Duty Free Border Downtown | Sharm el Sheikh Downtown Duty Free

Egypt

Sharm el Sheikh Downtown Duty Free

Downtown duty free shopping is a concept that is well known in Pacific and Asian countries such as Korea, Japan, Macau, Singapore, The Philippines and Thailand, the practice is now spreading to other countries around the world.

It means that visitors to these countries can purchase duty free and tax-free goods outside the airport or the port area. Some local rules and restrictions apply and the retailers will be able to inform you in detail.

You must take your passport with you when you shop and it is advisable to have a copy of your flight or cruise ticket with you which shows that you are a travelling visitor and non-resident of the country.

Some retailers are obliged to deliver your purchases to you at the airport or port for your departure as Downtown shopping requires the export of the goods. The product ranges in many of these stores focus on beauty product, (perfumes, cosmetics and make-up), high fashion brands, leather goods, jewellery and watches. But, liquors and tobaccos can be found in many stores.

There may be some restrictions on the purchase on arrival and import of alcohol into this country. Please check the Customs allowance page for this territory.

Sharm El Sheikh has various downtown duty free shops which can be found by clicking the shopping links on this page. Egypt permits downtown duty free shopping for tourists up to 48 hours after arrival.