Cairo Visa Guide
Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Last updated: April 2026
Key Information
Key Requirements
- Passport valid for minimum 6 months from arrival date
- Passport with at least 2 blank pages
- 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 copy and recent photograph
- 4
Provide travel details (flights, hotels)
- 5
Pay visa fee online ($25 for single entry)
- 6
Submit application
- 7
Receive e-visa approval via email in 7 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 1 week before travel
- Use only official government website - avoid third-party agents charging more
- Multiple entry visa great value ($60) 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 copy of e-visa
- Cairo International Airport can be busy - have e-visa ready
- 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 allows 30-day stay
- • Multiple entry e-visa ($60) valid for 180 days with 30 days per entry
- • E-visa eliminates need to visit Egyptian embassy
- • Group tour participants can get visa through authorized travel agency
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1 week before travel
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