# Egypt visa for Indian citizens

> Indian citizens apply for a Egypt visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Tourist Visa – Single Entry (VFS) is INR 4000. Processing time (Delhi location (VFS)): Minimum 10 to 12 working days. Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/egypt
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: VFS Global + embassy
VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/egy/
Embassy / official site: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/FAQ

## Overview

Indian citizens have two official routes. (1) Sticker visa via VFS Global, the official partner of the Embassy of Arab Republic of Egypt in India: download and complete the visa application form, then submit it in person with documents at a VFS Visa Application Centre – VFS states no appointment is needed (drop-off during opening hours); fees are paid at the centre by cash/card/UPI and decisions are made by the Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi. (2) e-Visa: India is on the list of nationalities eligible for an e-Visa on the Egypt e-Visa Portal run by Egypt's Ministry of Interior; apply and pay online by credit/debit card at least 7 days before departure. VFS Egypt helpline for applicants in India: 022-62018471 (08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday) and info.egyptindia@vfsglobal.com.

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **eVisa / online visa:** Available: India is on the eligible-nationalities list of the Egypt e-Visa Portal run by Egypt's Ministry of Interior (https://visa2egypt.gov.eg) - tourism e-Visa USD 30 single entry or USD 65 multiple entries, paid online by credit/debit card, applied for at least 7 days before departure. Only ordinary passports can use it (diplomatic, service, official and other special passports must apply at an embassy or consulate), and the printed e-Visa must be shown on arrival.
- **Visa-free entry:** Not available: Indian citizens need a visa for Egypt. India is on the Egypt e-Visa Portal's list of nationalities eligible for the tourism e-Visa, which the Ministry of Interior issues to 'persons whose nationalities require visas to enter Egypt', and the portal states that a visa is required prior to entry.

## Visa fees

- **Tourist Visa – Single Entry (VFS):** INR 4000 — Inclusive of Embassy Processing Fee of INR500; non-refundable
- **Tourist Visa – Multiple Entry (VFS):** INR 8000 — Inclusive of Embassy Processing Fee of INR500 per applicant; non-refundable and non-transferable (VFS fee table, October 2026)
- **Business / Entry / Work / Transit Visa – Single Entry (VFS):** INR 8000 — Inclusive of Embassy Processing Fee of INR500 per applicant; non-refundable and non-transferable (VFS fee table, October 2026)
- **Business / Entry / Work / Transit Visa – Multiple Entry (VFS):** INR 10500 — Inclusive of Embassy Processing Fee of INR500 per applicant; non-refundable and non-transferable (VFS fee table, October 2026)
- **e-Visa – Single entry visa (Tourism):** 30$ — Paid online by credit/debit card on visa2egypt.gov.eg
- **e-Visa – Multiple entries visa (Tourism):** 65$

**Service fee:** VFS Logistic Fee for all locations – INR800 (inclusive of taxes); paid in Cash/Card/UPI at submission; no exemption

## Documents required

### All applicants

- Original passport valid at least for 6 months
- Photocopy of the first and last page of the passport
- Duly filled visa form
- 2 passport size coloured photographs on white background with 60% face size
- Request letter from the applicant specifying the purpose of visit along with passport details
- Last 6 months personal bank statement with original signature and stamp of the bank (Tourist, Business, Entry)

### Tourist

- Detailed tour program (travel itinerary) on the Egyptian travel agent's letterhead with contact details, authorised signature and stamp
- Egypt travel agent National ID copy
- Confirmed return complete-route air ticket
- Confirmed hotel booking/accommodation voucher

### Business Visa

- Invitation letter from an Egypt-based entity with full address and contact details of the host
- ID copy of the invitee
- Confirmed return complete-route air ticket

### Entry Visa (joining family / conference / workshop / internship / festival)

- Invitation letter from an Egypt-based host with proof of relationship with the invitee
- Residence permit for work of the host (if foreigner) with at least 6 months validity
- Confirmed return complete-route air ticket

### Work Visa

- Invitation letter from an Egypt-based entity with full address and contact details of the host
- Confirmed air ticket
- Visa issued upon receiving the work permit from the Egyptian competent authorities

### e-Visa (entry requirements on arrival)

- Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- e-Visa printout
- Travel itinerary
- Supporting letter e.g. letter from company or invitation letter for business/family visits
- Hotel bookings/details about places to visit if going as tourist

### e-Visa conditions (Egypt e-Visa Portal disclaimer)

- Visa processing fee is non-refundable
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Possessing an e-Visa is not the final authority to enter Egypt; port authorities may refuse entry to an e-Visa holder without explanation
- Engaging in any form of business or employment without a requisite permit or pass is an offence
- A visa is required prior to entry into Egypt, and the e-Visa printout must be presented at the port of entry
- e-Visa requests are not allowed with Diplomatic, Service, Special, Official, Temporary or other non-ordinary passports: visit the nearest Egyptian embassy/consulate
- Each visitor must apply in their own personal account; parents can apply for their children from the parent's account
- Fee paid online by credit or debit card; apply at least 7 days before departure

## Photo specifications

- **Size:** 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm
- **Background:** White background only
- Colour, without border
- Face takes up 70-80% of the photograph (documents list: 60% face size)
- Recent – not more than 1 month old
- Looking directly at the camera; teeth should not be visible
- Without headgear or hat/cap (religious headgear case by case, face features visible)
- No staple marks; scanned and colour photocopies not accepted

## Travel medical insurance

Not published on VFS/embassy pages read (VFS links an optional non-Schengen travel insurance page)

## Processing time

- **Delhi location (VFS):** Minimum 10 to 12 working days
- **Other locations in India (VFS):** Minimum 12 to 15 working days (indicative; at the discretion of the Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi)
- **Work Visa (VFS):** Same as other VFS visa types: minimum 10 to 12 working days for the Delhi location and minimum 12 to 15 working days for other locations in India (indicative; at the discretion of the Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi). VFS states the work visa is issued upon receiving the work permit from the Egyptian competent authorities; the time to obtain the work permit is not published.
- **e-Visa:** Apply at least 7 days before departure; no processing time published

## Visa categories

### Visa types (VFS Global India)

- Tourist
- Business Visa
- Entry Visa
- Work Visa

### Fee table categories (VFS)

- Tourist Visa – Single/Multiple Entry
- Business Visa – Single/Multiple Entry
- Entry Visa – Single/Multiple Entry
- Work Visa – Single/Multiple Entry
- Transit Visa – Single/Multiple Entry

### e-Visa (Egypt e-Visa Portal)

- Single entry visa (Tourism)
- Multiple entries visa (Tourism)

## Where to apply in India

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

## How to apply from India

1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the Egypt visa application form linked from the official pages below.
2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
3. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.
4. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is the Egypt visa fee for Indian citizens?

Tourist Visa – Single Entry (VFS): INR 4000; Tourist Visa – Multiple Entry (VFS): INR 8000; Business / Entry / Work / Transit Visa – Single Entry (VFS): INR 8000. 3 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS Logistic Fee for all locations – INR800 (inclusive of taxes); paid in Cash/Card/UPI at submission; no exemption.

### What documents are required for a Egypt visa from India?

Original passport valid at least for 6 months; Photocopy of the first and last page of the passport; Duly filled visa form; 2 passport size coloured photographs on white background with 60% face size; Request letter from the applicant specifying the purpose of visit along with passport details; Last 6 months personal bank statement with original signature and stamp of the bank (Tourist, Business, Entry). Category-specific checklists are listed for 6 visa categories.

### How long does Egypt visa processing take for Indians?

Delhi location (VFS): Minimum 10 to 12 working days; Other locations in India (VFS): Minimum 12 to 15 working days (indicative; at the discretion of the Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi); Work Visa (VFS): Same as other VFS visa types: minimum 10 to 12 working days for the Delhi location and minimum 12 to 15 working days for other locations in India (indicative; at the discretion of the Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi). VFS states the work visa is issued upon receiving the work permit from the Egyptian competent authorities; the time to obtain the work permit is not published..

### Where do Indian citizens apply for a Egypt visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy.

### Can Indians get a Egypt visa on arrival or an eVisa?

eVisa — Available: India is on the eligible-nationalities list of the Egypt e-Visa Portal run by Egypt's Ministry of Interior (https://visa2egypt.gov.eg) - tourism e-Visa USD 30 single entry or USD 65 multiple entries, paid online by credit/debit card, applied for at least 7 days before departure. Only ordinary passports can use it (diplomatic, service, official and other special passports must apply at an embassy or consulate), and the printed e-Visa must be shown on arrival. Visa-free entry — Not available: Indian citizens need a visa for Egypt. India is on the Egypt e-Visa Portal's list of nationalities eligible for the tourism e-Visa, which the Ministry of Interior issues to 'persons whose nationalities require visas to enter Egypt', and the portal states that a visa is required prior to entry.

### What photo size is required for a Egypt visa?

Size: 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm. Background: White background only.

### Is travel medical insurance required for a Egypt visa?

Not published on VFS/embassy pages read (VFS links an optional non-Schengen travel insurance page)

### Which Egypt visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Visa types (VFS Global India), Fee table categories (VFS) and e-Visa (Egypt e-Visa Portal). 11 visa types are listed on this page.

## Sources

- [VFS Global – Egypt visa in India (home)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/egy/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [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, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Global – Egypt: Apply for a visa (step-by-step)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/egy/apply-visa) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Global – Egypt India helpline](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/egy/contact-us) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) – FAQ: eligible nationalities, types and fees](https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/FAQ) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) - Disclaimer (passport types, visa required before entry)](https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Disclaimer) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior) - Home (apply at least 7 days before departure)](https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Global – Egypt Work Visa tab: fees, documents, processing time](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/egy/visa-type#workvisa) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- VFS India application centre cities not published (attend-centre page returns 404)
- Insurance requirement not published
- VFS one-pager (older) showed lower fees (Tourist single INR 2800) – live VFS values used
- Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi: no official website found (MFA link redirects to an error page); embassy address, contacts and any consulate jurisdiction not verified from an official source
- Student visa: VFS India lists only Tourist, Business, Entry and Work visas; studyinegypt.gov.eg was unreachable - no official India-specific student visa procedure found
- e-Visa portal does not state validity or permitted stay for single/multiple-entry tourism e-Visas
- No official visa refusal statistics published
- Visa on arrival: no official Egyptian government, embassy or VFS page found on whether Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival (non-official sources describe a conditional option for holders of used US/UK/Schengen visas or GCC residence); entry.visaOnArrival left unset
- Work permit processing time (Egyptian authorities) not published; VFS processing time applies after the permit is received

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