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Egypt changes visa prices from March 1: what tourists need to know

25 February 2026

From March 1, 2026, the cost of a tourist visa to Egypt on arrival will increase from 25 USD to 30 USD . The changes apply to tourists who apply for a visa at the airport upon arrival.

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If you are planning a vacation in Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada in 2026, it is worth considering the new rules for entering Egypt and the current conditions for booking air tickets.

How much does a visa to Egypt cost from March 1, 2026

The new official cost of a tourist visa to Egypt is 30 USD .

Two stamps can be affixed to the passport during the transition period :

  • visa stamp 25 USD
  • additional stamp 5 USD

After the remaining old stamps are used up, new visas with a face value of 30 USD will begin to be issued .

The visa is issued directly at the airport in Egypt and paid for in cash in US dollars .

Sinai Only: when you can avoid paying for a visa

Tourists arriving in Sharm el-Sheikh for a stay of up to 15 days can receive a free Sinai Only stamp .

Important: this stamp allows stay only within the Sinai Peninsula .

If you are planning a trip to Cairo , Hurghada , Luxor or other regions of Egypt, you must apply for a full tourist visa for 30 USD .

Who can get a visa to Egypt upon arrival?

Visa on arrival is not available to all citizens . Entry requirements to Egypt in 2026 depend on:

  • citizenship
  • passport type
  • length of stay
  • current migration requirements

Before booking flights to Egypt, it is recommended to check the requirements of the Egyptian Embassy or official consular sources. It is the passenger's responsibility to comply with visa regulations .

Flights to Egypt 2026: Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Marsa Matruh

It is possible to book charter  flights to Egypt from various European cities for the summer of 2026  online.
Below you can find the cheapest offers for the following destinations:

Book cheap flights for direct charter flights Poland - Egypt, spring - summer 2026

March charter Rzeszow - Hurghada 03/20/2026 prices from 3 331 ₴ Bydgoszcz - Marsa Alam 03.03.2026 - 10.03.2026 prices from 8 055 ₴
April charter Gdansk - Hurghada 04/16/2026 prices from 7 100 ₴ Katowice - Hurghada 04/19/2026 - 04/26/2026 prices from 16 584 ₴
May charter Katowice - Sharm el Sheikh 02.05.2026 prices from 16 742 ₴ Warsaw - Sharm El Sheikh 05/12/2026 - 05/19/2026 prices from 19 734 ₴
June charter Warsaw - Marsa Alam 03.06.2026 prices from 20 199 ₴ Warsaw - Marsa Alam 03.06.2026 - 10.06.2026 prices from 20 199 ₴
July charter Gdansk - Hurghada 07/27/2026 prices from 19 777 ₴ Gdansk - Hurghada 07/27/2026 - 08/10/2026 prices from 19 777 ₴
August charter Gdansk - Hurghada 08/24/2026 prices from 17 323 ₴ Gdansk - Hurghada 08/24/2026 - 09/07/2026 prices from 17 323 ₴

Book cheap tickets for direct charter flights Moldova - Egypt spring - summer 2026

March charter Chisinau - Sharm el Sheikh 03.03.2026 prices from 7 544 ₴ Chisinau - Sharm el Sheikh 03.03.2026 - 06.03.2026 prices from 13 067 ₴
April charter Chisinau - Sharm el Sheikh 01.04.2026 prices from 7 430 ₴ Chisinau - Hurghada 05.04.2026 - 12.04.2026 prices from 14 883 ₴
May charter Chisinau - Hurghada 03.05.2026 prices from 8 411 ₴ Chisinau - Hurghada 03.05.2026 - 10.05.2026 prices from 14 883 ₴
June charter Chisinau - Sharm el Sheikh 01.06.2026 prices from 8 199 ₴ Chisinau - Hurghada 02.06.2026 - 09.06.2026 prices from 14 883 ₴

Book cheap flights for direct charter flights Romania - Egypt spring - summer 2026

March charter Bucharest - Sharm el Sheikh 02.03.2026 prices from 3 331 ₴ Bucharest - Sharm El Sheikh 02.03.2026 - 09.03.2026 prices from 6 845 ₴
April charter Timisoara - Sharm el Sheikh 04/24/2026 prices from 7 773 ₴ Cluj-Napoca - Sharm El Sheikh 01.04.2026 - 08.04.2026 prices from 15 032 ₴
May charter Timisoara - Hurghada 05/23/2026 prices from 8 346 ₴ Bucharest - Sharm El Sheikh 02.05.2026 - 09.05.2026 prices from 16 948 ₴
June charter Bucharest - Hurghada 04.06.2026 prices from 11 662 ₴ Bucharest - Sharm El Sheikh 06/13/2026 - 06/20/2026 prices from 17 408 ₴
July charter Bucharest - Hurghada 02.07.2026 prices from 11 662 ₴ Bucharest - Sharm El Sheikh 07/26/2026 - 08/02/2026 prices from 16 896 ₴
August charter Bucharest - Hurghada 01.08.2026 prices from 11 662 ₴ Bucharest - Sharm El Sheikh 01.08.2026 - 08.08.2026 prices from 16 384 ₴

Book cheap tickets for direct charter flights from Czech Republic to Egypt spring - summer 2026 

March charter Prague - Sharm el Sheikh 03/28/2026 prices from 17 028 ₴ Prague - Hurghada 03/14/2026 - 03/21/2026 prices from 19 866 ₴
April charter Prague - Sharm el Sheikh 04.04.2026 prices from 20 480 ₴ Prague - Hurghada 04/11/2026 - 04/18/2026 prices from 20 898 ₴
May charter Prague - Hurghada 09.05.2026 prices from 23 478 ₴ Prague - Hurghada 09.05.2026 - 16.05.2026 prices from 23 478 ₴
June charter Prague - Hurghada 06.06.2026 prices from 23 478 ₴ Prague - Hurghada 06.06.2026 - 13.06.2026 prices from 23 478 ₴
July charter Prague - Hurghada 07/11/2026 prices from 24 510 ₴ Prague - Hurghada 11.07.2026 - 18.07.2026 prices from 24 510 ₴
August charter Prague - Hurghada 01.08.2026 prices from 24 510 ₴ Prague - Hurghada 01.08.2026 - 08.08.2026 prices from 24 510 ₴

Book cheap tickets for direct charter flights from Slovakia - Egypt spring - summer 2026

March charter Bratislava - Hurghada 07.03.2026 prices from 18 731 ₴ Bratislava - Hurghada 07.03.2026 - 14.03.2026 prices from 18 731 ₴
April charter Bratislava - Hurghada 04/05/2026 prices from 19 712 ₴ Bratislava - Hurghada 05.04.2026 - 12.04.2026 prices from 21 414 ₴
May charter Bratislava - Hurghada 04.05.2026 prices from 21 248 ₴ Bratislava - Hurghada 04.05.2026 - 11.05.2026 prices from 21 414 ₴
June charter Bratislava - Hurghada 01.06.2026 prices from 21 248 ₴ Bratislava - Hurghada 01.06.2026 - 08.06.2026 prices from 21 414 ₴
July charter Bratislava - Hurghada 06.07.2026 prices from 21 248 ₴ Bratislava - Hurghada 06.07.2026 - 13.07.2026 prices from 21 414 ₴
August charter Bratislava - Hurghada 03.08.2026 prices from 21 248 ₴ Bratislava - Hurghada 03.08.2026 - 10.08.2026 prices from 21 414 ₴

Book cheap tickets for direct charter flights from Hungary - Egypt spring - summer 2026

March charter Budapest - Hurghada 07.03.2026 prices from 5 418 ₴ Budapest - Hurghada 04.03.2026 - 07.03.2026 prices from 17 664 ₴
April charter Budapest - Hurghada 04/11/2026 prices from 21 414 ₴ Budapest - Hurghada 06.04.2026 - 13.04.2026 prices from 22 446 ₴
May charter Budapest - Sharm El Sheikh 02.05.2026 prices from 23 891 ₴ Budapest - Sharm El Sheikh 02.05.2026 - 09.05.2026 prices from 23 891 ₴
June charter Budapest - Sharm El Sheikh 06/14/2026 prices from 9 185 ₴ Budapest - Sharm El Sheikh 06/14/2026 - 06/21/2026 prices from 17 204 ₴
July charter Budapest - Sharm El Sheikh 07/26/2026 prices from 9 114 ₴ Budapest - Sharm El Sheikh 07/12/2026 - 07/19/2026 prices from 17 204 ₴
August charter Budapest - Sharm El Sheikh 08/30/2026 prices from 8 927 ₴ Budapest - Sharm El Sheikh 08/30/2026 - 09/06/2026 prices from 16 948 ₴

Book cheap tickets for direct charter flights from Lithuania - Egypt spring - summer 2026

March charter Vilnius - Hurghada 03.03.2026 prices from 6 708 ₴ Vilnius - Sharm El Sheikh 04.03.2026 - 18.03.2026 prices from 10 701 ₴
April charter Vilnius - Hurghada 04/28/2026 prices from 6 605 ₴ Vilnius - Sharm El Sheikh 04/15/2026 - 05/03/2026 prices from 18 576 ₴
May charter Palanga - Hurghada 04.05.2026 prices from 13 214 ₴ Vilnius - Hurghada 02.05.2026 - 09.05.2026 prices from 25 950 ₴

Book cheap tickets for direct charter flights from Latvia to Egypt spring - summer 2026

March Riga - Hurghada 04.03.2026 prices from 5 888 ₴ Riga - Sharm El Sheikh 05.03.2026 - 10.03.2026 prices from 22 805 ₴
April Riga - Hurghada 04.04.2026 prices from 13 214 ₴ Riga - Sharm El Sheikh 07.04.2026 - 12.04.2026 prices from 22 784 ₴
May Riga - Hurghada 01.05.2026 prices from 13 214 ₴ Riga - Hurghada 01.05.2026 - 06.05.2026 prices from 23 827 ₴

Book cheap tickets for direct charter flights from Estonia - Egypt spring - summer 2026

March charter Tallinn - Sharm el Sheikh 03/22/2026 prices from 6 656 ₴ Tallinn - Hurghada 05.03.2026 - 08.03.2026 prices from 17 606 ₴
April charter Tallinn - Sharm el Sheikh 04/16/2026 prices from 10 785 ₴ Tallinn - Sharm El Sheikh 04/16/2026 - 04/23/2026 prices from 21 105 ₴
May charter Tallinn - Hurghada 04.05.2026 prices from 15 868 ₴ Tallinn - Hurghada 04.05.2026 - 11.05.2026 prices from 29 134 ₴

Frequently asked questions about Egypt visa and flights

How much does a visa to Egypt cost in 2026?

From March 1, 2026, a tourist visa to Egypt on arrival costs 30 USD .

Is it possible to get a visa to Egypt upon arrival?

Yes, but not for all citizens. Eligibility for a visa on arrival depends on citizenship and current migration rules.

What is the Sinai Only stamp?

Sinai Only is a free stamp for tourists arriving in Sharm el-Sheikh for up to 15 days and not traveling outside the Sinai Peninsula.

When do I need to apply for a full visa of 30 USD?

If you plan to visit Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, or other regions of Egypt, a standard tourist visa is required.

Where to buy flights to Egypt?

Flights to Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada can be booked online at Chartershop — charter and regular flights from Poland and Moldova are available.

 

You can book and buy tickets for direct flights to Egypt in the summer 2026 season online on our website www.chartershop.com.ua. You can clarify flight details by writing to us by e-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or by Viber +380733613000.


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