Hurghada Airport Visa on Arrival: What Travellers Should Know

Most nationalities eligible for an Egyptian visa on arrival can obtain one at Hurghada International Airport's immigration desks before passport control, generally paid for in cash (USD, EUR or GBP are commonly accepted) or, increasingly, by card at some counters.

Rules and eligible nationalities change from time to time, so it's worth checking current requirements with Egypt's official visa portal or your airline before you fly, rather than assuming your nationality still qualifies for visa-on-arrival.

An e-Visa arranged online in advance is usually the faster option if it's available for your passport, since it skips the on-arrival queue entirely — worth comparing against the visa-on-arrival process if you want to minimise time spent at immigration.

Once you're through passport control, a pre-booked Sphinx Airport transfer means a licensed driver is already waiting at arrivals — no need to search for transport after a queue at immigration.

It's also worth keeping a printed or digital copy of your hotel booking and return flight details handy, since immigration staff at any Egyptian airport may occasionally ask to see them.