Yes, a visa is required to travel from British Indian Ocean Territory to Egypt.

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British Indian Ocean Territory

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Egypt

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Essential Egypt information

Capital : Cairo

Egypt is an Arab republic in North Africa, renowned for its ancient civilization and the Nile River. With a young and growing population of 116 million, it holds a strategic role via the Suez Canal. The capital is Cairo, home to 22 million people.

Weather in Cairo

Updated : 2026-05-09 07:30 ⟳

17.4°C

Brume

Feels like : 17.4°C

Humidity : 83%

Practical travel information

Population : 116,000,000

Languages :

arabe

Currency : £ (Egyptian Pound)

Continent : Africa

Area : 1,002,000 km²

Coordinates : Lat: 30.04, Lng: 31.24

Government : Arab Republic

National day : July 23 (Revolution of the Free Officers)

Essential preparations

Timezone : Africa/Cairo

Calling code : +20

Internet domain : .eg

Tap water : unsafe

Driving : Right

Tipping : 10-15% in restaurants

Emergency numbers :

Police : 122
Ambulance : 123
Fire brigade : 180

Electricity : 220V / 50Hz / Plugs : Type C, Type F

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