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How long does passport control and visa on arrival take at Sharm el-Sheikh airport?

Based on 3 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago

TL;DR

In 2025–2026 there are virtually no queues — the entire process including visa on arrival is very fast, often finishing before luggage even arrives on the belt.

What the community said

Arrived and departed on Nesma Airlines flight NE-648 (regular flight, charter fare). No questions asked at passport control. Stay was under 28 days — no issues whatsoever.

1 day ago Nesma Airlines NE-648, up to 28 days

Question raised: if a flight is significantly delayed and you arrive after midnight, can you still buy a visa on arrival? Based on others' experience, visas are sold late at night, but worth confirming in advance.

4 days ago Visa after midnight — check in advance

Arrived at 9 PM and purchased a visa on arrival. No queues at all, even though multiple flights landed at the same time. Luggage was already on the belt by the time passport control was done — zero waiting.

9 days ago Visa on arrival, 9 PM arrival, no queues