Comments on: Ultimate Photography in Egypt Guide (2024) – 31 Instagrammable Places in Egypt!

By: Sophie Pearce

Sophie Pearce — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:13:15 +0000

In reply to John Waghorn. Hi John, I wouldn't say you would have to declare your camera at customs, no. They only really care about drones. Your DSLR camera will be absolutely fine! Sophie x

By: Sophie Pearce

Sophie Pearce — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:09:16 +0000

In reply to Brian. Hi Brian, thank you for this. I will update my post as best I can :) Sophie x

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:08:47 +0000

I visited Luxor and Aswan last week and can say from first-hand experience that photo passes are no longer needed (even though they are still listed on the price list)! I was free to use my DSLR to take photos of any temple, the Egyptian Museum and any of the tombs in Valley of the Kings and Queens without being asked. The people at the ticket counter told me this and would not sell me a photo pass. I also confirmed with a tomb guard that the photo pass was removed a few months ago and he’s relieved that he doesn’t need to repeat “NO PHOTO” a million times a day.

By: John Waghorn

John Waghorn — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:10:33 +0000

I’m travelling to Egypt in May 2023. I was last there in 2012 and took a small point and shoot camera and had no issues passing through customs. This time however I want to take my Nikon Z5 digital camera with a 24-70mm and a 16-35mm lens. They will be carried as hand luggage and I will have some very basic accessories such as lens cleaner, wipes and lens covers. Will I have to get a permit to pass through Customs or will I be forced to pay a fee just to clear customs. Do I have to declare my digital camera.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

By: Sophie Pearce

Sophie Pearce — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:02:08 +0000

In reply to Sharon Bennett. Hi Sharon, I'm so happy you found my article helpful! Have an incredible time :) Sophie x

By: Sharon Bennett

Sharon Bennett — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:02:25 +0000

Such a helpful article especially camara fee.Going to Egypt feb 2022 Thank You

By: Sophie Pearce

Sophie Pearce — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 12:05:26 +0000

In reply to Avisekh Mukherjee. Hi Avisekh, I'm sorry you found this issue. I went in with my DSLR and found no such issue. It could have been a bit of a scam, unfortunately. Did you go in with a guide? Usually, they will stop that sort of thing from happening. Unfortunately, Egypt is one of the countries where they scam tourists a lot. Sophie x

By: Avisekh Mukherjee

Avisekh Mukherjee — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:19:31 +0000

Great post and very detailed information. Thank you…
Just one latest information. I was stopped from entering the Giza Pyramid complex with my DALR stating that it is a professional equipment and requires special permission. I went with a R5 and 24 70. Not something outrageous! But the god (security guard) in front of the gate seems didn’t like it and suspected that I am Stephane Spielberg and intending to make a movie on Pyramid without permission. Very disappointing and I would have not come to Egypt if I knew about all these issues. In my last visit in 2010; things were way different. But everything changed now. Doesn’t feel like the same place anymore. So if you are serious about photography; I would recommend to skip the archeological sites of Egypt.

By: Sophie Pearce

Sophie Pearce — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:01:05 +0000

In reply to Manee. Hi Manee, thank you so much! I really appreciate it :) Hope you had a great time in Egypt! Sophie x

By: Manee

Manee — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:02:49 +0000

This article is gold! Thank you so much for taking the time!