Egypt: ask before photographing people, and don't photograph children
Do
- Ask local people before photographing them
- If in doubt, ask before taking a photo
Don’t
- Photographing children
- Photographing military installations (including the Suez Canal)
- Taking or sharing photos that could harm the country's image
Tourism ministry rules require written permission to photograph Egyptian citizens, and photographing children is banned; photographing military installations is illegal.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Egypt travel advice