Many travelers ask: Do I need a visa to visit Sharm El Sheikh?

The answer depends on where you plan to travel in Egypt and how long you stay. Let’s break it down clearly 👇

🏖 If You Stay Only in Sharm El Sheikh (Sinai Area)

If you:

Arrive directly at Sharm El Sheikh
Stay up to 14 days
Do NOT travel outside the Sinai Peninsula

You do NOT need to buy a full Egyptian visa.

At the airport, you can request a free “Sinai Only” stamp in your passport.

This allows you to:
✔ Stay in Sharm El Sheikh
✔ Visit Dahab
✔ Visit Nuweiba
✔ Visit Mount Sinai

It does not allow travel to Cairo, Luxor, or other mainland cities.

🏛 If You Plan to Visit Cairo or Luxor

If you want to visit:

Cairo
Pyramids of Giza
Luxor
Aswan

You will need a full Egyptian tourist visa.

Visa options:

Visa on arrival (available at the airport)
E-visa (applied online before travel)

The tourist visa is typically valid for 30 days.

💰 How Much Does the Visa Cost?

The standard single-entry tourist visa usually costs around 30 USD (subject to change).

The “Sinai Only” stamp is free.

✈️ Important Things to Know

✔ Always check visa rules based on your nationality
✔ Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months
✔ If you book a Cairo excursion from Sharm, you need a full visa

🗓 So… Do You Need a Visa?

🏖 Staying only in Sharm (max 14 days)? → No visa needed (Sinai stamp).
🏛 Planning Cairo or Luxor trips? → Yes, you need a tourist visa.

If you're unsure which option applies to your travel plans, we can help you choose the right excursions and explain the visa requirements clearly before booking 🌴