Marsa Alam Travel Advice

Best time to go to Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam pairs 13 hours of daily sunshine with temperatures that rocket to the 33°C mark in July and August. And while the winter months hover around a decent 23°C during the day, evenings can see temperatures fall by a cool 10°C. It’s all down to the area’s desert climate, which also means Marsa Alam only gets a sprinkling of rain each year.

Passports and Visas

If you’re a British passport holder, visit the FCDO website to check if you need a visa. If you hold a different type of passport, you should check the consulate of the embassy of the countries you’re travelling to.

You don’t need a visa if you’re visiting Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts for up to 15 days – instead you’ll receive a free entry permission stamp upon arrival.

If you intend to travel out of the Sharm El Sheikh area or stay longer than 15 days, you must buy a tourist visa.

You can apply for an e-visa online through the Egypt Visa E-visa Portal, or buy one on arrival if you hold a full British passport. The visa currently costs $30 USD per person, including children and infants, when purchased from the local authorities, or £28 GBP if purchased from our local partner Travco (you'll see them in the arrivals hall with a TUI and Travco sign). Just so you know, visas purchased on arrival are cash only, and cards are not accepted.

You can also apply for an e-visa online through our visa partner, Sherpa.

We recommend you buy your visa before you travel to avoid queues. Online visas should be applied for at least 10 days before departure.

For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit the FCDO website where you can also register for travel updates.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/health

Travel Aware

Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.

Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.

See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.

The advice can change so check regularly for updates.