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Alcohol — Egypt
What travelers need to know about alcohol in Egypt. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appAlcohol in Egypt: allowed only under specific conditions.
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Drinking alcohol anywhere in Egypt other than a licensed restaurant or bar, a private home, or certain tourist resorts is illegal and can lead to arrest. The licence status of the place you are in, not the drink itself, is what makes it lawful.
§ UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office - Egypt travel advice, Safety and securityVerified Sep 28, 2026
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