LOGBOEK:
Don't forget to bring your diving logbook, otherwise you have to make a check up dive.

DIVING EQUIPMENT AND LUGGAGE:
Be careful! Diving equipment is considered included in the maximum allowed weight (between 15 & 20 kg for most of the charter flights)

If you want to bring extra equipment (TUI):

• to pay in economy class: 60 euro one way or return
• need to be mentioned at the moment of booking
• during check-in you should give the confirmation of this booking
• max. 20 kg extra pp-only diving equipment
• empty tanks and under atmospheric pressure
  (no valve)
• under water torches (with batteries removed) in hand luggage
• weight belt in suitcase
  
  

TIME:
GMT + 2 HOURS

EXCHANGE RATES :
The Egyptian pound (LE) is know for its fluctuations. Please contact your bank.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS :
To enter Egypt you need an international passport that is valid 6 months from the arrival day, or an identity card with an extra photo. In this case the customs will make a local passport for you in the airport.

VISA:
The full visa costs 15 euro in the bank of the airport. You need the full visa if you stay longer than 2 weeks, or if you plan to go to Ras Mohamed (as diver or non diver).

DUTY FREE:
The first 48 hours you have the possibility to go to the duty free shop in Sharm el sheikh, but you have to take your passport with arrival stamp.

STAY:
If you stay longer than one month in Egypt, you cannot fly back with a charter. If you try this anyway, and there is a control, you may have your flight ticket confiscated.

SOUVENIRS:
It is forbidden to export corals and shells, if you do so, you will pay a high penalty.

DIVING KNIVES:
Diving knives are not allowed for diving in Sharm.