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Egypt

Legendary wrecks, technicolor reefs, and desert wonders on the Red Sea

Fees And Permits

Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.

Fees You Can't Skip

  • Tourist visa (eVisa or visa on arrival) - USD $25 (single-entry eVisa) or USD $60 (multiple-entry eVisa)
  • Protected area entry fees (Sinai and Red Sea parks) - Cash fee per person or per vehicle (varies by site)
  • Typical payment pattern: 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.

What people usually pay

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

Tourist visa (eVisa or visa on arrival)

Varies by visa type and nationality

Amount
USD $25 (single-entry eVisa) or USD $60 (multiple-entry eVisa)
Applies to
-
Where to pay
Official Egypt eVisa portal or at the airport (where eligible)
Notes

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)

Per visit or per day

Amount
Cash fee per person or per vehicle (varies by site)
Applies to
-
Where to pay
Collected at park gates or arranged by tour and dive operators
Notes

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 liveaboard itinerary

Amount
Per-trip marine park and logistics supplements (varies)
Applies to
-
Where to pay
Liveaboard operator or booking agent
Notes

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

Trip duration

Amount
Usually included in operator pricing
Applies to
-
Where to pay
Your dive operator
Notes

Egypt regulates commercial diving and water sports through national frameworks and operator requirements. Choose licensed operators that brief safety and conservation rules clearly.