Egypt Visa for Indians

Indian ordinary-passport holders generally need an Egyptian tourist visa before they travel to Egypt. The usual route is the official Egypt e-Visa portal, where you apply online before departure. Visa rules and fees can change, so this page explains what is known, what to prepare and what to confirm before you pay. Check it against the official portal and your airline's entry requirements.

Do Indians need a visa for Egypt?

Yes. Indian ordinary-passport holders generally need an Egyptian tourist visa. The e-Visa is the usual route, and it should be obtained before you fly. Do not assume that you can receive a visa on arrival, or that a friend's experience applies to you, because eligibility depends on your passport and your trip.

If your passport or your reason for travel is different, the requirements may differ, so confirm them with the Egyptian mission or the official portal first.

What does the e-Visa cost?

The official Egypt e-Visa portal lists two tourist options. A single-entry tourist visa is listed at USD 30, and a multiple-entry visa is listed at USD 65. These are the amounts shown in the research for this guide, but charges can change, so recheck the official portal on the day you apply. Pay only on the official site or through a channel you have verified, and keep the receipt.

Our packages do not include the Egypt e-Visa fee. Visa assistance is included in our packages, and your planner can explain how it works for your application. The fee is paid separately.

What should you prepare?

Before you apply, gather your documents in one place. The main items are:

• A passport valid for at least six months from the date you arrive in Egypt.
• A clear scan or photograph of the passport's personal details page.
• A photograph, if the portal asks for one, in the format it specifies.
• Your return or onward flight itinerary.
• Your accommodation details for the stay in Egypt.
• Any other supporting documents the portal or the Egyptian mission asks for.

Once your e-Visa is approved, print it and carry a copy with your passport. Keep a digital copy on your phone as well. Check the spelling of your name against your passport, because a mismatch can cause problems at check-in or at the border.

How should you apply?

Start the application early. Visa processing times can vary, so do not wait until the week of your flight. Follow these steps:

1. Check your passport validity, which must be at least six months from arrival.
2. Visit the official Egypt e-Visa portal, and confirm the tourist visa type you need.
3. Enter your details carefully, including your passport number, dates of travel and address in Egypt.
4. Pay the fee on the official portal, and keep the payment confirmation.
5. Save the approved e-Visa and print a copy before you travel.

If anything in the form is unclear, check with the official portal or the Egyptian mission before you submit. Do not guess at answers, because an error can delay your visa.

Can you get a visa on arrival?

Do not assume you can. The research for this guide does not establish a reliable route for Indian ordinary-passport holders to get a visa on arrival, so the e-Visa is the safe option. Confirm with the Egyptian mission and your airline before departure if you have any doubt about your eligibility. This applies whatever your travel plans, including a short stay for a Nile cruise or Red Sea trip.

Passport validity and entry

Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your arrival date. Many airlines check this at check-in, so a passport that is close to expiry can stop you from boarding even if the visa is in order. Carry the printed e-Visa, your return or onward itinerary, your accommodation details and any supporting documents you were asked to bring. These documents help at immigration and show that your stay is planned.

Does a Tripstor package include the visa?

Our Egypt packages are land-only. They cover the hotel or cruise, transfers and sightseeing in your itinerary, and they include visa assistance. The Egypt e-Visa fee is separate, and flights to and from Egypt are booked separately. Your planner will explain what help is available for your application and what you need to provide.

Read the package details before you book, including Cairo Pyramids 3N and Egypt Classic with Nile Cruise 7N, and ask for a written quote that lists every inclusion.

What mistakes should you avoid?

• Assuming a visa on arrival is available, without checking the official position.
• Arriving with a passport that has less than six months of validity.
• Paying through an unofficial site or agent that you have not checked.
• Relying on old fee information, because charges can change.
• Not carrying a printed or saved copy of your approved e-Visa.
• Booking flights and hotels before your visa is approved.

Plan your Egypt trip

Once your visa is in order, read how to reach Egypt for flights and Egypt trip cost for prices, or browse our Egypt tour packages.