Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Is an iphone ok in Syria or Egypt?

Country forums / Middle East / Syria

Hello,

I know that GPS devices are illegal to have in Syria and Egypt, but I'm wondering if an Apple iPhone is ok to bring in to those countries? I ask because the new iPhones have GPS capabilities. Even if my phone doesn't work in Syria or Egypt, I will be in multiple countries during my trip and would like to have my phone with me, but I obviously don't want to get arrested in Syria or Egypt if they consider it illegal.

Any information is greatly appreciated,
Jason

Hi ..
GPS devices are not welcome in Syria offecially speaking .... but I know many people who have it and used it even there. try to hide it and thats it
Enjoy Syria

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Thanks. So if I bring my iphone with me, is it the type of thing that if a taxi driver or someone in a restaurant or hotel sees it, I will get trouble?

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Hi ..
No .. I dont think so ..
and they will not know what is that exactly and I dont think that you will have troubles because of it .. its offecially speaking and many people dont know what it is ...; normal phone .. isnt it ..
Enjoy Syria

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