At Sharm el-Sheikh airport, they ask for money for the Sinai stamp, is it legal?

No, it's illegal. The Sinai stamp is issued absolutely free of charge. However, at Sharm el-Sheikh airport, there is a common scheme to deceive tourists.

How it usually happens:

• After exiting the plane, you are met by people who look like representatives of tour operators.
• They "help" with queue distribution, check documents, and then demand payment of 2-5 dollars for filling out the immigration card (white form).

What to do:

1. Do not pay. Filling out this card is your responsibility, but it is free.
2. Immigration card forms should be freely available on counters before passport control. Take one and fill it out yourself.
3. If there are no forms on the counters, boldly approach the passport control window without queuing and politely ask the officer for a form. They are obliged to give it to you.
4. Bring a pen with you—they are usually not provided in the passport control area.

More tips on how not to become a victim of deception, and all information about visas is collected in our article: What is the Sinai stamp and what is it for tourists.

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