Do Indian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
The official link goes to visa2egypt.gov.eg. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Egypt entry rules for Indian citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Egypt e-Visa |
| Fee | USD 30 single / USD 65 multiple entry |
| Stay | 30 days |
| Validity | Tourist e-visas valid up to 3 months (FCDO) |
| When to apply | At least 7 days before departure (portal) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Indian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Egypt entry requirements.
Skip the form. $9.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Egypt e-Visa on visa2egypt.gov.eg for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $9.99 plus the US$30 single entry government fee at cost. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for an Indian passport.
India is on the official 78-nationality e-Visa list (read 11 Oct 2026). The Egyptian Tourism Authority says the 78 'qualify for a visa upon arrival or an electronic visa', but whether a plain VOA is given to Indian passport holders is not spelled out, so get the e-Visa before travel. VOA is also possible if holding a valid, used US/UK/Schengen/Japan/Canada/Australia/NZ visa. Indian nationals are reported excluded from the Sinai-only free stamp (Timatic, via Wikipedia). Correction (11 Oct 2026): the e-Visa portal FAQ now lists 'Single entry visa (Tourism) 30$' and 'Multiple entries visa (Tourism) 65$'; the USD 25 / USD 60 figures recorded earlier are out of date.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months beyond the date of arrival.
Recent changes in Egypt.
- 2026-08-01 — Cairo International Airport launched a digital visa on arrival: USD 36 (incl. USD 6 service fee), card only, via self-service machines or visaonarrival.gov.eg. USD 30 cash VOA continues at other entry points.
- 2026-03 — Taba (Israel-Egypt) border crossing charges subject to increases at short notice since early March 2026.
- 2026-03-01 — Egyptian Consulate in London raised visa and consular fees by GBP 5.
The short answers.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes. Indian citizens apply online for the Egypt e-Visa before travelling for stays of 30 days.
How much does it cost for Indian citizens?
USD 30 single / USD 65 multiple entry. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Egypt?
30 days. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Indian citizens apply?
At least 7 days before departure (portal).
Where do Indian citizens apply?
On the official site, visa2egypt.gov.eg. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $9.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Egypt visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.