Egypt Visa for Indians 2026: Types, Fees and How to Apply

The two routes suit different travellers. The e-Visa is tourism-only and fully online; the VFS route covers tourist, business, entry, work and transit visas and is decided by the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi. Below are the types, fees, documents and steps for each, as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. Our Egypt visa page for Indians keeps the summary in one place.

e-Visa or VFS sticker visa: which should you choose?

If you are going purely as a tourist on an ordinary passport, the e-Visa avoids a centre visit. If you are travelling for business, to join family, for a conference or for work, the VFS route is the one that covers your purpose.

Which Egypt visa types can Indians get through VFS?

• Tourist visa for holidays, single or multiple entry.
• Business visa with an invitation letter from an Egypt-based entity, giving the host's full address and contact details.
• Entry visa for joining family or attending a conference, workshop, internship or festival, with an invitation from an Egypt-based host and proof of relationship.
• Work visa, issued only after the Egyptian competent authorities grant a work permit. The time needed to obtain the permit is not published.
• Transit visa, single or multiple entry.

VFS India lists no student visa category. If you plan to study in Egypt, confirm the procedure with the Embassy route before you commit to a course start date.

How much does an Egypt visa cost from India?

Every VFS visa fee includes an Embassy processing fee of INR 500 per applicant and is non-refundable and non-transferable. The logistic fee has no exemption. On the e-Visa side, the processing fee is also non-refundable, and incomplete applications are rejected.

What documents does an Egypt tourist visa need?

For the VFS route, every applicant submits:

• Original passport valid for at least 6 months, plus a photocopy of the first and last pages.
• The duly filled visa form.
• Two coloured passport photos on a white background with 60% face size. VFS's photo rules add: 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm, not more than 1 month old, teeth not visible, no staple marks; scanned and colour-photocopied photos are not accepted.
• A request letter from you stating the purpose of the visit along with your passport details.
• Personal bank statement for the last 6 months with the bank's original signature and stamp (tourist, business and entry visas).

Tourists add a detailed tour programme on an Egyptian travel agent's letterhead (with contact details, authorised signature and stamp), a copy of the agent's National ID, a confirmed return complete-route air ticket and a confirmed hotel booking or accommodation voucher.

Note the word 'confirmed' on the air ticket. Embassies generally advise against non-refundable tickets before a decision, so a refundable or changeable fare is the safer way to meet this line. A hotel booking for your visa file can cover the accommodation item if its dates match your tour programme.

How do you apply through VFS, step by step?

1. Download and complete the Egypt visa application form from the VFS Global Egypt site.
2. Collect the documents for your visa type, including the request letter and bank statement.
3. Go to a VFS Visa Application Centre during opening hours. VFS states no appointment is needed; you drop off the application in person.
4. Pay the visa fee and the INR 800 logistic fee by cash, card or UPI.
5. Wait for the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi to decide: a minimum of 10 to 12 working days for the Delhi location and 12 to 15 working days for other locations, indicative and at the Embassy's discretion.

The VFS page listing Egypt centres was unavailable when checked, so confirm your nearest centre through the VFS Egypt helpline: 022-62018471 (08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday) or info.egyptindia@vfsglobal.com.

How does the Egypt e-Visa work?

India is on the eligible-nationalities list of the Egypt e-Visa Portal. Each traveller applies from their own personal account, though parents can apply for their children from the parent's account, and pays by credit or debit card at least 7 days before departure.

At the port of entry you present the e-Visa printout. Carry a passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, your travel itinerary, hotel bookings and, for business or family visits, a supporting letter. Keep the portal's conditions in mind:

• An e-Visa is not the final authority to enter; port authorities may refuse entry to an e-Visa holder without explanation.
• Any business or employment without the required permit is an offence.
• The portal does not state the validity or permitted stay of its tourism e-Visas, so check before you plan a long trip.

On visa on arrival: no official Egyptian government, Embassy or VFS page confirms one for Indian passport holders, and the e-Visa portal states that a visa is required prior to entry. Get your visa before you fly.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files. Packages run from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation + hotel + itinerary + cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or write to us.

Frequently asked questions

Is travel insurance mandatory for an Egypt visa from India?

Insurance is not listed among the documents on the VFS or Embassy pages for Egypt. VFS only links an optional travel-insurance page, so it is not a published requirement for the sticker visa.

Can I use the Egypt e-Visa for a business trip?

No. The e-Visa portal offers only tourism visas, single or multiple entry, and states that business or employment without the requisite permit is an offence. Business travellers apply for a business visa through VFS with an invitation letter from an Egypt-based entity.

How recent must my Egypt visa photo be?

VFS asks for a colour photo not more than 1 month old, 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm, on a white background only, looking directly at the camera with teeth not visible. Scanned photos and colour photocopies are not accepted.

Can holders of diplomatic or official passports use the Egypt e-Visa?

No. The e-Visa portal does not accept Diplomatic, Service, Special, Official, Temporary or other non-ordinary passports. Holders must visit the nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate.