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Photography & DronesEgypt

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

Short answer

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

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PROHIBITED

It is illegal to photograph police stations, military barracks, and certain other sensitive public buildings in Egypt.

Questioning by authorities, fines, or delayed travel

§ US State Dept — Egypt
PROHIBITED

Bringing any drone into Egypt, including small personal ones, is strictly prohibited; drones are confiscated and not returned.

Confiscation; severe penalties in extreme cases

§ US State Dept — Egypt
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