Egypt - Customs

Egypt Customs Rules for Yachts

Length of Stay

Foreign flagged boats may stay up to one year from the date of arrival. After the one-year boats need to be bonded for four months or leave the country for the same period.

Arrival by Yacht

• All yachts visiting Egypt must pay a monthly "Transit Authority" fee to Customs.
• This fee applies to all Red Sea ports, except Suez.
• See Fees.
• This fee is levied either for just one month or four months, the following four months then the final four months.
• After a total of 12 months the vessel must leave Egypt.
• A form must be signed by the Owner/captain who undertakes that the yacht will leave the country upon the expiry of the temporary clearance period (maximum 12 months) granted by Customs.
• The period is granted based on the Owner/Captain's request and subject to paying the clearance fees.

Other Customs Requirements

• A list of firearms, with their type and details, must be handed to the authorities on arrival. Including spear guns.
• Drones must also be handed over to Customs - returned to you when you check out of the country.
• A list of electronic equipment may also be required.
• A medical certificate or official letter from your healthcare practitioner if you are carrying medication into the country. In this document, your doctor must confirm that the medication you bring with you was prescribed by a medical doctor, specify the details of your condition, the quantity of medication you carry and that the medication is exclusively for your personal use.