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Hard to say without knowing ALL the details.
Covid regulations: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-air-travel-guidance-for-passengers#transiting-through-england
Visa requirements for transit:
https://www.gov.uk/transit-visa/visitor-in-transit-visa
Trasit from Egypt to Ireland: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y/egypt/transit/republic_of_ireland This seesm to imply that you need a Visa unless you qualify for an exemption
Heathrow Connection advisor: https://www.heathrow.com/connecting-flights You should put in ALL your details and see what you get.
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There are special rules when traveling to a destination within the Common Travel Area.
For Ireland, as the destination, you do not need a Visa to pass through the UK in transit if you have a Irish biometric visa (marked ‘BC’ or ‘BC BIVS’ in the ‘Remarks’ section).
Visa to pass through the UK in transit: Visitor in Transit visa - GOV.UK
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Travel to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland
You might need to apply for a visitor visa to travel through the UK to get to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland.You’ll usually need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa [if you’re staying in the UK for more than 48 hours] unless you’re exempt.
You do not need a UK visitor visa if:
- you have a valid visa for the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
- you have a valid Irish biometric visa (marked ‘BC’ or ‘BC BIVS’ in the ‘Remarks’ section)
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