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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: 11 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

Passengers on a Nesma Airlines flight reported that, for the first time, immigration cards were handed out on board the plane, so everyone filled them in before landing.

12 days ago Nesma Airlines — cards given on board

If immigration cards are not handed out on the plane, you can pick them up after landing in Sharm el-Sheikh and fill them in at the airport. Filling out three cards took about 10 minutes, but passport control itself may take longer if you end up with a slow officer.

11 days ago Immigration cards on arrival

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.

11 days 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.

11 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.

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