Under Egypt's Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes Law (Law No. 175 of 2018), accessing a website that has been lawfully blocked by authorities can carry serious legal consequences. Article 14 states that anyone who intentionally accesses a restricted website without authorization faces imprisonment and fines. Blocked sites are typically restricted via a court or regulatory order under Article 7, which allows authorities to block content deemed a threat to national security, public order, or morality.
Using a VPN to circumvent a government-imposed block could be interpreted as intentional unauthorized access under Article 14, or even as exceeding lawful access rights under Article 15. While VPN use is widespread among expats and locals in Egypt, it exists in a legal grey area—enforcement has been inconsistent, but the legal risk is real and should not be dismissed.
Practical advice for expats: Avoid using VPNs to access sites that are clearly blocked by Egyptian authorities. If you need access to specific services for work, consult a local legal adviser about whether licensed or authorized solutions exist. Never assume that common use of a tool makes it legally safe under Egyptian law.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Egypt.