Do Indians need a visa for Egypt?

The rule

Tourist e-visa from visa2egypt.gov.eg: USD 30 single entry or USD 65 multiple entry, issued in 5–7 working days.

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What "E-visa before travel" means for Indians

An e-visa is applied for and issued online before travel, with the approval linked to the passport number. Indians upload a passport scan, a photo and, depending on the route, proof of accommodation, funds and a return booking, then pay the government fee of ₹2,839. Decisions for Egypt typically take 5–9 working days; the approval must exist before the airline lets you board, and the stay is up to 30 days.

Before you apply

Apply as soon as the dates are fixed. Check that the passport has two blank pages and six months of validity, that the name on the booking matches the passport exactly and that bank statements cover the last three to six months without a sudden large deposit. Print or save the approval: airlines verify it at check-in and some borders ask to see it again. Vistolane runs the document checks before filing and shows the guaranteed filing date before you pay.

At the Egypt border and during the stay

Egypt sets a stay of up to 30 days, single or multiple, on a visa valid for 90 days from issue (single) · 180 days (multiple). The date written at the border is the one that counts, not the visa validity. Overstaying, even by a day, is recorded, usually fined and can lead to a refusal on the next application for Egypt and for countries that share immigration data. Extensions, where they exist, are applied for inside the country before the stay ends; a new entry is not an extension and repeated back-to-back visits are refused at many borders.

When this rule does not apply

This answer is for ordinary India passports and short visits: tourism, visiting family and friends and business meetings without local employment. Study, work, family reunion, medical treatment and long stays follow different routes with their own fees and documents, listed on the Egypt destination page. Note for this rule: Tourist e-visa from visa2egypt.gov.eg: USD 30 single entry or USD 65 multiple entry, issued in 5–7 working days. Diplomatic and official passports, dual nationals travelling on a second passport and holders of a residence permit for a third country can fall under different rules; when in doubt, the official source linked above decides.

How this answer is kept current

The rule comes from Egypt's own immigration authority or official e-visa portal and was last verified on 2026-10-22. The Vistolane operations team re-checks it when the government announces a change, and the page updates the same day. Airline summaries, travel forums and agency websites are never used as the source.

Egypt for India passport holders: costs, documents and timing

Egypt's tourist e-visa is applied for on visa2egypt.gov.eg before travel: single entry (USD 30, stay up to 30 days) or multiple entry (USD 65, 30 days per visit, valid 180 days). Only a scan of the passport data page is needed and the e-visa is usually issued within 5–7 working days.

Egypt's tourist e-visa is applied for on visa2egypt.gov.eg before travel: single entry (USD 30, stay up to 30 days) or multiple entry (USD 65, 30 days per visit, valid 180 days). Only a scan of the passport data page is needed and the e-visa is usually issued within 5–7 working days.

How much does an Egypt visa cost? Government fee by entry type: single entry ₹2,839, multiple entry ₹6,150 per traveller, plus ₹465 Vistolane filing fee. From ₹3,304 all-in for the default option.

How long does an Egypt visa take? 5–9 working days (about 9 days); visa2egypt.gov.eg publishes 5–7 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

What documents do I need for an Egypt visa? Processing is published as 5–7 working days; apply at least two weeks before you fly. The government fee is not refundable once the application is submitted. Passport valid 6 months beyond arrival. The Egypt checklist in your portal is built from the official list, so nothing extra is asked for.

How much bank balance do I need for an Egypt visa? About ₹66,234 for a tourist visit, rising to ₹1.42 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week. This is Vistolane's planning guideline, not an official minimum: Egypt publishes no fixed figure unless its checklist states one.

Can I apply for the Egypt visa online, or is it visa on arrival? Online. Egypt issues the Egypt tourist e-visa before you fly; it is not a visa on arrival.

How long can I stay in Egypt on this visa? Up to 30 days; entry: single or multiple (your choice); validity 90 days from issue (single) · 180 days (multiple). Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.

Is an interview or biometrics required for Egypt? No. Egypt decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.

Applying for the Egypt visa

Why are Egypt visas refused? Bank statements that do not match the trip, weak evidence of ties or purpose, inconsistent bookings and form errors that contradict the passport. Each document is checked against the Egypt list before Vistolane files it, and a refusal letter is decoded within 24 hours if you were refused before.

Can I apply for the Egypt visa myself? Yes. The checklist on this page is the one Vistolane uses. Most applicants let Vistolane file the tourist and student routes because the guaranteed filing date and document checks remove the two main causes of refusal; other routes are matched with a licensed specialist.

Where else Indians travel without a visa

• Thailand: Visa-free
• Malaysia: Visa-free
• Nepal: Visa-free
• Bhutan: Visa-free
• Maldives: Visa on arrival
• Mauritius: Visa-free
• Qatar: Visa on arrival
• Jordan: Visa on arrival
• Hong Kong: Visa-free
• Philippines: Visa-free

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