Fees · Country Guide
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Updated Dec 7, 2025 • 13 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Most costs are bundled into your dive package, but you should still budget for visas, protected-area entry fees, and occasional site or itinerary supplements. Ask your operator for an itemized list, especially for liveaboards and Sharm-area park days.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa (eVisa or visa on arrival) | USD $25 (single-entry eVisa) or USD $60 (multiple-entry eVisa) Varies by visa type and nationality | - | Official Egypt eVisa portal or at the airport (where eligible) | Requirements and eligibility vary by passport. Always confirm current rules before you fly. Carry printed confirmation if using eVisa, and keep a backup payment option. |
| Protected area entry fees (Sinai and Red Sea parks) | Cash fee per person or per vehicle (varies by site) Per visit or per day | - | Collected at park gates or arranged by tour and dive operators | Popular sites around Sharm and along the Red Sea coast may require protected-area entry fees. Many day boats include this as a line item or collect it on board, so ask during booking. |
| Offshore itinerary supplements (remote reefs) | Per-trip marine park and logistics supplements (varies) Per liveaboard itinerary | - | Liveaboard operator or booking agent | Remote routes can include extra park permits, fuel surcharges, or port fees. Confirm what is included before you pay the balance. |
| Dive permits and operator compliance | Usually included in operator pricing Trip duration | - | Your dive operator | Egypt regulates commercial diving and water sports through national frameworks and operator requirements. Choose licensed operators that brief safety and conservation rules clearly. |
Fee
Varies by visa type and nationality
Requirements and eligibility vary by passport. Always confirm current rules before you fly. Carry printed confirmation if using eVisa, and keep a backup payment option.
Per visit or per day
Popular sites around Sharm and along the Red Sea coast may require protected-area entry fees. Many day boats include this as a line item or collect it on board, so ask during booking.
Per liveaboard itinerary
Remote routes can include extra park permits, fuel surcharges, or port fees. Confirm what is included before you pay the balance.
Trip duration
Egypt regulates commercial diving and water sports through national frameworks and operator requirements. Choose licensed operators that brief safety and conservation rules clearly.