Is it safe to travel to Egypt, Jordan or Cyprus now?

Countries in the Middle East, for example Egypt, Jordan or Cyprus have become more and more report a negative side effect on tourist numbers, according to relevant local tour operators and media outlets.

Travelers around the world have started canceling, shortening or postponing their vacations to these destinations due to safety concerns.

So how safe is it to travel to these countries starting today? Let’s take a look at the current situation.

After an official meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on April 17, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron stated this Israel will take revenge on Iranwhich, according to Israeli human rights expert Gideon Levy, has the potential to be a “regional war.”

“It is clear that the Israelis are making a decision to act” said Cameron. “We hope that they do this in a way that causes this to escalate as little as possible.“ Cameron told reporters speaking from Israel.

The Iranian government, for its part, has done so warned it will strike again if Israel or the US dare to attack its territory. If that happens, American military bases will also become targets for Iranian missiles.

These are the latest travel advisories issued by the US and Canadian governments to protect their citizens.

Official travel advice

Egypt

US travel advice

The U.S. State Department still ranks the country at “Level 3: Reconsider Travel.” This means that traveling is not prohibited, but is not recommended.

Terrorism has prompted the government to urge citizens to do so avoid all travel Unpleasant Gaza; eastern Cairo; Tthe Sinai Peninsula (Sharm El-Sheikh by plane is an exception); or the Western Desert because of terrorism.

American-Egyptian citizens have been arrested and the government has limited ability to help you if that happens.

Travel advice for Canada

“Be extremely carefulon a visit to Egypt, the Canadian government said on April 15.

The most important: don’t travel Unpleasant the northern Sinai; the Western Desert; the Libyan border area; or the northern side of South Sinai Governorate.

Canada’s top concerns include possible terrorist attacks and the Egyptian government’s current military operations.

Jordan

US travel advice

The US State Department has not changed its policy travel advice for Jordan since July 13, 2023, when the country was classified as a “Level 2: Take Extra Care,” which in practical terms means it is not too dangerous to visit.

Due to the lack of consular capacity that allows the government to provide assistance to citizens in an emergency, Americans are being warned to do so avoid all travel to the Border between Jordan and Syria; the border with Iraq; Zarqa, Rusayfah and the Baqa’a neighborhood because of concerns about terrorism and crime.

Travel advice for Canada

On April 14, the Canadian government updated its travel advisory to “Be extremely careful‘due to concerns about terrorism, civil unrest and riots.

Domestic and transnational terrorist attacks can occur at any time, killing security officials and civilians alike.

Counter-terrorism operations are currently being conducted in government buildings, places of worship, airports and tourist locations.

Cyprus

US travel advice

The last time the US updated its travel advisory for Cyprus was on July 26, 2023, and apparently there is no reason to change it yet.

Travelers to this island country are only advised to “take normal precautions”, which means that the country is extremely safe.

To avoid getting into legal trouble, don’t go inside the United Nations buffer zone.

Travel advice for Canada

Like its American counterpart, the Canadian government also considers Cyprus a very safe country to visit.

Since 1974, there has been a region in the north of the country called the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”. Canada does not recognize this territory as a de facto independent country. So do not visit it, because the government cannot provide you with consular assistance in an emergency.