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Egypt India passport holders need a visa for Egypt, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Yes, an e-Visa is required
- Entry requirement
- e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026Egypt e-Visa (Tourism)
- Fee
- US$30 single entry; US$65 multiple entry (tourism); same for all eligible nationalities listed on the portal
- Valid for
- Not stated on the portal
- Stay
- Not stated on the portal
- Processing
- Decision is emailed after payment and review; no fixed time stated
- Apply
- At least 7 days before departure
At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive.
- Carry a printed copy of the approved e-Visa and show it at the port of entry.
- Have a travel itinerary and hotel bookings (or details of where you will go) ready on arrival.
- Holding an e-Visa does not guarantee entry; border officers may refuse admission without giving a reason.
- The e-Visa fee is non-refundable.
Recent changes
- The official portal now lists US$30 (single) and US$65 (multiple) for the tourism e-Visa, above the US$25/US$60 figures widely cited earlier; the effective month could not be confirmed on an official source.
Official source: Egypt e-Visa Portal - Ministry of Interior, Arab Republic of Egypt · Not yet confirmed officially: evisa.validity (commonly cited as 90 days from issue for single entry), evisa.stay (commonly cited as 30 days per entry), evisa.processing time, voa: availability and fee of visa on arrival (third-party sources cite US$25, rising to US$30 in March 2026); no official confirmation found, recentChanges: date of the e-Visa fee increase, scamWarning: no official warning about look-alike sites found
What India passport holders need to do
- Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
- Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
- Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.
India is one of 5 passports in the “e-visa” group for Egypt. See the full Egypt visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in Africa for India passport holders
Egypt is one of 47 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the India passport, which ranks #70 worldwide with a mobility score of 59. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 20 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Angola | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Gambia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Mauritius | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Rwanda | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Senegal | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Seychelles | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Burundi | Visa on arrival | – |
 Cape Verde | Visa on arrival | – |
 Comoros | Visa on arrival | – |
 Djibouti | Visa on arrival | – |
 Ethiopia | Visa on arrival | – |
 Ghana | Visa on arrival | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
India passport holders need a visa for Egypt, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Can Indian citizens apply for Egypt visa online?
Yes. India passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to Egypt, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.
Do Egypt citizens need a visa for India?
Egypt passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to India.
Egypt visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Egypt before you book.