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Egypt
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESAFRICA
Egypt is in Africa. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Death penalty for drug trafficking. Tramadol = 4 years prison. Very strict Islamic law.
DO NOT BRING
Any drugs · Anti-government speech
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- Tramadol is widely sold but unauthorised import — even with a foreign prescription — has resulted in tourist arrests.
- Hashish is culturally familiar but legally a controlled substance, with sentences starting at three years.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Public displays of affection and revealing clothing are restricted outside Red Sea resort zones like Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada.
- Photographing bridges, military sites, and police stations is criminal under espionage provisions, even unintentionally.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.