Permit for foreign nationals
South-west Egypt near the Sudan and Libya borders (Gilf Kebir, Uweinat)
Permit for foreign nationals · Egypt
In short
For visitors: permit required.
- No boundary — routes will not see this zone
- Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
- Local name: الجلف الكبير وجبل العوينات
Who may enter, and with what
Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.
- Foreign nationals — permit required. Travel to the south-west corner of Egypt near the Sudan and Libya borders (Gilf Kebir, Jebel Uweinat) requires a Ministry of Interior permit (per the UK FCDO; no Egyptian source found).Issued by: Egyptian Ministry of Interior (per FCDO)UK FCDO, Egypt travel advice — Regional risks (gov.uk) · as of 4 August 2026 · checked 21 October 2026
Original wording
If you travel to the south-west corner of Egypt near the border with Sudan or Libya, you will need a permit from the Ministry of Interior.
Legal basis
Questions
Permits and restricted zones — FAQ
Do you need a permit: South-west Egypt near the Sudan and Libya borders (Gilf Kebir, Uweinat)?
For visitors: permit required. Travel to the south-west corner of Egypt near the Sudan and Libya borders (Gilf Kebir, Jebel Uweinat) requires a Ministry of Interior permit (per the UK FCDO; no Egyptian source found).
Where do I get the permit?
Issued by: Egyptian Ministry of Interior (per FCDO). The link to the official application page is in the rule above.
Will the planner see this zone on my route?
No: we have no boundary for this zone, so the planner cannot see it. Check your route against the rule above.
Other zones: Egypt
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