Where can I get an Egyptian visa in Sharm el-Sheikh, and do I need to pay again when flying via Cairo?

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TL;DR

In October 2026, buying a visa on arrival at Sharm el-Sheikh airport was recommended as the simplest option; reports about paying again when flying via Cairo differ: an August report described two payments, while an October reply said an existing visa was sufficient. Rules change — confirm with an official source before you travel.

What the community said

In October 2026, buying a visa on arrival at Sharm el-Sheikh airport was recommended as the simplest option.

3 days ago Sharm el-Sheikh airport

In September 2026, a report said that in Sharm el-Sheikh the visa sticker is purchased at a bank and handed to the border officer with the passport.

37 days ago Sharm el-Sheikh

Reports about visas when flying via Cairo differ: in August 2026, a traveller described paying $36 for an electronic visa in Cairo and another $30 for a paper visa, saying the electronic visa was valid only in Cairo. An October reply about flying to Sharm el-Sheikh said an existing visa was sufficient.

46 days ago $36 + $30