# Egypt Tourist Visa for Indians: Requirements and Process

> Two official routes: the Ministry of Interior e-Visa or a VFS sticker visa decided by the Embassy in New Delhi. Fees, documents, photo rules and the steps for each.

_Published: 2026-10-20 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1042_

## TL;DR

Indians can apply for an Egypt tourist visa online through the Ministry of Interior's e-Visa portal (USD 30 single entry, USD 65 multiple) or as a sticker visa at VFS Global (INR 4000 single entry plus INR800 logistic fee). The VFS file needs six months of bank statements, an Egyptian travel agent's tour programme, a confirmed return ticket and hotel booking.

## Key takeaways

- e-Visa: USD 30 single entry or USD 65 multiple entries, paid online by card, at least 7 days before departure.
- VFS sticker visa: INR 4000 single or INR 8000 multiple entry, plus INR800 VFS logistic fee.
- VFS needs no appointment: drop off the form and documents in person during opening hours.
- The VFS tourist file needs 6 months' bank statements and a tour programme from an Egyptian travel agent.
- Photos: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, white background, not more than 1 month old.

**According to Egypt's Ministry of Interior and VFS Global, Indians can get an Egypt tourist visa as an e-Visa (USD 30 single entry, applied for at least 7 days before departure) or as a VFS sticker visa costing INR 4000 plus an INR800 logistic fee, with processing of at least 10 to 12 working days in Delhi.**

## Article

Indian citizens need a visa for Egypt, and both routes are official. This how-to compares them, lists the documents and photo rules, and walks through each process. Requirements are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. For business, entry and work visas, see our Egypt visa guide for Indians.

### e-Visa or VFS sticker visa: which should you choose?
e-Visa (visa2egypt.gov.eg)Sticker visa (VFS Global)Run byEgypt's Ministry of InteriorVFS Global for the Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi, which decidesFeeUSD 30 single entry, USD 65 multiple entriesINR 4000 single entry, INR 8000 multiple entry (each includes the INR500 Embassy processing fee), plus INR800 logistic feePaymentOnline, credit or debit cardAt the centre, cash, card or UPITimingApply at least 7 days before departure; no processing time publishedMinimum 10 to 12 working days (Delhi); 12 to 15 working days at other locationsMain papersOnline form; carry printout, itinerary, hotel details and a supporting letter on arrivalForm, photos, 6 months' bank statements, tour programme, confirmed ticket and hotel bookingAll fees on both routes are non-refundable. The e-Visa portal does not state the validity or permitted stay of its tourism e-Visas, so check the details shown in your account before you travel.

### How do you apply for the Egypt e-Visa?
- Open the official Egypt e-Visa Portal and create a personal account. Each visitor applies in their own account; parents can apply for their children from the parent's account.
- Choose the tourism single-entry or multiple-entries visa and complete every field. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- Pay USD 30 or USD 65 online by credit or debit card. The processing fee is non-refundable.
- Apply at least 7 days before your departure date.
- Print the e-Visa. The portal states that the printout must be presented at the port of entry.
- Carry the arrival documents: a passport valid at least 6 months from arrival, a travel itinerary, hotel bookings or details of places you will visit, and a supporting letter if you are visiting a company or family.
The portal also warns that an e-Visa is not the final authority to enter Egypt: port authorities may refuse entry without explanation. It also states that engaging in business or employment without the requisite permit is an offence, and the e-Visa is for ordinary passports only.

### How do you apply through VFS Global?
- Download and complete the visa application form from the VFS Global Egypt India website.
- Gather the tourist documents listed in the next section.
- Visit a VFS centre in person. VFS states that no appointment is needed; you drop off the application during opening hours.
- Pay at the centre: INR 4000 (single entry) or INR 8000 (multiple entry), plus the INR800 logistic fee, by cash, card or UPI. There is no exemption from the logistic fee.
- Wait for the Embassy's decision. The Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi decides; the times above are indicative and at its discretion.
VFS did not publish its Egypt centre cities on its centre page when we checked. Confirm the nearest drop-off point through the VFS Egypt helpline for India, 022-62018471 (08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday), or info.egyptindia@vfsglobal.com.

### Which documents does the VFS tourist file need?
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months, plus a photocopy of its first and last pages.
- Duly filled visa application form.
- 2 passport-size colour photographs on a white background.
- A request letter from you stating the purpose of the visit, with your passport details.
- Personal bank statement for the last 6 months, with the bank's original signature and stamp.
- A detailed tour programme on the letterhead of an Egyptian travel agent, with contact details, authorised signature and stamp, plus a copy of that agent's National ID.
- Confirmed return complete-route air ticket.
- Confirmed hotel booking or accommodation voucher.
Note the bank statement period: Egypt asks for the last 6 months. VFS and the Embassy pages we read do not publish a travel insurance requirement for Egypt.

### What are Egypt's visa photo rules?
VFS publishes specific photo rules for Egypt, and each one is checked at submission:

- Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, colour, without border, on a white background only.
- Recent: not more than 1 month old.
- Face taking up 70-80% of the photo (the documents list says 60% face size), looking directly at the camera, teeth not visible.
- No headgear, hat or cap; religious headgear is considered case by case with face features visible.
- No staple marks; scanned photos and colour photocopies are not accepted.

### Mistakes to avoid
- Using photos from an older application; the 1-month limit is short.
- Submitting 3 months of bank statements instead of 6.
- Applying for the e-Visa with less than 7 days to go, or with a diplomatic, service or official passport.
- Booking non-refundable travel before the decision on the VFS route; choose fares you can change.
Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). For Egypt, tell us whether you are using the e-Visa or VFS so the documents fit that route. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact us.

### Frequently asked questions

#### How long is the Egypt e-Visa valid for Indians?
The Egypt e-Visa Portal does not state the validity or permitted stay for its single and multiple-entry tourism e-Visas. Check the details shown on your e-Visa and in your portal account before booking your return.

#### Can I apply for an Egypt visa at VFS without an appointment?
Yes. VFS Global states that no appointment is needed for Egypt: you submit the form and documents in person during opening hours and pay at the centre.

#### Can my travel agent in India prepare the Egypt tour programme?
The VFS tourist checklist asks for the tour programme on the letterhead of an Egyptian travel agent, with authorised signature and stamp, plus a copy of that agent's National ID. An itinerary from an Indian agency alone does not match that wording.

#### Is the Egypt visa fee refundable if my visa is refused?
No. VFS lists its Egypt visa fees as non-refundable, and the e-Visa portal states that its visa processing fee is non-refundable.

## Steps

1. **Choose your route** — Decide between the Ministry of Interior e-Visa (USD 30 single entry) and the VFS sticker visa (INR 4000 single entry plus INR800 logistic fee).
2. **Prepare photos and passport** — Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months and get 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm white-background photos not more than 1 month old.
3. **e-Visa: apply and pay online** — Create a personal account on visa2egypt.gov.eg, complete the form and pay by card at least 7 days before departure.
4. **VFS: complete the form and documents** — Fill in the VFS application form and gather 6 months' bank statements, the Egyptian travel agent's tour programme, a confirmed return ticket and hotel booking.
5. **VFS: submit and pay in person** — Drop off the file at a VFS centre without an appointment and pay by cash, card or UPI; the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi decides.
6. **Travel with your papers** — Carry the e-Visa printout or visa-stamped passport, itinerary and hotel details to show at the port of entry.

## FAQ

### How long is the Egypt e-Visa valid for Indians?

The Egypt e-Visa Portal does not state the validity or permitted stay for its single and multiple-entry tourism e-Visas. Check the details shown on your e-Visa and in your portal account before booking your return.

### Can I apply for an Egypt visa at VFS without an appointment?

Yes. VFS Global states that no appointment is needed for Egypt: you submit the form and documents in person during opening hours and pay at the centre.

### Can my travel agent in India prepare the Egypt tour programme?

The VFS tourist checklist asks for the tour programme on the letterhead of an Egyptian travel agent, with authorised signature and stamp, plus a copy of that agent's National ID. An itinerary from an Indian agency alone does not match that wording.

### Is the Egypt visa fee refundable if my visa is refused?

No. VFS lists its Egypt visa fees as non-refundable, and the e-Visa portal states that its visa processing fee is non-refundable.

## Sources

1. [VFS Global – Egypt: Apply for a visa (step-by-step)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/egy/apply-visa) — VFS Global
2. [VFS Global – Egypt visa types (Tourist, Business, Entry, Work): fees, documents, photo, processing time](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/egy/visa-type#tourist) — VFS Global
3. [Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) - Home (apply at least 7 days before departure)](https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home) — Ministry of Interior, Arab Republic of Egypt