Americans warned of potential attacks at vacation destination as border crossing exit fee doubles

The U.S.Embassy Cairo has issued a security alert for Americans in Egypt following regional developments related to military operations in Iran.

“The State Department’sTravel Advisory for Egyptremains unchanged at Level 2 ‘Exercise Increased Caution,’ with ‘Do Not Travel’ guidance for the Northern and Middle Sinai as well as parts of the Western Desert,” the alert says.

The alert, posted Sunday, warned of “Iranian-aligned actors” who have “expressed interest in planning and carrying out attacks in the region.”

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Potential targets include religious sites, tourist sites, transportation centers, malls,restaurants, resortsand roadside checkpoints.

While conflict continues in the region, many are still seeking to evacuatethe Middle East.

The U.S.Embassy Cairo has issued a security alert for Americans in Egypt following regional military operations in Iran.(iStock)

The U.S.State Department warned travelers that fees at the Taba Border, a commonly used exit point for Israelis, have doubled.

The U.S.State Department warned travelers that fees at the Taba Border, a commonly used exit point for Israelis, have doubled.(iStock)

“This free visa-on-arrival may be used by Americans departing Egypt from Taba orSharm El Sheikh International Airportwithout transiting through Cairo.”

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The advisory notes that “unless you plan to stay at ahotel next to the land crossingand return to Israel, all travelers must now pay $120 to exit the Taba border crossing facility into Egypt, including to subsequently fly out of Taba International and Sharm El Sheikh International Airports.” 

The U.S.Embassy Cairo recommends carrying at least $175 in cash per person.(Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Anyone planning to travel outside the Sinai area must obtain a 30-day visa on arrival at the Taba land crossing for $30, obtain a “letter of guarantee issued by an authorized travel agent” for $20 or $25, plus pay the border crossing exit fee.

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“U.S.Embassy Cairo recommends carrying at least $175 USD cash per personfor visas, [an] Egyptian letter of guarantee and exit fees, plus extra for unexpected costs,” the embassy advises.

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Officials also state that ATMs at the crossing are “unreliable.”

Ashley J.