"Do I need a Visa for my holiday to Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt?" is a question we get asked a lot. Especially regarding our tours that leave the holiday resort of Sharm el Sheikh. Read below to find out more about Visas in Egypt.
You need a Visa for the below tours, all other tours do not require a Visa.
I recently booked the excursion with you from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo day trip. Do we need to purchase visas before the day we fly?
Hi yes you will need a Visa. You can get this when you land in Sharm. For more information please read our Visas guide.
Hi there, I have reserved this trip in July and need to know if a Visa is required ? Many thanks Kevin
You will not need a Visa for the Quad runner trip.
Hi,
My friend and I are travelling and staying in sharm el sheik. If we do the private tour to Cairo, do we need to get a visa prior or can we get it on the day?
Please advise,
Thanks
We recommend to get the Egyptian Visa upon your arrival at Sharm airport to save the time and also you can get it on the day of the trip before the flight to Cairo
we are coming out on June 12 would like to climb mount Sinai, we are staying in Sharm do we need a visa for this trip?
No you will not need a Visa for the Mount Sinai Trip. Have fun!
Hi
Could you tell me me how I get the visa please
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Ras Mohamed By Boat , Diving trip in Ras Mohamed, but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 16 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
I have booked the Cairo and Luxor by plane trip.
Do I buy the visa on the day off the event or when I get to Sharm airport for the first time?
To go on Cairo trip or Luxor trip from Sharm you should to buy the Egyptian visa upon your arrival at Sharm airport before the passport control .
I have booked the Cairo and Luxor by plane trip.
Do I buy the visa on the day off the event or when I get to Sharm airport for the first time?
You have to get the Egyptian visa at Sharm airport upon your arrival then get the stamp on it from the passport control at Sharm airport .
Hi there,
I wanted to check it is possible to get a visa before flying to Cairo on the day of our trip.
you can get the Egyptian visa at Sharm airport in the morning on the day of the trip before the flight to Cairo .
I am considering two separate day trips. One to Cairo and one to Luxor. Does a single visa cover both day trips?
Only one Egyptian Visa which you can get it for only 16 GBP. upon your arrival at Sharm airport will cover visit to Cairo on one day and visit to Luxor on another day no problems at all !
Can I get a full visa on arrival at Sharm airport
For sure you can get the Egyptian Visa at Sharm airport upon your arrival !
Do I need a visa for the camel ride Bedouin dinner and star gazing, and would I need one for the scuba diving?
For these 2 trips Camel Ride trip and Diving trip you do not need to get the Egyptian Visa .
Can I get a visa at Sharm airport before I fly to Cairo?
You can get the Egyptian visa at Sharm airport before your flight to Cairo but we recommend to get it upon your arrival from your country!
If i am quad biking in Sharm desert do I require a $25 visa?
For the Quad Runner trip in Sharm desert you do not need to get the Egyptian visa !
We are in Magic Life now until Tue 26 August. Is it still possible to get the day trip by plane to Cairo ? Also, we did not get a visa at airport, can we do this at airport on the trip?
this trip is still running normally, you can get the Egyptian visa at Sharm airport on the day of the trip before the flight to Cairo .
Staying in Sharm el Sheikh next November and therefore do not require a visa..However, if we decide to visit Cairo by plane, can we buy a visa from you..
You can get the Egyptian Visa at Sharm airport not from any company !
Hi there
we would love to do the Tiran island and ras Mohammed snorkelling trip. Do we require a visa for this?
Many thanks
Julia
To go to Ras Mohamed you need visa but to go to Tiran Island you do not need the visa .
Do you need a visa to do this trip
No you don't need a Visa for this trip.
Hi,
Can we get our visa using (GBP) when we land in Sharm at the very start of our holiday and would this be valid for if we was to do the private tour of Cairo on plane?
The Egyptian visa which you can get at Sharm airport upon your arrival is valid for 1 month to visit any place in all Egypt. You can pay for the Visa by using GBP.
the consulate website for obtaining a visa from the UK states it is £20. I have read a few posts here and it states that you can get them at the airport at sham for £10? is this still the case?
The cost for the Egyptian visa only 16GBP. at Sharm airport!
Hi can we get a visa on the day of our excursion when we fly to Cairo rather than getting it when we arrive at sharm?
This will be okay to get the Egyptian visa on the day of the trip before the flight !
Hi, I am planning a 1 day trip to Cairo. I am British passport holder and I will get visa for sharm on arrival. Do I need to apply for Egypt visa before travelling to Cairo or I can get it on arrival to Cairo.
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Ras Mohamed By Boat , Diving trip in Ras Mohamed, but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Hi we were looking to go on the 1 day cairo by air day trip and will be staying in sharm el sheikh area. (Xperience kiroseiz parkland hotel)
Will we need to get a visa to go to cairo and if so could you advise me on how to get them?
Many thanks
Amy
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Ras Mohamed By Boat , Diving trip in Ras Mohamed, but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Hi,
Me and my partner are coming to sharm in 3 weeks we want to book:
*Snorkelling Trip to Tiran Island
*Camel Ride, Bedouin Dinner and Stargazing in Sharm desert
*City Tour of Sharm El Sheikh
*Quad Biking in sharm Desert
Will we need a visa for any of the following trips
you do not need the visa for all these 4 trips ( Snorkeling Trip to Tiran Island *Camel Ride, Bedouin Dinner and Stargazing in Sharm desert *City Tour of Sharm El Sheikh *Quad Biking in sharm Desert )
We are coming to sharm at the end of March 2014. Do we need a visa to do the semi sub trip?
Is the trip from Sharks Bay?
If not,where is it from?
Thanks Guys.
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Ras Mohamed By Boat , Diving trip in Ras Mohamed, but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
IS IT SAFE FOR TRIP TO RAS MOHAMMED PARK. DOES VISA REQUIRED
All the local tours in Sharm are running normally and very safe , to go on this trip to Ras Mohamed you need to get the Egyptian Visa upon your arrival at Sharm airport !
Do I require a visa to visit Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt ?
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Ras Mohamed By Boat , Diving trip in Ras Mohamed, but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Do I need a visa for quad biking thankyou
You do not need to get a visa to go on the Sharm Quad Runner Trip.
Do you need visas for mount Sinai trip at sunset
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Ras Mohamed By Boat , Diving trip in Ras Mohamed, Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
I have received a message to say that I need to get a visa for the Cairo by plane trip. Can I get this when I get to airport on day of trip and complete it then, or should i get it on arrival at sharm airport from UK?
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Ras Mohamed By Boat , Diving trip in Ras Mohamed, Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Do you need a visa to go quad biking?
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Ras Mohamed By Boat , Diving trip in Ras Mohamed, Coloured Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa .
Hi, We are staying in Nabq Bay in November and would like to do the Ras Mohamed and Tiran Island boat trips. Do we need Visas?
Thanks for your help, John
For the trips to Tiran Island or Ras Mohamed by boat you do not need a visa.
What are the implications for getting a visa to visit the pyramids for the day? We have booked a family holiday in sharm el sheik
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Hi,
I want to visit Cairo when I go to Egypt in Oct, I am staying in sham, apparently I require a visa, how much is this visa and where can I get one from?
Thanks
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Hello,
If I book the Pyramid trip to Cairo by plane is it possible to get the Visa needed when arriving in Cairo? My partner is Japanese nationality and I don't think she can get a visa when arriving in sharm el sheik.
Thanks
you must get the Egyptian visa at Sharm airport upon your arrival or before you leave your country to be allowed for you to fly from Sharm to Cairo .
Hi,
We are coming to Sharm in September this year and are keen to visit Cairo. You say that a visa is required - how easy is it to get a visa and should we get one in the Uk before we come or can we get a visa when we arrive. Also, how much do visas cost to purchase at the airport?
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Can i stay in Sharm for 10 days on the free entry visa and still get a cab into Naama bay without puchasing the full visa? please help
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Hi Sharm Excursions Team,
do you offer similar trips from Dahab or do we have to book the hotel directly in Sharm el Sheikh?
What exactly do we have to do concerning the visa? do we get it at the airport when we enter Egypt (from Germany) or do we have to make arrangements beforehand?
thank you!
We arrange some trips from Dahab also looks like Cairo by plane, Luxor by plane, Cairo by bus from Dahab, Petra by boat and Jerusalem trip . Regarding visa you can get at Sharm airport upon your arrival this is very easy !
Hi
I am wanting to go on the Cairo excursion by plane, would be able to get a visa before travel or can it only be done at the airport in Egypt.
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
hi i can see that for some of the excursions you need to take your passport with you, i have never been on holiday before and will be going to egypt in february, can you tell me why certain excursions require you to take your passport with you thanks.
Because of the check points in the road for some excursions also to check the visa!Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Do we need a visa to travel to Petra from Sharm?
the visa which you need to go on the trip to Petra from sharm we arrange it for you and this visa is included in the cost of the trip !
If we book to go on the quad bike trip, do we need to get the visa at the airport when we arrive
for the Quad Runner trip you do not need to get the Egyptian Visa .
I have already made an enquiry but got more to ask
Do you need to always take your passport with you when doing a tour. As just worried in case lose this, and hotel rooms have a safe in them.
you must take your passport only in some tours looks like Cairo trip,Luxor trip, Ras Mohamed, Camel Ride, Super Safari , Abu Galum and Canyon trip .
Hi,please can someone help me, I fly to egypt on tuesday and have just been told i need a visa. I am staying in sharm and apart from quading im not interested in any other excursions. Do i need a visa to do this?
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
I have recently booked 2 excursions one on a glass bottomed boat and the boudin dinner. Do I need to obtain visas for these trips.
NO for these 2 excursions you do not need to get the Egyptian Visa .
Do i need a visa to travel to Cairo or Luxor from sharm? We will stay in sharm for one week in September and would like to do at least 2 trips if we can afford it
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
I am coming to Sharm in July with two children (10 and 7) and we would like to visit your Luxor trip by plane when do we have to get visas as we will be coming into Egypt on an early flight in the morning. Can we get them at a later date elsewhere? How much do they cost?
You will get the Egyptian visa at sharm airport upon your arrival , this service is 24 hours so no problems to get it early morning when you arrive . the cost for the Egyptian visa only 10 GBP. per person ( adult or child ) .
For any trips/excursions around Sharm El Sheikh do you need a Visa ?
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Hi, Do we need to get a visa? We are staying in sharm el sheik & doing 2 of your excursions to luxor & cairo.
many thanks Karen
Hi Karen , you must get the Egyptian visa upon your arrival at sharm airport to go on your trips to Cairo and to Luxor .
We want to go to Cairo by bus from Sharm. Do we need to purchase a visa for this as we are leaving the Sharm resort?
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Hi we want to do the day trip by plane from Sharm to Cairo. Do we need a visa thanks edward dennis
to go to Cairo by plane or by bus you must get the Egyptian visa !
Hi,
We have booked a holiday in Sharm-el-sheikh for 1 week in January and would like to do the 1 day excursion to Cairo by plane.
Will we need a visa, and where and when should we get it please?
Many thanks
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you do not need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
Hi me and my son are interested on doing Cairo by bus we both have Maltese passport do we still need a visa
Yes all nationalities need a Visa to visit Cairo from Sharm.
We wanted to go to Cairo & Luxor excursion if possible for 1 to 2 days by plane for a family of 3. 1 adult, 2 children aged 15 & 7 years. We will be staying at Sunrise Tirana aqua park hotel and arrive there in evening of 21/12/10 and staying for 7 nights.
We have British passport and would it be possible to get visa quickly there or shall we book it at airport.
Thanks for your help, Vijay Sharma
you can get the Egyptian Visa at Sharm airport upon your arrival , the cost for each passport ( person ) only 10 GBP.
hi
do you need a visa to visit sea trip ras mohamed and camel ride.
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you don't need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel .
which trips in sharm do you not need visa for?..................
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you don't need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel . Mohamed
Hi. I'm due to visit Sharm (will be there on monday). Will need a visa to go on a stargazing trip? Thankyou.
Regarding the Egyptian Visa : You must get the Egyptian visa before you leave your country or upon your arrival at Sharm airport if you will go on one or more of these excursions : Cairo by bus or Plane , Luxor by plane , Ras Mohamed by bus , Colored Canyon , Super Safari but all other excursions you don't need this visa . If you need this visa you will get it from the bank at the arrival hall upon your arrival at Sharm airport the cost per person only 10 GBP. Then you will put this visa stamp and go to passport control , it takes about 10 minutes , then across to the place where you will get your luggage and after that you will leave to your hotel
Hello
I am going to Egypt ( Sharm el sheikh ) in 1 week time and I would like it to do this trip to Jerusalem with other 3 friends, but we would like to know if as Colombians, would we need a visa to enter Israel or are we allow as Colombians to enter without any problem with our Colombian passports.
Thanks
Kind regards,
Alejandra
Hi Alejandra , kindly we would like to inform you that : with your Colombians Passports you can go to Jerusalem without any problems . Mohamed