Fees · Destination Guide
Protected islands, wreck legends, and easy Red Sea day-boat range
Key fee: Egypt eVisa, single entry
USD $25
Updated Mar 25, 2026 • 30 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget first for Egypt entry fees, then for operator-collected protected-area charges around Giftun. Hurghada does not typically work like a destination with one personal annual marine park tag. Instead, the most visible extra cost beyond diving itself is your Egypt visa, plus any protected-island or marine-park access fee embedded in or added to a day-boat booking.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt eVisa, single entry | USD $25 per visa issuance | Eligible foreign visitors entering mainland Egypt | Where to pay |
Egypt's official eVisa portal lists USD $25 for a single-entry tourist visa and recommends applying at least 7 days before departure. Eligibility depends on passport nationality. |
| Egypt eVisa, multiple entry | USD $60 per visa issuance | Eligible foreign visitors planning repeated entries | Where to pay | Useful if your wider trip requires more than one Egyptian entry. Always confirm the latest nationality rules and document requirements on the official portal. |
| Giftun protected-area access fee | Varies by operator and concession per day trip | Visitors entering Giftun Island and protected marine park itineraries | Licensed hotel, diving center, aqua center, or boat operator in Hurghada | The Red Sea Governorate states that access to the Protected Marine Park of Giftun Island is permitted only with an entrance fee payable through Hurghada hotels, diving centers, and aqua centers. Operators do not always present this charge the same way, so check the final invoice. |
Fee
per visa issuance
Egypt's official eVisa portal lists USD $25 for a single-entry tourist visa and recommends applying at least 7 days before departure. Eligibility depends on passport nationality.
per visa issuance
Useful if your wider trip requires more than one Egyptian entry. Always confirm the latest nationality rules and document requirements on the official portal.
per day trip
The Red Sea Governorate states that access to the Protected Marine Park of Giftun Island is permitted only with an entrance fee payable through Hurghada hotels, diving centers, and aqua centers. Operators do not always present this charge the same way, so check the final invoice.