Alcohol / Spirits → Egypt

1L spirits and 2L beer/wine duty-free

Details

Egypt allows 1 liter of spirits and 2 liters of beer/wine duty-free. As a Muslim-majority country, alcohol is available but restricted to tourist areas, licensed hotels, and a few shops (Drinkies chain). Duty-free allowances are strictly enforced at Cairo and Hurghada airports. Enforcement in Egypt carries fines from EGP 0 to EGP 0 and imprisonment up to 1 year in aggravated cases. In the reverse direction (taking alcohol / spirits out of Egypt): allowed — Spirits for personal use may be exported from Egypt freely; destination duty-free allowances govern the arrival side.

Quantity limit

1L spirits + 2L wine/beer

Documentation required

• Egyptian Customs declaration for quantities above duty-free allowance

Legal reference

Egyptian Customs Law

Leaving with this item

Spirits for personal use may be exported from Egypt freely; destination duty-free allowances govern the arrival side.

Practical advice

Declare alcohol / spirits at customs on arrival in Egypt and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) — part of Egyptian Tax Authority before travel.

Customs authority

Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) — part of Egyptian Tax Authority · https://www.customs.gov.eg