Russian Foreign Ministry: Recommendations to Russian citizens staying in Israel regarding travel to Egypt

Russian Foreign Ministry 03 March 2026 12:57 To enter Egypt, a foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation must be valid for at least six months after the expected date of entry into Egypt.

When entering Egypt through the Menachem Begin/Taba checkpoint, citizens of the Russian Federation are given the so-called "Sinai stamp", which grants the right to stay exclusively on the territory of South Sinai for up to 14 days. The presence of this stamp is a sufficient reason for departure from Sharm el-Sheikh airport on a direct flight to the Russian Federation or transit through third countries. At the same time, transit through Cairo with the specified stamp is not possible.

When leaving Israel through the land border crossing, a cash fee of 127 Israeli shekels is charged. Payment is also possible with a foreign bank card. On the Egyptian side, a cash fee of $25 is charged upon entry.

If you intend to travel outside the Sinai Peninsula, including a trip to Cairo and departure from the airport of the Egyptian capital, citizens of the Russian Federation must obtain a full-fledged Egyptian tourist visa, which can also be issued at the Begin/Taba checkpoint. The consular fee is $25 and must be paid in cash. At the same time, the option of applying for this visa online on the official portal remains. www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa . In this case, its cost is 30 USD (payment on the website with a foreign bank card), the validity period is 1 month. The processing of the specified visa takes up to 7 days. 

It is possible to get to Eilat from Tel Aviv by regular intercity bus route No. 390, departing from the Central Bus Station (Tahana Merkazit). From Eilat to the checkpoint "Begin"/ "Taba" transportation is carried out mainly by taxi.

Additionally, we inform you that a minor child, whose information is entered in the parent's passport, enters the country on the basis of a visa issued to the parent. Children who have their own passport must receive a separate visa.
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