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Egypt

Generally open

MIDDLE EAST

Felon entry rules

  • GENERALLY OPEN — Visa-on-arrival or e-Visa available for U.S. citizens.
  • No formal criminal record check for tourist entry. Egypt's Law No. 89 of 1960 (amended) on the entry and residence of foreigners gives officers discretionary denial authority.
  • Criminal records are not cross-checked at tourist entry; officers are unlikely to ask.
  • Drug and terrorism convictions: elevated risk.

Registered person entry rules

  • No formal RSO bar for tourist entry identified.
  • IML notifications transmitted.
  • Passport identifier may result in questioning but no formal bar published.

IML notice

21-day advance notice applies for covered registered persons.

Yes — 21-day advance notice (IML, 34 U.S.C. § 20914).

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