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Egypt visa for Indonesian citizens

Passport Indonesia
Destination Egypt

Indonesia passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Egypt.

Answer Visa required

Yes, a visa is required

Entry requirement
Visa required
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

Before you travel

Checked November 2026

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 Indonesia passport holders need to do

  1. Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
  2. Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
  3. Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
  4. Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.

Indonesia is one of 70 passports in the “visa required” group for Egypt. See the full Egypt visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Africa for Indonesia passport holders

Egypt is one of 84 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Indonesia passport, which ranks #52 worldwide with a mobility score of 80. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 25 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Angola Visa-free 30 days
Gambia Visa-free 90 days
Mali Visa-free 30 days
Morocco Visa-free 90 days
Namibia Visa-free 30 days
Rwanda Visa-free 90 days
Seychelles Visa-free 90 days
Tunisia Visa-free 90 days
Burundi Visa on arrival –
Cape Verde Visa on arrival –
Comoros Visa on arrival –
Djibouti Visa on arrival –

All visa-free countries for the Indonesia passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Indonesia passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Egypt.

Can Indonesian citizens get a visa on arrival in Egypt?

No. Indonesia passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.

Do Egypt citizens need a visa for Indonesia?

Egypt passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, so no application is needed before travelling.

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.