Do I need a visa for Sharm El Sheikh if I stay only in Sinai, and what happens if I cross to Israel or Jordan?

If you plan to leave Egypt for a single day (e.g., to Jordan) and return, the question is whether you'll still get the standard one-month visa for such a short trip. Travelers report same-day exits and re-entries into Egypt are generally possible, but the Israel border status and crossing conditions should be checked right before your trip since the situation can change.

For a trip of about 15 days staying only in Sinai, you don't need to buy a visa at the airport — you get a free Sinai entry stamp valid for 14-15 days. If your trip slightly exceeds that limit (e.g., 14 days 23 hours), check with the immigration desk on arrival, as they may require a paid standard visa instead.

It's possible to visit Israel for a week via a land border crossing while based in Sharm El Sheikh, but travelers are wary of buying flights in advance — if something goes wrong at the border, the flight cost is lost. It's recommended to build in a flexible schedule and avoid non-refundable tickets until you've confirmed successful border crossing.