Information to help planning a scuba diving trip to Sharm El Sheikh.

Entry Visas are issued directly from Immigration upon arrival at the airport or port of entry in Egypt.

The current cost for a Tourist Visa is US $15.00.

Citizens of Europe and the USA will need a passport to be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of entry in Egypt.

There are international flights direct to Sharm El Sheikh.

A good network of domestic flights connect to and from most Egyptian cities and there is also a good network of public buses.

There is a ferry from Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh a few times a week.

Water Temperatures in Sinai ranges between 20 Degrees Celsius in January/February and 29 Degrees Celsius in August/September. Air temperatures range between 15 Degrees Celsius in January/February to 45 Degrees in August. It is advisable to pack a warm sweater or jacket for the winter period months as the nights can get chilly or even cold, especially if it is windy.

Vaccinations are not usually necessary but, as always, check with your local doctor or the world health organisation for current details.
Medical care in Sharm El Sheikh adheres to European standards. Sharm El Sheikh has a well equipped recompression chamber run by Dr. Adel, a highly respected and experienced hyperbaric specialist. Most dive centers support the hyperbaric chamber to ensure its continuing excellence of service and compliance with the latest technology and advances in medical treatment for divers by collecting from divers US $1 per day diving.