Quick answer: Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt, and the easiest way to get one is the Egypt e-visa, applied for online before you travel. A single-entry tourist e-visa costs USD 30 and a multiple-entry one costs USD 65, after the fees went up in April 2026. Each e-visa allows a stay of up to 30 days per visit. A single-entry e-visa is valid for 3 months from approval, and a multiple-entry one for 6 months. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent photo, a confirmed return ticket and a hotel booking. Approval usually comes within 24 to 72 hours, so apply at least a week before you fly. Visa on arrival is limited to a few categories of traveller, so most Indians should not plan on it.

Do Indians Need a Visa for Egypt?

Yes. An Indian passport does not allow visa-free entry to Egypt, so every traveller needs a visa before landing, including children. Each person needs a separate visa linked to their own passport.

For a holiday, the tourist e-visa is the standard choice. It covers tourism only. If you are going to Egypt for work, you need a work visa instead.

E-Visa, Visa on Arrival and Sinai-Only Stamp

• Tourist e-visa: applied for online on Egypt's official e-visa portal and sent to you by email. This is the option almost every Indian traveller should use.
• Visa on arrival: available at Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh airports, but only for a few groups. These include holders of a valid multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa, GCC residents with a residence permit valid for at least 6 months, organised tour groups arranged by an Egyptian agency, and spouses or children of Egyptian citizens. Most solo Indian travellers don't qualify.
• Embassy visa: a sticker visa applied for through the Egyptian Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate in Mumbai. It is used for long stays, work or study, or after an e-visa rejection.
• Sinai-only entry stamp: a free stamp given at Sharm El Sheikh for trips limited to the Sinai coast. It does not cover Cairo, Luxor or the pyramids. For those you need the full e-visa.

Egypt Visa Fees in 2026

Egypt raised its tourist e-visa fees on 27 April 2026. The current government fees are:

• Single-entry e-visa: USD 30, up from USD 25
• Multiple-entry e-visa: USD 65, up from USD 60
• Visa on arrival: USD 30, paid in cash at the airport, up from USD 25 since 1 March 2026

The e-visa fee is paid online with an international debit or credit card. Older articles that quote USD 25 and USD 50 or USD 60 show the previous fees.

Validity and Length of Stay

• Single-entry e-visa: valid for 3 months from approval, one entry, stay of up to 30 days
• Multiple-entry e-visa: valid for 6 months, stay of up to 30 days per visit

The e-visa allows 30 days per visit. If you want to stay longer, you extend your stay in person at the passport authority in Cairo or a regional passport office after you arrive. Extensions are not done online.

Documents You Need

• Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival, with at least one blank page and in good condition
• A clear colour scan of the passport bio page
• A recent passport-size photograph on a white background
• A confirmed return or onward ticket
• Hotel booking for your stay
• A valid email address, since the e-visa is sent to it
• An international debit or credit card to pay the fee

How to Apply for the Egypt E-Visa

1. Open Egypt's official e-visa portal (visa2egypt.gov.eg)
2. Enter your details and upload your passport scan and photograph
3. Choose single or multiple entry
4. Pay the fee online
5. Wait for approval and download the e-visa from your email
6. Save a copy to your phone and take a printout with you

Only apply through the official portal. Fake websites that charge extra or collect your passport details are a known cause of problems.

How Long Approval Takes

The e-visa is usually approved within 24 to 72 hours. Apply at least a week before you travel, and earlier during peak travel months, so a delay or a correction doesn't affect your flight.

Common Reasons for Delay or Rejection

• Passport valid for less than 6 months on the date of arrival
• Wrong passport number typed in the form
• Blurry or cropped passport scans
• A name that doesn't match the passport
• Choosing the wrong visa type, such as a tourist e-visa for a work trip
• Applying through a fake website instead of the official portal
• Applying at the last minute

What to Carry at the Airport

Immigration checks your passport, your e-visa, your return ticket and your hotel booking. Carry all four, with the e-visa printed out and saved on your phone.

Where DocuPro Fits In

DocuPro handles Egypt e-visa applications for Indian passport holders. We check your documents, make sure the passport scan and photo meet the portal's requirements, apply on the official portal for you, and share the e-visa once it is approved. Our fee starts at ₹999 + GST, and the government fee is charged at actuals.

Approval is decided by the Egyptian authorities, so we can't guarantee it or speed it up. What we do is make sure your application is complete and your details match your passport, so it doesn't get delayed over a fixable mistake.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do Indians need a visa for Egypt?

Yes. Every Indian traveller, including children, needs a visa before entering Egypt.

2. How much is the Egypt visa fee for Indians in 2026?

The single-entry e-visa costs USD 30 and the multiple-entry e-visa costs USD 65. These fees applied from 27 April 2026.

3. How long can I stay in Egypt on a tourist e-visa?

Up to 30 days per visit, on both the single-entry and multiple-entry e-visa.

4. How long is the Egypt e-visa valid?

A single-entry e-visa is valid for 3 months from approval. A multiple-entry e-visa is valid for 6 months.

5. How long does the Egypt e-visa take?

It is usually approved within 24 to 72 hours. Apply at least a week before you travel.

6. Can Indians get an Egypt visa on arrival?

Only some can: holders of a valid multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa, GCC residents, organised tour groups and family of Egyptian citizens. Most solo Indian travellers should apply for the e-visa.

7. Does my child need a separate Egypt visa?

Yes. Every traveller, including children, needs their own visa linked to their own passport.

8. What is the Sinai-only stamp?

A free entry stamp given at Sharm El Sheikh for trips limited to the Sinai coast. It does not allow travel to Cairo or the pyramids.

9. Can I extend my stay in Egypt?

Yes, in person at the passport authority in Cairo or a regional passport office. Extensions are not done online.

10. Which passport validity does Egypt require?

At least 6 months from your date of arrival, with at least one blank page.

Visa rules, fees and processing times referenced in this article reflect the situation as of October 2026 and are set by the Egyptian government, which can revise requirements at any time. Always verify current requirements on Egypt's official e-visa portal before applying or booking travel. DocuPro is an independent, privately owned document facilitation service; it is not a government agency, and approvals, timelines and outcomes are decided by the concerned authorities.