Overall, Egypt is a safe place for gay, lesbian, and other travelers who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ family, but there are some important cultural, legal, and social aspects to be aware of when planning your Egypt adventure.

Since the fall of 2021, different authorities in Egypt have been announcing that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Cairo’s ambitious new gargantuan archaeological museum, will be opening in November of 2022. The GEM has already been delayed numerous times, and it seems like the museum is still not on track to be ready in time for the fall. Will it really open in November? Here’s what I think, based on what we know so far.

On 16 June, 2022, Egypt officially dropped ALL Covid-19 entry requirements in order to travel to Egypt. This means that for all nationalities, passport holders, and foreigners, no one needs to worry about having a proof of vaccination or a PCR or rapid antigen test in order to enter Egypt.

Travelers leaving Egypt and heading to the United States will NO LONGER need to get a negative Covid-19 test prior to travel. Read more about what is still required in order to enter Egypt, and where to get a Covid-19 rapid antigen or PCR test in Cairo, if you still need it to travel to another country.

According to various news outlets, the GEM’s exterior will be completed by June 30, 2022, and the interior of the museum finished on or before September 30, 2022. This means we are one step closer to hearing the announcement of the museum’s official opening date, hopefully in November 2022!

I often get asked the question, “Can I bring my medicine to Egypt?”, and then the follow-up, “What do I need to do in order to bring prescription drugs through Cairo International Airport?”. This blog post goes over these questions, and equips travelers with more information regarding bringing medications on their Egypt adventure.