FROM CAIRO TO LONDON HEATHROW ON APRIL 22, 2020 The U.S. Embassy is aware of a flight from Cairo to London Heathrow on Air Cairo departing on April 22, 2020 at 1015. The flight is available for booking at this time. The April 22 Air Cairo flight …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHT AVAILABLE FROM CAIRO TO LONDON THURSDAY, APRIL 16 The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is aware of a flight that is available Thursday, April 16 from Cairo direct to London (Heathrow) on the private carrier Air Cairo (Flight SM 2103). The flight is open to booking online, by telephone, and in-person: Online: www.flyaircairo.com Telephone: Bookings …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 9, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: EXTENSION OF CURFEW HOURS AND AIR TRAVEL SUSPENSION / FLIGHT AVAILABLE FROM CAIRO TO LONDON SUNDAY, APRIL 12 The Government of Egypt announced the extension of the nationwide curfew for two weeks, until April 23. The curfew will now begin an hour later, at 8:00 pm, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 8, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHT AVAILABLE FROM CAIRO TO LONDON SUNDAY, APRIL 12 The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has learned that a direct flight is available Sunday, April 12 from Cairo to London (Gatwick) on the private carrier AirCairo (Flight SM2451). The flight is open to booking online, by telephone, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 8, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: CURRENT STATUS OF PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCESSING Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective March 20, 2020, the U.S Department of State began limiting its passport operations. Effective April 2, the Department further limited our ability to offer routine passport and citizenship …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 7, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHT AVAILABLE FROM CAIRO TO PARIS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has learned that a direct flight is available Wednesday, April 8 from Cairo to Paris/Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on the private carrier AirCairo ( www.flyaircairo.com ). The flight departs at 7:30 a.m. For …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 6, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHT AVAILABLE FROM CAIRO TO PARIS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has learned that a direct flight is available Wednesday, April 8 from Cairo to Paris/Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on the private carrier AirCairo ( www.flyaircairo.com ). The flight departs at 7:30 a.m. For …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 5, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR U.S. CITIZENS After the April 5, 2020 flight arranged by the U.S. Embassy in Cairo in coordination with the Egyptian Government and EgyptAir, there are currently no direct flights to the U.S. scheduled. The Embassy continues to work with the Egyptian government and foreign Embassy partners …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: EGYPTAIR FLIGHT TO THE U.S. DEPARTING APRIL 5 (TOMORROW) / NO OTHER FLIGHTS CURRENTLY PLANNED The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has coordinated with the Egyptian Government to arrange for repatriation flights from Egypt to the United States via EgyptAir, departing Cairo and flying directly to Washington, D.C. (Dulles) using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. A …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 3, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: (UPDATE) EGYPTAIR FLIGHT TO THE U.S. DEPARTING APRIL 5 / NO OTHER FLIGHTS CURRENTLY PLANNED The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has coordinated with the Egyptian Government to arrange for repatriation flights from Egypt to the United States via EgyptAir, departing Cairo and flying directly to Washington, D.C. …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: (UPDATE) EGYPTAIR FLIGHT TO THE U.S. DEPARTING APRIL 5 / NO OTHER FLIGHTS CURRENTLY PLANNED The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has coordinated with the Egyptian Government to arrange for repatriation flights from Egypt to the United States via EgyptAir, departing Cairo and flying directly to Washington, D.C. (Dulles) using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. A …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 2, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: EGYPTAIR FLIGHT TO THE U.S. DEPARTING APRIL 5 The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has coordinated with the Egyptian Government to arrange for repatriation flights from Egypt to the United States via EgyptAir, departing Cairo and flying directly to Washington, D.C. (Dulles) using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. One flight …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 1, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: NEW EGYPTAIR FLIGHT TO THE U.S. DEPARTING APRIL 5 The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has coordinated with the Egyptian Government to arrange for repatriation flights from Egypt to the United States via EgyptAir, departing Cairo and flying directly to Washington, D.C. (Dulles) using a …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (April 1, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: LATEST FLIGHT INFORMATION FOR U.S. CITIZENS IN EGYPT The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has coordinated with the Egyptian Government to arrange for repatriation flights from Egypt to the United States via EgyptAir, departing Cairo and flying directly to Washington, D.C. (Dulles) using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. One flight …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (March 31, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHTS DEPARTING EGYPT STILL AVAILABLE The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has coordinated with the Egyptian Government to arrange for repatriation flights from Cairo to the United States via EgyptAir. There are currently two flights planned – one on Wednesday April 1 and one on Friday April 3 – departing Cairo and flying …
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Location: Egypt Event: FLIGHTS DEPARTING EGYPT STILL AVAILABLE The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has coordinated with the Egyptian Government to arrange for repatriation flights from Cairo to the United States via EgyptAir. There are currently two flights planned – one on Wednesday April 1 and one on Friday April 3 – departing Cairo and flying directly to Washington, D.C. (Dulles) …
Read More» FLIGHTS TO THE U.S. NOW AVAILABLE FROM EGYPT AIR (UPDATE) The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has coordinated with the Egyptian Government to arrange for the provision of repatriation flights from Cairo to the United States via Egypt Air. There are currently two flights planned – on Wednesday April 1 and Friday April 3 – departing Cairo and flying directly to …
Read More» DIRECT FLIGHTS TO THE U.S. NOW AVAILABLE FROM EGYPT AIR The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has coordinated with the Egyptian Government to arrange for the provision of repatriation flights from Cairo to the United States via Egypt Air. There are currently two flights planned – on Wednesday April 1 and Friday April 3 – departing Cairo and flying directly to …
Read More» Event: FLIGHTS AVAILABLE DEPARTING EGYPT VIA LONDON 3/29 — AND PARIS 3/31 3/28 UPDATE: The Embassy has learned that there is also a flyaircairo.com flight from Cairo to Paris on March 31 at 2 pm that U.S. citizens may be able to book. Onward flights would be needed, as with the Gatwick flights below. The U.S. Embassy in …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo (March 26, 2020) The U.S. Embassy in Cairo continues to coordinate closely with the Egyptian Government on all options for U.S. citizens who wish to do so to depart the country, potentially to include a dedicated flight to the U.S., and we continue to collect information from U.S. citizens …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is coordinating closely with the Egyptian Government on all options for U.S. citizens to depart the country, potentially to include a dedicated flight to the U.S. We are collecting information from U.S. citizens who have contacted us seeking assistance with returning to the U.S. In addition to the alert below, …
Read More» Starting Wednesday March 25, for the next two weeks the Government of Egypt will begin enforcing a nighttime curfew from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. In addition to the alert below, please see the Embassy’s Covid-19 page for Egypt specific information: U.S. Embassy in Egypt COVID-19 Information Location: Egypt Event: Starting Wednesday March 25, for the next two weeks the Government …
Read More» Effective March 24, U.S. Embassy Cairo has suspended routine consular services. For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional information. In addition to the alert below, please see the Embassy’s Covid-19 page for Egypt specific information: U.S. Embassy in Egypt COVID-19 Information Location: Egypt Event: Effective March 24, U.S. Embassy Cairo has suspended routine consular services. For …
Read More» The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In addition to the alert below, please see the Embassy’s Covid-19 page for Egypt specific information: U.S. Embassy in Egypt COVID-19 Information The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In …
Read More» NOTE – Egypt has extended the suspension of incoming commercial planes through April 15. For current information, please see the Embassy’s Covid-19 page: COVID-19 https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Location: Egypt Event: The Government of Egypt has announced a suspension of all air travel, both international and domestic, starting at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday March 19, 2020 until March 31, 2020. The …
Read More» Location: Cairo, Egypt Event: The Cairo Water Authority has announced that it has suspended water service to all of Cairo. This is due to the city sewage system being overwhelmed by the heavy rains. Water service will be gradually restored once the weather improves. There is currently no timetable for the restoration of service. Actions to …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: Due to the heavy rains across Egypt, the Government of Egypt is asking that individuals remain in their homes, unless travel is absolutely necessary. Many roads are blocked in Cairo and between governorates. Local authorities are on the scene in many areas trying to clear roads. Actions to Take: Stay current with media coverage of …
Read More» In addition to the information below, please also see the Embassy’s Covid-19 page for further information: COVID-19 https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Location: Egypt Event: Several countries in the region have implemented restrictions on travelers arriving from Egypt due to the ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), including Israel, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Please consult the U.S. Department of State’s COVID-19 Country Specific Information Pages for updates …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. Here is the latest Health Alert from the Department of State regarding travel on cruise ships: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/cruise-ship-passengers.html . U.S. citizens, particularly travelers with …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cairo, Egypt (March 7, 2020) Location: Egypt Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 80,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 7, the Egyptian Ministry of Health announced 45 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on an …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert …
Read More» Location: Tahrir Square area, Cairo, Egypt Event: Noting press and social media calls for demonstrations on Friday, September 27, U.S. citizen visitors and residents are reminded to avoid areas of demonstrations or police activity. Consult travel.state.gov for more information about safe international travel. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the …
Read More» Location: Egypt Event: Given ongoing security concerns, the Embassy reminds U.S. citizens resident or traveling in Egypt of our standing recommendation to exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Egypt and may attack with little or no warning. U.S. citizens are encouraged to stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners. For more …
Read More» Subject: Alert: Reports of Roadside Bomb Attack on Tourist Bus in Giza Location: Egypt Event: Reports of Roadside Bomb Injuring Tourists Near the New Egyptian Museum in Giza We are aware of a reported attack on a tourist bus in the museum complex near the Pyramids in the Giza area, resulting in injuries. We are not aware …
Read More» 5/13/19: Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Cairo, Egypt (May 13, 2019) Subject: Message for U.S. Citizens: CDC suspends U.S. entry of dogs from Egypt Location: Cairo, Egypt Event: Notice by CDC of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States from Egypt On May 10, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the …
Read More» Location: Cairo, Egypt Event: Train Accident at Ramsis Train Station in Cairo Further to previous reporting, Egyptian authorities are characterizing the incident at Ramsis train station this morning as an accident. There are reports of many people dead and injured. Several social media sites carry footage of an apparent runaway train that hit a barrier at the …
Read More» Location: Cairo, Egypt Event: Security Incident at Ramsis Train Station in Cairo Authorities report a train accident at the Ramsis Station in Ramsis Square, Al Fagalah, Cairo. Please avoid the area and monitor local media for updates. Actions to Take: Avoid area of Ramsis Train Station. Monitor local media for updates. Please sign up for Smart Traveler Enrollment Program …
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Read More» December 28, 2018 Event: The Government of Egypt confirmed that an explosive device blew up a tourist bus on Marioteya Road in Giza, Egypt, this evening. There are reports of injuries and fatalities. U.S. citizens are recommended to avoid the area. Actions to Take: * Avoid Affected Areas * Follow instructions of local authorities * …
Read More» IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR OVERSEAS VOTERS WHO CANNOT ACCESS STATE ELECTION WEBSITES October 18, 2018 — Alexandria, Va. — The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has become aware of reports that some overseas voters are unable to access their state’s online voter registration and election systems. This is primarily due to states blocking web traffic from …
Read More» March 25, 2018 Egypt will hold Presidential elections March 26-28, 2018. American citizens in Egypt are reminded to monitor the news and exercise increased caution. More information about travel to Egypt, including the Department of State’s Travel Advisory< https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Egypt.html >, can be found at www.travel.state.gov < http://www.travel.state.gov >. Travelers may also: * Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program …
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