Do I need a visa for Sharm el-Sheikh Egypt for a short stay?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
No visa is needed for Sharm el-Sheikh and the Sinai Peninsula for stays up to 15 days. A visa is required if you plan to visit Cairo, travel outside Sinai (e.g. a day trip to Petra, Jordan), or stay longer than 15 days.
What the community said
If you decide to get a visa after arriving in Sharm el-Sheikh rather than at the airport, you will need to visit a bank to pay first, then go separately to the migration police centre to get the stamp. It is much easier to buy the visa on arrival at the airport.
4 days ago
The visa on arrival at Sharm el-Sheikh airport costs 30 USD.
4 days ago Visa on arrival: $30
No visa is required for Sharm el-Sheikh if you stay within the Sinai Peninsula and your trip is 15 days or less. If you plan to stay longer or travel outside Sinai, you will need a visa.
4 days ago Visa-free: up to 15 days, Sinai only
If you want to take a day trip to Petra in Jordan from Sharm el-Sheikh, you will need a full Egyptian visa — the Sinai-only entry does not allow you to leave the peninsula and return.
4 days ago Petra day trip requires full Egypt visa
If you do need a visa on arrival at Sharm el-Sheikh airport (for Cairo trips or stays over 15 days), look for the sign marked 'Bank' — it's located a bit further past the tour operator desks where most arriving passengers are directed.
4 days ago Visa on arrival: 'Bank' counter at Sharm airport