Do you need a visa for Hurghada Egypt and how much does it cost?

Warning for Hurghada airport: booths with various agency names (corall, sanmar, anex, etc.) near the entrance lure tourists into paying $33 for a visa and may give change in old US dollar bills, which are not accepted anywhere in Egypt. The legitimate booths (behind glass) are a bit further in the same hall, where the visa costs $30.

Customs officers in Hurghada typically do not ask for a return ticket. Travelers who plan to book their return flight after arrival generally pass through without issues.

A group of 14 travelers can hand over all passports at once and pay for visas in a single transaction. The total comes to around $420 USD, roughly $30 per person.

A visa for Hurghada is issued on arrival at the airport. The fee is approximately $25–30 USD per person. No advance visa application is required.