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Although Egypt's Penal Code does not explicitly criminalize same-sex relations, authorities apply de facto a 1961 supplemental anti-prostitution law and 'debauchery' and public morality laws, with penalties reaching up to 17 years' hard labor, fines and deportation. Egyptian law only recognizes marriage between a man and a woman. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for Egypt. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 107,9M Capital El Cairo Language Arabic Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Legal framework · Egypt

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LGBT identity
De facto criminalized · up to 17 years
No explicit law but prosecuted via 1961 supplemental anti-prostitution law and 'debauchery' · imprisonment, fines, hard labor and deportation
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized
Egyptian law only recognizes a marriage between a man and a woman

Official sources
check before traveling to Egypt

Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to terrorism, crime, and health concerns.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (border areas, Sinai Peninsula, western desert) and all but essential travel to others due to Israel-Palestine regional tension.

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