Egypt: Travel Restrictions for Unaccompanied Minors Announced

Egyptian nationals under the age of 18 traveling internationally from Egypt must now travel with a guardian or otherwise obtain prior approval for unaccompanied travel from the Communication Department of the General Administration of Passports, Immigration and Nationality. Processing timelines for the approval remain uncertain. As an exception, sports-team members below the age of 18 who have obtained approval from the Ministry of Youth and Sports and have special permission from the government may travel without any Communication Department permission. Previously, Egyptian nationals below the age of 18 could travel without any guardian or government approval.