Do you need a visa for a trip to Hurghada and how much does it cost?

Yes, Russian tourists and citizens of most CIS countries need a visa on arrival to enter Hurghada. It is issued right at the airport and costs 30 US dollars or 30 euros. With this visa, you can stay in Egypt for up to 30 days.

It is important to understand: the free "Sinai stamp," which many have heard about, does not work in Hurghada. It is only given upon arrival at Sharm el-Sheikh airport and at resorts in South Sinai. Hurghada is located on the mainland of Egypt, so for a holiday here you need to buy a regular tourist visa on arrival.

Getting a visa at Hurghada airport is very simple. After leaving the plane, follow the Arrival signs. Before passport control, there will be bank and exchange counters where visas are sold. Approach, hand over your passport and 30 dollars in cash, and they will immediately stick a visa sticker in it. After that, fill out a migration card (forms are free, but it is better to bring your own pen) and go through passport control.

Pay attention to the passport requirements: it must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Otherwise, you may not be allowed on the flight even in Russia. Also, upon departure, you will need to fill out an exit card, so a ballpoint pen will definitely come in handy during the trip.

In addition to the visa on arrival, you can apply for an e-visa in advance on the official Egyptian website, but it costs more (6 dollars more), and Russian bank cards are not accepted for payment. Therefore, for most tourists from Russia, the simplest and most profitable option is to buy a visa right at Hurghada airport for 30 dollars.

To sum up: in 2026, a visa for Hurghada is required, it is obtained on arrival for 30 dollars, valid for 30 days. The main thing is to have a passport with 6 months of validity and cash in dollars or euros. Do not forget to bring a pen to fill out the migration card so as not to fall for the tricks of local "helpers."

You can learn more in our reliable and honest guide in the article Visa to Egypt and visa-free entry in 2026 — there we detailed all the nuances, including the Sinai stamp and document requirements.

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