The Egyptian government appears to have started imposing tariffs on mobile phones brought in from abroad, with measures to disconnect from the network if tariffs are not paid after a certain grace period.
According to the Embassy of Japan in Egypt, the taxation measures have been implemented starting January 1, and if connected to Egypt’s mobile network from that date onward, a 38.5% tariff on the device’s price is applied. A 90-day grace period is provided, and some reports suggest that from April 7, communication on the relevant devices is being cut off.
Tablet devices, laptops, and cases of using foreign SIM cards to connect to domestic mobile networks in Egypt are excluded. An exemption application can be made for one device per person, requiring specific procedures at the airport upon arrival.
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