Sinai Only Visa Guide: South Sinai Stamp & Full Egypt Visas
How the free South Sinai entry stamp works, who can use it, and when you really need a full Egyptian tourist visa instead.
The Sinai Peninsula is a dramatic region of Egypt known for Red Sea beaches, desert mountains, biblical landmarks, coral reefs, diving, Bedouin culture, and destinations such as Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine, and Ras Mohammed National Park.
How the free South Sinai entry stamp works, who can use it, and when you really need a full Egyptian tourist visa instead.
Plan a first visit to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula with this practical guide to South Sinai’s resorts, reefs, deserts and mountains, plus current entry rules.
Planning Sinai? Compare Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, St Catherine, Ras Mohammed and key desert parks to build the right itinerary for you.
Torn between Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab for your South Sinai base? Compare resorts, prices, diving, nightlife, families and more to choose the right coast.
A practical, up-to-date safety guide to South Sinai, Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab and the more restricted parts of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
Staying in Sharm El Sheikh and only have one Red Sea boat day? A clear, on‑the‑water comparison of Ras Mohammed versus Tiran Island for 2026 trips.
Planning day trips from Dahab or Nuweiba? Learn how the sandstone hikes of the Colored Canyon compare with Ras Abu Galum’s snorkel-friendly Gulf of Aqaba coast.
Plan the classic overnight Mount Sinai sunrise and St Catherine Monastery trip from Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab, with real-world tips on routes, gear and timing.
Plan the right Sinai desert safari from Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab or Nuweiba, from half‑day jeep trips to authentic multi‑day Bedouin‑guided treks under the stars.
A practical guide to Egypt’s Sinai Trail, from Bedouin-led day hikes and St Catherine mountain routes to camel-supported multi day sections and thru-hikes.
How to link Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, St Catherine and selected South Sinai routes into one practical journey that balances sea, desert and mountains.
Practical, up to date advice on moving between Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba and St Catherine, with real travel times, prices and route tips.