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Cairo Visa Guide
Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Visa Requirement
eVisa
Last updated: January 2026
Key Information
Stay Duration
30 days (single or multiple entry)
Processing Time
7 working days
Visa Fee
$45 (~₹3,800) for single entry, $90 (~₹7,600) for multiple entry (fees increased December 2025)
Popular With
History enthusiasts and Gen Z travelers
Key Requirements
- Passport valid for minimum 6 months from arrival date
- Passport with at least 1 blank page
- Confirmed return flight ticket
- Hotel booking or accommodation voucher
- Bank statement (last 6 months)
- Email address for e-visa delivery
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1
Visit official Egypt e-visa portal: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/
- 2
Create account and fill online application form
- 3
Upload passport front and back page scans
- 4
Provide travel details (flights, hotels)
- 5
Pay visa fee online ($45 for single entry)
- 6
Submit application
- 7
Receive e-visa approval via email in 3-7 business days
- 8
Print e-visa and carry with passport to Egypt
Documents Required
- Passport scan (bio page) with 6+ months validity
- Recent digital passport-size photograph
- Confirmed return flight ticket
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Bank statement (last 6 months)
- Email for e-visa delivery
- Credit/debit card for payment
Pro Tips
- Apply for e-visa at least 2-3 weeks before travel to allow processing time
- Use only official government website (visa2egypt.gov.eg) - avoid third-party agents charging more
- Multiple entry visa ($90) great value if planning to visit neighboring countries
- Egypt is incredibly affordable destination for Indian travelers
- Pyramids, Nile cruise, and ancient temples are must-visit
- Keep both printed and digital copies of e-visa
- Cairo International Airport can be busy - have e-visa ready to show
- Popular with Gen Z travelers seeking history and culture
Important Notes
- • Indians are NOT eligible for visa on arrival (except for group tours with authorized agency)
- • E-visa is the standard and recommended option for Indian tourists
- • Single entry e-visa: 90-day validity from approval, 30-day stay allowed
- • Multiple entry e-visa ($90) valid for 180 days with 30 days per entry
- • Single-entry eVisa may require Letter of Guarantee from an authorized Egyptian tourist agent at arrival
- • Fees increased significantly from December 1, 2025 ($25→$45 single, $60→$90 multiple)
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Best Time to Apply
1 week before travel
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