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Imports & Customs — Egypt

What travelers need to know about imports & customs in Egypt. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Imports & Customs in Egypt: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

It is illegal to remove antiquities from archaeological sites or to buy, trade, sell, or export them; travelers can be prosecuted for looting, damaging sites, or smuggling.

Fines and/or imprisonment

§ US State Dept — Egypt

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