Important Medical Tips Concerning COVID-19
- Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for foreigners in Egypt?
- Yes,atnumerous private testing centers, as well as the Central Public Health Lab.
- If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours?
- Yes.Most test providers offer 48-hour turnaround. Faster service is possible at extra cost.
- The Government of Egyptprovides COVID-19 tests at a cost of 1,680 Egyptian Pounds for foreigners and 1,260 Egyptian pounds for Egyptians.
- Please visit this list (in Arabic) of public hospitals in Egypt which offer COVID-19 tests.
- The Government of Egypt established the following COVID-19 dedicated hotlines:105 –Ministry of Health Hotline (Press 1 for COVID-19 information; Arabic proficiency recommended);15335 –Press 1 for Arabic. Press 2 for English.
- Among many the following private companies offer PCR tests:
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- Prime Speed Medical (1,500 Egyptian pounds, results within 24 hours);
- Al Mokhtabar labs (PCR swab tests are offered at a cost of 3,000 Egyptian pounds per test and results are available within 24 hours);
- VFS Global Site (https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/covid-test.html).
- Payment for COVID-19 testing is the responsibility of the individual and is not covered by the Government of Egypt.
- Delivery of test results varies by provider. Some are able to email results within 24 hours.
- Attached herewith please find, a list of medical providers that foreigners in Egypt have used in the past. Individuals should contact the medical providers directly to determine if they offer COVID-19 testing.
