Useful info for Egypt
Documents, visa, money, plugs and health: what you need to know before a stay in Sharm el Sheikh.
Documents
You need a passport with at least 6 months' remaining validity on entry. Alternatively, an ID card valid for travel abroad is accepted, again with more than 6 months' validity, together with two passport photos; the renewal slip (cedolino di proroga) and other temporary documents are not accepted. Always check the Egypt page on viaggiaresicuri.it (or your own government's travel advice) before you travel.
Visa
The tourist visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport (US$25 according to Viaggiare Sicuri, Italy's official travel advice, for up to 28 days) or online via the official Egyptian portal (e-Visa, at least 7 days before travel). For short stays in South Sinai only, there is the free ‘Sinai only’ stamp, but Viaggiare Sicuri still recommends the standard visa: it's the only one that allows you to leave the area.
Currency and payments
The currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP); euros are accepted in many places around the resort and for excursions. There's an ATM at the central reception in Coral Bay. Small, frequent tips are a local custom.
Plugs and time zone
220 V power, type C and F sockets: small Italian plugs and Schuko plugs fit, but three-pin inline plugs (type L) need an adaptor. Sharm is usually one hour ahead of Italy.
Health and insurance
The European Health Insurance Card isn't valid in Egypt, so travel with travel medical insurance. Drink bottled water and protect yourself from the sun in the middle of the day. The resort has a medical centre and a pharmacy.
Italian Consulate
The Honorary Consulate of Italy for the Sinai is located right inside the Domina Coral Bay, in the main reception building (source: Viaggiare Sicuri).
Phone and internet
The rooms have Wi-Fi. To stay connected outside the resort, a local SIM card is a good idea (Vodafone Egypt, for example); you can also buy one at the airport.
Excursions outside Sharm
Before booking trips outside the Sharm el Sheikh area, read the latest updates on viaggiaresicuri.it: the Italian Foreign Ministry gives specific advice on the rest of the Sinai and on travelling by car at night.
What to wear
Around the resort, beach-holiday style is fine. For Old Sharm (Old Market) and the mosque, it's best to cover your shoulders and knees.
Information updated September 2026. Entry rules can change: always check viaggiaresicuri.it (or your own government's travel advice).
Frequently asked questions
Where are the rooms?
Inside the Domina Coral Bay in Sharm el Sheikh, in the Sheikh Coast area (point 34 on the resort map). The airport is about 8-9 km away, a quarter of an hour by car; Naama Bay is about 5 km away.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00. Check-in takes place at the resort's main reception, with photo ID: that's where you collect your key.
Can I use the resort's beach and pools?
Yes: the beach with sunloungers, the pools, entertainment and the kids' club are all included. Restaurants, bars, the spa, tennis and the diving centre are at an extra charge.
How do I get here from the airport?
With our transfer: a driver meets you on arrival and takes you to your room in about 15 minutes, approx. €25 each way. Book it on WhatsApp with your flight details.
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
Yes: you can get it on arrival at the airport or online before you travel. There's also a free ‘Sinai only’ stamp for short stays in South Sinai, but Viaggiare Sicuri (Italy's official travel advice) recommends the standard visa. Rules change: always check viaggiaresicuri.it (or your own government's travel advice).
How can I pay?
By card through our booking system. For bookings arranged directly with us, we also accept Revolut and cryptocurrency.
Can I bring pets?
Yes, pets are allowed on request: just let us know when you book.
Is there Wi-Fi? Can I work remotely?
Yes, all the rooms have Wi-Fi and are well suited to long stays and remote working.
Do you organise excursions?
Yes: Ras Mohammed, Tiran by boat, snorkelling and diving, desert safaris, Mount Sinai at sunrise and Cairo in a day, with our partner Lucia and Italian-speaking guides.
Message us directly
For availability, prices, transfers and excursions, we reply personally: usually within minutes on WhatsApp.