The test must be conducted within 72 hours of reaching Egyptian territory, according to the decision published in the Official Gazette.
This decision — which will be implemented starting August 15 — applies only to foreigners who do not hold Egyptian citizenship, a statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation said.
The decision excludes tourists with direct flights to Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada, Taba, Marsa Alam, and Matruh, provided that they refrain from traveling to other governorates without a PCR test.