Can you bring food to Egypt?

You are also not allowed to take out drugs, food, silver, or gold bought on the local market (these last two have an exception for very small quantities for personal use). Note that at the time of writing there was a blanket ban on bringing any kind of bird back from Egypt to the United States.

What medication is illegal in Egypt?

The list of the illegal drugs includes: Nicocodeine, Didrex Tablets, PROXEN, Mogadon, NITRAZEN, vaccine injections, KETAMINE INJ, Ergotamine, Dextromethorphan, Pulmolar, Co-Diovan, Kodinalin, Somanil, Phenobarbital, Nova Tablets that have an extended effect.

Can you wear jeans in Egypt?

That being said, Egypt can be very hot so jeans may not be what you want to pack. Wide-leg, linen, or light cotton pants (think the elephant style pant that is so popular in Southeast Asia) will be more comfortable picks to help you keep cool in the hot weather.

Is drinking legal in Egypt?

Egyptian laws towards alcohol are quite liberal compared with that of most Islamic countries, except for the month of Ramadan when alcohol is strictly forbidden and only holders of foreign passports are allowed to buy alcohol. The legal drinking age in Egypt is 21.

Can I take my prescription medication to Egypt?

And the Egyptian Consulates advisory itself is pretty stark, stating that if travelers need to take medicine while visiting Egypt, an official letter from their doctor is required “specifying that the medication you are taking to Egypt is for your personal use only” and “the quantity you will be carrying.” (The