Egypt Visa for Indian Citizens: e-Visa and How to Apply

Visa required · e-Visa
Apply about 14 days before arrival
Decision in 5–7 business days
Verified 27 October 2026

Plusvisa is a private visa application service, not a government agency or embassy. Official government source: Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior), visa2egypt.gov.eg.

Table of contents

Do you need a visa?
Types and cost in INR
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
India vs. Egypt essentials

Passport validity
6 months from arrival
Applies to every visitor
Application
Online, before you fly
Via the official Egypt e-Visa Portal
At the border
Printed e-Visa
Show it with your passport

Two routes into Egypt

Most people
e-Visa
India is on the official Egypt e-Visa Portal list of nationalities. Apply online with a card payment, then print the e-Visa from your account before you fly.
Official passports
Embassy visa
Diplomatic, service, special, official and travel-document holders cannot use the e-Visa. Apply at an Egyptian embassy or consulate instead.

Egypt e-Visa types and cost for Indian citizens, in Indian Rupees

e-Visa	Validity	Processing	Government fee	All-in with Plusvisa*
Tourist eVisa	30 days Multiple entry	5–7 business days	US$65 ≈ ₹5,417	≈ ₹8,667
Tourist eVisa	30 days Single entry	5–7 business days	US$30 ≈ ₹2,500	≈ ₹4,917

e-Visa

Validity

Processing

Government fee

All-in with Plusvisa*

Tourist

eVisa

30 days

Multiple entry

5–7 business days

US$65 ≈ ₹5,417

≈ ₹8,667

Tourist

eVisa

30 days

Single entry

5–7 business days

US$30 ≈ ₹2,500

≈ ₹4,917

* The government fee is the government's own charge, never refundable. All-in adds Plusvisa's service fee, per traveller; it is refunded if we cause a refusal.

The 30-day rule, and what it does not mean

Indian citizens with an Egypt e-Visa enter on the visa type they were issued. The stay length is set by that visa, and the official portal pages I read do not state the number of days.

Arrive

Leave

Tourist: 30 days per visit.

Arrive 1 March

21 of 30 days

1 Mar – 21 Mar: 21 of the 30 days this visa allows in one visit.

Tourism e-Visa: Egypt offers single-entry and multiple-entry tourism visas. Check the entry type and validity printed on your approved e-Visa.
Extensions: Visitors can apply to extend their stay at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before the current permission expires. Check with the office nearest to you.
What this does not mean: Being approved for an e-Visa does not guarantee entry. Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry to any e-Visa holder without giving a reason.

Your document checklist

Five things to have ready before you start your application, as an Indian applicant.

Passport bio page
Colour scan or photo of the personal details page. Passport must be valid at least 6 months from the arrival date and have a blank page.
Passport-style photo
Recent photo on a plain white background with head and shoulders visible. No sunglasses; head coverings only for religious reasons.
Travel itinerary
Flight booking or ticket showing your arrival and departure dates.
Hotel or accommodation details
Hotel booking, or the address where you will stay, covering your whole visit.

Only for some visa types

Supporting or invitation letter
Only if Business or family visits. A letter from your employer, or an invitation letter from the person or organisation you are visiting in Egypt.

When should you apply?

Processing takes 5–7 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.

Arrival in Egypt

Processing

Standard5–7 business days

Pick your arrival date

1
Apply online
—
Form and uploads, about 30 min
2
Pay the fee
—
By card, on the portal
3
Processing
5–7 business days
Official estimate
4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
5
Arrive in Egypt
—
Show the approval at the border

The official e-Visa portal sets no earliest or latest date. Apply before you fly. Your passport must be valid 6 months after arrival.

Three questions, 20 seconds

Do you hold an ordinary Indian passport, not a diplomatic or service passport?
Will your passport be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date in Egypt?
Will you enter Egypt through an airport, seaport or land crossing on the official list?

Result

Answer all three

Three quick checks of the rules that most often catch travellers out, and we'll tell you where you stand.

The application, step by step

Before you apply

1
Check your eligibility
Confirm you hold an ordinary Indian passport and that it has at least 6 months of validity from your arrival date.
2
Gather your documents
Have your passport bio page scan, a passport-style digital photo, your flight itinerary and your hotel details ready to upload.

On the official portal

3
Create an account
Register on the Egypt e-Visa Portal with your email address and confirm the registration.
4
Complete the application
Sign in, select Apply Now and the visa type, read the instructions, then fill in your personal, passport and travel details.
5
Pay the fee
Pay online with a Visa, Mastercard or other accepted debit card. The fee is set by the Egyptian government on the portal.
Check the amount on the official portal; it is not shown on this page.

After you apply

6
Download and print your e-Visa
Wait for the approval email. Sign in to your account to download and print the e-Visa.
7
Present it on arrival
Show the printed e-Visa and your passport to the immigration officer at an approved entry point.

Official website: visa2egypt.gov.eg (opens in a new tab)

Questions Indian travellers actually ask

Yes. India is on the official Egypt e-Visa Portal list of nationalities. Apply online before you fly and print the approved e-Visa.

Yes. Egyptian border rules ask for at least 6 months' validity from your arrival date, and a blank page for the entry stamp.

No. Diplomatic, service, special and official passports cannot use the e-Visa. Holders should apply at an Egyptian embassy or consulate.

No. The e-Visa is accepted only at Egypt's designated airports, seaports and land crossings. Check your entry point before you book.

Visitors can generally apply to extend at a passport and immigration office in Egypt before the current permission expires. Check with the office nearest to where you are staying.

Yes. Egyptian port authorities can refuse entry to any e-Visa holder without giving a reason.

Visa sorted

The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home

Your Indian plug fits. Here's what to expect.

Type C
Two round pins · 2.5 A
Type F
Two round pins · 16 A

Type C

Type C is used both at home and in Egypt, so your own plugs fit — though you may meet the other types too.

Voltage

220 V · 50 Hz

Against 230 V · 50 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.

Pack: nothing special — your type C plugs go straight in. A small power strip is still handy where hotel rooms have one socket.

Egypt drives on the right — the opposite of home

Compare traffic side:

Egypt · right-hand traffic — the opposite of India

Getting around
Cairo, Luxor and Aswan are linked by domestic flights, sleeper and day trains, and Nile cruises. Within cities, ride-hailing apps are widely used and generally more reliable than hailing a taxi on the street.
Health and water
Drink bottled or filtered water rather than tap water, and carry sun protection and rehydration salts, especially outside the Cairo winter. Discuss standard travel vaccinations with a doctor before you go.
Dress and etiquette
Dress modestly at mosques, churches and other religious sites, covering shoulders and knees. Ask before photographing people, and avoid photographing military or police sites.

Egyptian Pounds, cash and cards

Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP).

INR

EGP

E£

₹1 ≈ E£0.583 · indicative mid-market rate, possibly a few days old

Cards and ATMs
ATMs are common in cities and tourist areas and mostly accept international cards. Hotels, larger shops and restaurants take cards, but smaller vendors, taxis and markets usually want cash.
Carry small notes
Keep a supply of small EGP notes for tipping (locally called baksheesh), taxis, and small purchases, since change can be hard to come by.
Exchange sensibly
Exchange money at banks, official exchange bureaus or your hotel rather than with street changers, and keep some exchange receipts if you plan to convert leftover cash back on departure.

Weather by month (Cairo)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

6°7°9.3°12.6°16.8°19.8°21.4°21.7°19.7°16.8°12.4°8.2°

Daytime high
Grey row = night low
Best time to go

Daytime high
Grey row = night low
Best time to go

Month	High, °C	Low, °C	Rain, mm
January · best	18.2	6	8.1
February · best	20.4	7	6.8
March · best	24.8	9.3	6.8
April · best	29.2	12.6	9
May	33.9	16.8	0.3
June	37.3	19.8	0.3
July	38.5	21.4	0.3
August	38.1	21.7	0
September	35.3	19.7	0.3
October · best	30.5	16.8	4.7
November · best	24.9	12.4	16.8
December · best	19.9	8.2	6.5

Monthly averages. Source: NASA POWER climatology, 2001-2020.

January · ideal

The best window runs January, February, March, April, October, November and December.

High 18.2°CLow 6°CRain 8.1 mm

Sweet spot: Cairo has a hot desert climate. Winters (December to February) are mild and dry with cool evenings, spring and autumn are warm, and summer (June to August) is very hot with little rain. Most visitors prefer the cooler months from October to April.

One time zone, a half-hour offset

New Delhi

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Cairo

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How much to tip, in INR

Restaurant bill

E£9

E£9(₹15.45)

Restaurant bill

Even where a service charge is already added, a small extra cash tip is customary.

10–15%

on a E£9 bill: E£0.90 · ₹1.55

Hotel porter

Per bag.

E£20–E£50

₹34.33–₹85.83

Housekeeping

Per night, left in the room.

E£20–E£50

₹34.33–₹85.83

Tour guide

Per day, more for private guides.

E£100–E£200

₹171.67–₹343.33

Driver

Per day.

E£50–E£100

₹85.83–₹171.67

Taxi or ride-hail

Rounding up the fare is common; not obligatory.

0–10%

on a E£9 bill: E£0 · ₹0

Restroom attendant

Small change is expected at many public restrooms.

E£5–E£10

₹8.58–₹17.17

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local SIM card

≈ ₹257.50E£150

Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat or WE kiosks at the airport or in any town, with your passport Prices vary by data allowance; a passport is required to register the SIM.

eSIM

Recommended

Travel eSIM

≈ ₹833.33US$10

International eSIM apps or websites, bought online before you arrive Quick to set up and avoids queuing at the airport, but usually costs more per GB than a local SIM.

Roaming

Roaming on your home plan

Activate through your home network before departure Usually the most expensive option; check your provider's Egypt roaming rates first.

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