Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for Egypt?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Egypt. India is on the list of nationalities that can apply on Egypt’s official e-Visa portal, where a single-entry tourist visa costs US$30 and a multiple-entry visa US$65.
Egypt visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-visa, single entry | Tourism | Set by the visa granted | US$30 |
| Tourist e-visa, multiple entry | Repeat visits | Set by the visa granted | US$65 |
Egypt visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Tourist e-visa, single entry | US$30 |
| Tourist e-visa, multiple entry | US$65 |
Fees are those shown in the FAQ of the Egypt e-Visa Portal. The portal issues tourist visas only; for other purposes contact the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi.
Documents required
The official source lists these documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date
- Printed e-visa
- Travel itinerary
- Hotel bookings or details of where you will stay
- Supporting letter for business or family visits
How to apply
Create an account on visa2egypt.gov.eg, the official portal.
Fill in the application and upload your passport details.
Pay online by card.
Print the e-visa and carry it with your passport, itinerary and hotel bookings.
Processing time
Not stated on the portal; apply at least a week ahead.
Visa application centres in India
VFS Global accepts Egypt visa applications at 13 centres in India. Check which centre covers your state before you book.
Visa application centres
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Bhubaneswar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Goa
- Hyderabad
- Jalandhar
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Pune
AhmedabadBengaluruBhubaneswarChandigarhChennaiCochinGoaHyderabadJalandharKolkataMumbaiNew DelhiPuneMost Indian tourists use Egypt’s e-Visa instead; these centres handle applications made through VFS Global.
Centre list from VFS Global, checked on 26 October 2026. Centres open and close, so confirm before you travel to one.
Popular places to visit in Egypt
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Cairo by Faris El-Gwely, CC BY 4.0; Luxor by Roland Unger, CC BY-SA 3.0; Alexandria by ASaber91, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sharm El Sheikh by Michael Botros, CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Egypt. India is on the list of nationalities that can apply on Egypt’s official e-Visa portal, where a single-entry tourist visa costs US$30 and a multiple-entry visa US$65.
Tourist e-visa, single entry: US$30. Tourist e-visa, multiple entry: US$65. Fees are those shown in the FAQ of the Egypt e-Visa Portal. The portal issues tourist visas only; for other purposes contact the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi.
Not stated on the portal; apply at least a week ahead.
Create an account on visa2egypt.gov.eg, the official portal. Fill in the application and upload your passport details. Pay online by card. Print the e-visa and carry it with your passport, itinerary and hotel bookings.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 26 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.