Embassy
Embassy of India, Cairo
Cairo
5, Aziz Abaza Street
Egypt visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens need an eVisa for Egypt. Apply on the official website.
Passport
IND
India
Going to
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Egypt
eVisa
An online tourist visa for 1 entry into Egypt.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$30
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Indian citizens in Egypt
- Passengers with a residence permit issued by a GCC Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
What to do
Apply on Egypt's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Egypt
Apply for a tourist visa or check the free resort stamp.
eVisa For your passportSingle-entry tourist eVisaAn online tourist visa for 1 entry into Egypt.
- Fee
- US$30
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Create and confirm an account at least 7 days before departure.
- Choose your visa and fill in the form.
- Pay online with an accepted card.
- Download and print your approved visa.
- Show the printout at passport checks.
Documents required
- Passport valid about 180 days
- Printed eVisa
- Travel plan
- Hotel booking or places to visit
- The passport validity rule starts on arrival; the source states 6 months.
- Applying 7 days ahead does not promise approval within 7 days.
eVisa For your passportMultiple-entry tourist eVisaAn online tourist visa for repeat trips to Egypt.
- Valid for
- 180 days
- Fee
- US$65
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Create and confirm an account at least 7 days before departure.
- Choose multiple entries and fill in the form.
- Pay online with an accepted card.
- Download and print your approved visa.
- Show the printout at passport checks.
Documents required
- Passport valid about 180 days
- Printed eVisa
- Travel plan
- Hotel booking or places to visit
- Visa and passport periods use 6 months; 180 days is approximate.
- Visa validity does not mean you can stay for that whole time.
Visa on arrivalArrival visa using another visaSome tourists qualify with a current foreign visa they have already used.
- Fee
- US$30
How to apply
- Confirm your nationality is covered before travel.
- Bring your current qualifying visa and proof of past use.
- Get your arrival visa before passport checks.
Documents required
- Passport
- Current qualifying foreign visa
- Proof you used that visa
- Qualifying visas: US, UK, Schengen, Japan, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
- The full nationality list is missing; residence permits are not listed as substitutes.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaA visa for people visiting Egypt on holiday.
- Processing
- 5 days
Official pageHow to apply
- Check the embassy's rules.
- Send your form and required papers.
- Attend an appointment if required.
Sources (12)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Interior — General Administration of Passports, Immigration and Nationality: entry visa rules
- Egypt e-Visa Portal — Home and advance application instruction
- Egypt e-Visa Portal — Nationalities, fees and documents
- Egypt e-Visa Portal — How to apply
- Egypt e-Visa Portal — Conditions and passport restrictions
- Egyptian Foreign Ministry — Istanbul consular entry-visa FAQ
- Egyptian Embassy in Washington — Visa requirements
- Egyptian Consulate in London — Visas
- Egyptian Consulate in London — Visa and transit FAQ
- Egyptian Embassy in Sweden — Visa applications
- Egyptian Tourism Authority — Entry Visa
- EgyptAir — Free 96-hour transit visa
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Consulate
Consulate of India, Alexandria
Alexandria
34, Ahmad Yehia Street, Zizenia, Alexandria
Trips to Egypt
Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.
Coming from India
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyEGP ج.م
- Time−3h 30m
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageArabic
- Emergency112 or 122 police123 ambulance
Planning your Egypt trip
Best time to go: November to March are the most comfortable months. Winter nights can be cold, and sandstorms may occur from March to May.
- Pyramids of Giza and the SphinxThese are among Egypt's most famous ancient sights.
- Dahshur and SaqqaraSee more pyramids and temples near Cairo. Dahshur offers an alternative to Giza.
- Historic CairoVisit the Citadel of Salah El Din, Mosque of Mohamed Ali and Khan al Khalili market.
- AlexandriaExplore Greek and Roman history, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qa'edbay's Castle and El Montaza Palace.
Scams to watch for in Egypt
- Inflated taxi fares and unused metersDrivers may leave the meter off, claim it is broken or demand a high fare after departure. In Alexandria, drivers routinely refuse meters. Luxor taxis have no meters. In Hurghada, a vague quote can lead to arguments about the currency or whether the price covers the whole car or each passenger. Cairo drivers may also ask for more for extra passengers or a large-hotel destination.
- Friendly conversation that leads to a shopSomeone starts a friendly conversation, offers tea or promises to show you a nearby shop. The shop may keep moving to the next corner. Other openers include asking for help translating or writing a letter, claiming to know you from a cruise ship, asking your nationality or offering flattering comments. The aim is to lead you into a shop and earn a commission or pressure you to buy. This is especially persistent in Luxor.
- Large tourist markups in marketsSellers quote foreigners much higher prices and use persistent bargaining to make a poor deal feel like a discount. In Luxor, an opening quote can be ten or even a hundred times a reasonable price. A printed price does not always protect you from a tourist markup.
About Egypt
Egypt is a republic joining northeast Africa to the Sinai Peninsula, astride the Suez Canal.
- Capital
- Cairo
- Money
- Egyptian pound (ج.م)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +20
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Questions
Are there special rules for Indian citizens visiting Egypt?
Where can Indian citizens enter Egypt?
Only through: Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 48 hours., Passengers with transit time of less than 6 hours may leave the transit area but not the airport; however, this exemption does not apply when transiting through Alexandria (HBE)., EgyptAir passengers can obtain free 96 hour transit visa at EgyptAir transit visa office at cairo airport..
Do indian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Indian citizens need an eVisa for Egypt. Apply on the official website.
How long can indian citizens stay in Egypt?
Up to 30 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Egypt?
Only on Egypt's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help indian citizens enter Egypt?
We have no record of Egypt relaxing its rules for indian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do egyptian citizens need a visa for India?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for India, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Egypt?
Afghanistan, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Jordan Kuwait, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Egypt are easier for indian citizens?
Tunisia, Angola, Gambia, Mauritius Rwanda, and 3 more let indian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Egypt?
Apply on Egypt's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Egypt?
Egyptian pound (ج.م). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Egypt?
Arabic.
Reviewed by @snuck