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Yes — Indian citizens need a visa for Egypt. There is no visa-free entry for Indian passport holders, so you must arrange your travel authorisation before you fly. The good news is that the most convenient option is the online tourist e-Visa, which removes the need to visit an embassy or consulate in person.
The e-Visa is an electronic document linked to your passport. You complete the form online, and once approved your authorisation arrives as a PDF by email that you print or keep on your phone. It is designed for tourism and short visits — sightseeing in Cairo and Giza, Nile cruises, the temples of Luxor and Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts. You can review the destination on our Egypt travel hub or go straight to the Egypt tourist e-Visa page.
The Egypt tourist e-Visa comes in two forms, and choosing the right one depends on how many times you plan to enter the country during your trip. A single-entry e-Visa lets you enter Egypt once, while a multiple-entry e-Visa lets you enter several times within its validity period — useful if you plan a side trip to a neighbouring country and then return. Use this comparison to choose the option that fits your plans:
| Feature | Single-entry e-Visa | Multiple-entry e-Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Number of entries | One entry into Egypt | Several entries into Egypt |
| Validity from issue | 90 days | 180 days |
| Stay allowed | Up to 30 days | Up to 30 days per visit |
| Best for | A single, straightforward trip | Trips that include leaving and re-entering Egypt |
If you only intend to land in Egypt once and explore from there, the single-entry option is usually enough. If your itinerary involves hopping out and coming back, the multiple-entry option saves you applying again.
The tourist e-Visa is required for every Indian citizen visiting Egypt for tourism, regardless of age. There is no group or family e-Visa: each traveller needs their own approved authorisation tied to their own passport, including children and infants, even when they appear on a parent's itinerary.
The e-Visa covers the typical reasons Indians visit Egypt — holidays, sightseeing tours, Nile cruises, honeymoons and family trips. If your purpose is long-term work, study or residence rather than a short tourist visit, the tourist e-Visa is not the right document, and you should confirm the correct visa category before you travel.
Although the e-Visa is requested online, Egypt still expects you to meet its entry conditions. Have the following ready before you apply, and keep them available for the airline and for immigration on arrival:
Because processing is commonly a few business days, plan ahead and apply at least 7 days before departure so your e-Visa is approved well before your flight.
For Indian applicants, the Egypt tourist e-Visa is commonly processed within a few business days, with the approval emailed as a PDF. Times can vary with demand and the time of year, so the safest approach is to apply at least 7 days before departure rather than close to your flight. If any extra information is requested, respond quickly so your approval is not held up. Applying early also leaves room to fix any small error before you travel.
The validity of your e-Visa depends on the type you choose. The single-entry e-Visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and allows a stay of up to 30 days. The multiple-entry e-Visa is valid for 180 days from issue and allows up to 30 days per visit, with several entries during that window. In both cases the validity period is the time during which you may enter Egypt, while the 30-day limit applies to how long you may stay on each visit. The e-Visa is tied to the passport you used to apply, so if you renew or replace your passport you will need a new e-Visa linked to the current document.
The e-Visa authorises your travel, but the final entry decision is made by an immigration officer on arrival in Egypt. Be ready to present your valid Indian passport with at least 6 months' validity, your approved e-Visa, a return or onward ticket, proof of confirmed accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. Keeping these in an easy-to-reach folder — printed or on your phone — makes the arrival process at Cairo or any other airport faster and smoother.
An approved e-Visa allows you to board your flight, but the final decision to enter Egypt rests with the immigration officer on arrival. Present the same passport you used to apply, along with your e-Visa, and be ready to explain the purpose and length of your visit, where you will stay, and that you have the means to support your trip. Provided your documents are in order and consistent with your application, the officer will admit you and you can begin your stay.
Every traveller needs their own e-Visa, including children and infants, because each one is linked to an individual passport. A parent or guardian can complete the application on a child's behalf using the child's own passport details. If you are travelling as an Indian family, simply submit a separate application for each member, choose the same entry type for everyone travelling together, and make sure each child's accommodation and return ticket details are covered just as they are for the adults.
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Egypt. The easiest route is the online tourist e-Visa, which is applied for online and delivered as a PDF by email, so there is no need to visit an embassy or consulate.
A single-entry e-Visa lets you enter Egypt once and is valid for 90 days from issue. A multiple-entry e-Visa lets you enter several times and is valid for 180 days. Both allow a stay of up to 30 days per visit.
There is an official charge for the e-Visa. If you apply through an assisted service, an optional service fee may be added for help completing the form, error checks and support. You can see the details on the application page before you submit.
Processing is commonly completed within a few business days, with the approval sent by email as a PDF. Times can vary with demand, so it is best to apply at least 7 days before departure rather than at the airport.
The tourist e-Visa allows a stay of up to 30 days per visit. With a single-entry e-Visa this is one stay of up to 30 days; with a multiple-entry e-Visa you can stay up to 30 days on each visit within the validity period.
The single-entry e-Visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue, and the multiple-entry e-Visa is valid for 180 days from issue. The validity is the window in which you may enter Egypt, separate from the 30-day stay limit per visit.
Yes. Every traveller needs an individual e-Visa linked to their own passport, including children and infants. A parent or guardian can apply on a child's behalf using the child's passport details.
No. The e-Visa authorises your travel, but the final entry decision is made by an immigration officer on arrival. Be ready to show a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity, a return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation and sufficient funds.