U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Updated to reflect a change in Travel Advisory level. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism, crime, and health.
Full advisory →Is Egypt safe? 🇪🇬
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Egypt scores 65/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Egypt Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Egypt destination assessed, Cairo scores highest (65/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Egypt-Libya border FCDO advises against all travel to within 20km of the Egypt-Libya border, except for the town of El Salloum, where we advise against all but essential travel.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Egypt: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Egypt destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Egypt safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 70 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2017 | 1.3 / 100k | 90 | World Bank Open Data (2017) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 49/100 | 49 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 44/100 | 44 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 9.4 / 100k | 70 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Egypt safety FAQ
Is Egypt safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Egypt Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Egypt averages 65/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 24 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Egypt?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Cairo currently scores highest at 65/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Egypt safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.