{"id":3713,"date":"2026-10-30T16:29:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T13:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/?p=3713"},"modified":"2026-10-30T16:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T13:31:16","slug":"padi-open-water-course-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"PADI Open Water Course Requirements: Age, Swimming and Medical (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PADI_Open_Water_Course_Requirements_What_You_Need_Before_You_Start\"><\/span>PADI Open Water Course Requirements: What You Need Before You Start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The PADI Open Water course requirements are simpler than most people expect. You do not need any diving experience, special fitness or your own equipment. You only need to meet a minimum age, show basic water skills and be fit to dive.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#PADI_Open_Water_Course_Requirements_What_You_Need_Before_You_Start\" >PADI Open Water Course Requirements: What You Need Before You Start<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#Requirements_at_a_Glance\" >Requirements at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#Minimum_Age\" >Minimum Age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#Swimming_Requirements\" >Swimming Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#Medical_Requirements\" >Medical Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#What_to_Bring\" >What to Bring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#How_Much_Does_the_Course_Cost\" >How Much Does the Course Cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#Book_Your_Open_Water_Course\" >Book Your Open Water Course<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#Do_I_need_to_be_a_strong_swimmer_for_PADI_Open_Water\" >Do I need to be a strong swimmer for PADI Open Water?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#What_is_the_minimum_age_for_PADI_Open_Water\" >What is the minimum age for PADI Open Water?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#Do_I_need_a_medical_certificate\" >Do I need a medical certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-requirements\/#Can_I_dive_with_glasses_or_contact_lenses\" >Can I dive with glasses or contact lenses?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>This guide explains each requirement clearly so you can arrive in Hurghada ready to learn. Not sure if you qualify? Ask us privately in the form below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"everest-forms\"><div class=\"evf-container layout-two\" id=\"evf-664\"><form id=\"evf-form-664\" class=\"everest-form\" data-formid=\"664\" data-ajax_submission=\"0\" data-keyboard_friendly_form=\"0\" data-form_state_type=\"\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3713\"><div class=\"evf-field-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce664\" name=\"_wpnonce664\" value=\"710367f516\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3713\" \/><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_1\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-2\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_ys0GeZISRs-1-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-first-name form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"ys0GeZISRs-1\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_ys0GeZISRs-1\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Full Name<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-664-field_ys0GeZISRs-1\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][ys0GeZISRs-1]\" required><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_GU24mUTKxO-12-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-phone form-row validate-required validate-phone\" data-required-field-message=\"\" data-field-id=\"GU24mUTKxO-12\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_GU24mUTKxO-12\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Phone<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"tel\" id=\"evf-664-field_GU24mUTKxO-12\" class=\"input-text evf-smart-phone-field\" data-rule-smart-phone-field=\"true\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][GU24mUTKxO-12]\" required><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-2\" data-grid=\"grid_2\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_29GJhOXdeF-5-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-date-time form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"29GJhOXdeF-5\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_29GJhOXdeF-5\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Date \/ Time<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-664-field_29GJhOXdeF-5\" class=\"flatpickr-field input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][29GJhOXdeF-5]\" data-time-interval=\"15\" data-date-time=\"date\" data-mode=\"single\" data-locale=\"en\" data-date-format=\"Y-m-d\" required ><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_LbH5NxasXM-2-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-email form-row validate-required validate-email\" data-required-field-message=\"Please enter a valid email address.\" data-field-id=\"LbH5NxasXM-2\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_LbH5NxasXM-2\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Email<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"evf-664-field_LbH5NxasXM-2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][LbH5NxasXM-2]\" required ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_2\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-text form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"66FR384cge-3\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Hotel Name<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][66FR384cge-3]\" required><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-select form-row\" data-field-id=\"BTHyEdkhNI-6\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Choose your Trip<\/span> <\/label><select id=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][BTHyEdkhNI-6]\" ><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>Select Trip<\/option><option value=\"None\" >None<\/option><option value=\"Snorkeling - 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\u20ac15<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-textarea form-row\" data-field-id=\"yhGx3FOwr2-4\"><label class=\"evf-field-label evf-label-hide\" for=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Notes<\/span> <\/label><textarea id=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][yhGx3FOwr2-4]\" placeholder=\"Add your notes here\"  ><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-honeypot-container evf-field-hp\"><label for=\"evf-664-field-hp\" class=\"evf-field-label\">Phone<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"everest_forms[hp]\" id=\"evf-664-field-hp\" class=\"input-text\"><\/div><div class=\"evf-submit-container \" ><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"everest_forms[id]\" value=\"664\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"everest_forms[author]\" value=\"1\"><button type='submit' name='everest_forms[submit]' class='everest-forms-submit-button button evf-submit ' id='evf-submit-664' value='evf-submit' data-process-text=\"Processing\u2026\" conditional_rules='&quot;&quot;' conditional_id='evf-submit-664'  id=\"evf-submit-664\" aria-live=\"assertive\">Submit<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div><!-- .evf-container --><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Requirements at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Requirement<\/td>\n<td>Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Minimum age<\/td>\n<td>10 years (ages 10 to 14 earn Junior Open Water Diver)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diving experience<\/td>\n<td>None needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Swimming skills<\/td>\n<td>200 m swim (or 300 m with mask, fins and snorkel) and 10 minutes floating or treading water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Medical fitness<\/td>\n<td>Complete the diver medical questionnaire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Equipment<\/td>\n<td>Ask us about equipment when you book<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Time<\/td>\n<td>Usually 3 to 4 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Age\"><\/span>Minimum Age<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can start the PADI Open Water Diver course from 10 years old. Divers aged 10 to 14 receive a Junior Open Water Diver certification with depth and supervision limits, which upgrades to Open Water automatically at 15.<\/p>\n<p>Younger children aged 8 and up can try scuba in shallow water with the Bubblemaker program (\u20ac100).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swimming_Requirements\"><\/span>Swimming Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You do not need to be a fast or strong swimmer. During the course, your instructor checks that you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Swim 200 metres without stopping, using any stroke and with no time limit, or 300 metres with mask, fins and snorkel<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Float or tread water for 10 minutes without help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are unsure about your swimming, talk to us before booking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Requirements\"><\/span>Medical Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every student completes a diver medical questionnaire before training. If you answer yes to any question, such as for asthma, heart conditions, recent surgery or some medications, you will need a doctor&#8217;s approval before diving.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: if you think you may need approval, see your doctor before your holiday and bring the signed form to Hurghada. This avoids delays to your course.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Bring\"><\/span>What to Bring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Swimwear and a towel<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sunscreen (reef-safe) and a hat<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Any medication you need<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Your doctor&#8217;s approval, if required<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Glasses wearers: optical masks are available for rent (\u20ac10)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_the_Course_Cost\"><\/span>How Much Does the Course Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At Chloe&#8217;s Diving Center, the PADI Open Water Diver course costs \u20ac400, including learning materials, certification, logbook and daily taxation. Learn more on our<a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/padi-open-water-diver-course-in-hurghada\/\"> PADI Open Water Diver course in Hurghada<\/a> page and see all prices on our<a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/daily-diving-prices-in-hurghada\/\"> diving prices in Hurghada<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>Not ready for the full course? Try an<a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/introductory-diving-in-hurghada\/\"> introductory dive in Hurghada<\/a> for \u20ac65 first.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Your_Open_Water_Course\"><\/span>Book Your Open Water Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you meet the PADI Open Water course requirements, you are ready to start your diving journey in the Red Sea.<a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/booking\/\"> Book your course<\/a> or message us on<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/201221590220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> WhatsApp<\/a>.<\/p>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_be_a_strong_swimmer_for_PADI_Open_Water\"><\/span>Do I need to be a strong swimmer for PADI Open Water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo. You need to swim 200 metres at any pace and float for 10 minutes.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_age_for_PADI_Open_Water\"><\/span>What is the minimum age for PADI Open Water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t10 years. Divers aged 10 to 14 earn a Junior Open Water certification.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_medical_certificate\"><\/span>Do I need a medical certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOnly if you answer yes to a question on the diver medical questionnaire.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_dive_with_glasses_or_contact_lenses\"><\/span>Can I dive with glasses or contact lenses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can rent an optical mask, and soft contact lenses are often fine. 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