Country Guide

Egypt customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Egypt. See what you can bring before you fly.

Cash declaration threshold

This is one of the most important declaration rules travelers check before entering Egypt.

Category Cash
All travelers Declaration rules
Cash and monetary instruments Declaration from USD equivalent 10,000
Declaration required
Cash, monetary instruments, and equivalent value checks can apply above the threshold shown for USD equivalent.

More Egypt customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Egypt and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Egypt

Drones and remotely controlled aircraft require prior Ministry of Defence approval before import into Egypt. Customs will not release drones without this approval. Confiscation, fines and imprisonment for non-compliance.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Egypt before you travel.

About Egypt customs

Egypt's customs rules are administered by Egyptian Customs Authority / Ministry of Finance. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Egypt before travel.

Egypt customs — frequently asked questions

How much cash can I carry into Egypt without declaring it?
Egypt applies the declaration rule shown above for cash and equivalent monetary instruments. Travelers carrying more than the threshold must declare it before continuing through customs.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Egypt?
Egypt has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Egypt.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Egypt?
Foreign currency of USD 10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival and departure. Includes cash, traveller's cheques and monetary instruments. Egyptian Pounds (EGP): up to EGP 5,000 may be imported or exported — amounts above EGP 5,000 are prohibited. Currency sent by post or courier is not permitted. Departure with foreign currency: up to USD 10,000 equivalent, or the remaining balance previously declared on arrival. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Egypt limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Egypt and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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