🇪🇬 Egypt visa — Indian passport.
Egypt requires Indians to apply for a pre-departure e-Visa — Visa-on-Arrival is NOT available to Indian passport holders regardless of recent fee changes. Apply at visa2egypt.gov.eg: $25 single-entry or $60 multiple-entry, 30 days, 5-7 day processing.
How to apply — 5 steps.
- 1
Check eligibility
Indian passport with 6+ months validity. VoA is NOT available for Indians — you must apply for the e-Visa before flying.
Check today - 2
Apply on visa2egypt.gov.eg
Official portal. Choose $25 single-entry or $60 multiple-entry.
5-7 days before travel - 3
Upload documents
Passport bio scan, recent photo, hotel booking, return ticket. Pay by card.
20 min - 4
Wait 5-7 days
Approval emailed as PDF. Print + carry. Also save digital copy on phone.
5-7 days - 5
Land at Cairo / Sharm / Luxor
Show e-Visa PDF + passport + return ticket. 30-day stamp issued in 5-10 min.
On arrival
Document checklist.
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Return ticket within 30 days
- Hotel booking (first 1-3 nights)
- Approved e-Visa PDF (printed)
- Recent passport-size photo
Why Indians get rejected.
- Damaged passport
- Suspicion of working illegally (Indians from certain regions face extra scrutiny)
- No return ticket
- Arriving without an e-Visa (Indians can no longer rely on VoA)
FAQ
How long does Egypt visa take for Indians?
Processing time is 5-7 days. Apply 2-4 weeks before travel for safe margin.
How much does Egypt visa cost for Indians in 2026?
₹2,200 per person (Q2 2026 official rate).
How long can Indians stay in Egypt?
30 days per entry on the e-visa (pre-departure, mandatory) visa. Extension possible from inside the country in most cases — check with local immigration.
Do Indians need a return ticket to enter Egypt?
Yes — a confirmed return or onward ticket within the visa duration (30 days) is required at airline check-in and at Egypt immigration. Open-jaw and circle-trip tickets qualify.
Egypt visa vs other popular destinations
Side-by-side comparison for Indian passport holders, Q2 2026 official rates.
| Country | Visa type | Fee (INR) | Stay | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt (this page) | e visa (pre departure, mandatory) | ₹2,200 | 30 days | 5-7 days |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | visa free | Free | 30 days | instant |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | e Visa | ₹2,100 | 90 days | 3 days |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | visa on arrival | ₹2,800 | 30 days | instant |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | e visa | ₹6,500 | 60 days | 3-5 days |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | e visa | ₹450 | 90 days | ~5 working days |
Source: official embassy + consular sites, last verified Q2 2026.