- 98% Approval
- 15,000+ Visas Delivered
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- 5 Mins Online Application
Egypt eVisa for Indian Citizens
- Mumbai to Cairo, six hours direct on Air India or IndiGo
- We pre-check every field before submission
- Approval emailed in 3 to 8 business days
15,000+
Visas Issued
98%
Approval Rate
3 days
Fastest Processing
Why Indians Visit Egypt
Why Egypt is one of India's fastest-growing long-haul destinations
Egypt has quietly become one of India's most-booked long-haul holidays, fueled by new direct flights, the destination wedding boom, and the Grand Egyptian Museum opening. Three reasons are doing the heavy lifting.
Direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai
- Air India: Delhi-Cairo, Mumbai-Cairo
- IndiGo: Mumbai-Cairo (launched 2024)
- Five to seven hours direct
Destination weddings and honeymoons
- Cairo + Luxor + Nile + Red Sea, the top combo
- Thomas Cook, SOTC, Veena World, MakeMyTrip
- 12-day combo most-booked through 2026
The Grand Egyptian Museum
- Opened November 2025
- World's largest archaeological museum
- Two ancient civilizations parallel
How it works
Three steps. Five minutes. Visa in your inbox.
No embassy visit. No paperwork to mail. No waiting on hold. The whole thing happens online from your phone or laptop, anywhere in India.
Upload your passport
Snap or upload your passport. Our system reads it and fills the form for you. Add a selfie, arrival date, and pay.
Under 2 minutesWe review and file
We hand-check every field, fix your photo to Egyptian specs, and submit to the official portal.
Same business dayVisa arrives by email
Approved eVisa hits your inbox. Print it or save to your phone. Show on arrival.
3 to 8 business days15,000+ Visas Issued
3 Days Fastest Processing
Since 2021 Trusted Operator
5 Min Form Completion
What you'll need
Three documents. That's the whole list.
Egypt's eVisa is one of the simplest on the planet for Indian travelers. You don't need an invitation letter, bank statements, or an in-person interview.
- An Indian passport valid 6 monthsYour passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your planned arrival date in Egypt, with one blank visa page.
- A digital photo (we'll validate it)Any clear smartphone photo of yourself against a plain background. We crop and resize to Egypt's 4x6 cm requirement at no extra cost.
- A hotel bookingIf you don't have one yet, we can add a hotel booking for $5.
Photo gotcha
The 35 x 45 mm Indian photo doesn't fit Egypt's spec
Egypt requires 4 x 6 cm (40 x 60 mm) photos, a larger size and different aspect ratio than the standard 35 x 45 mm Indian passport photo. The government portal rejects photos that do not match exactly. This is the single most common reason Indian applications get bounced. Our team reformats your photo to Egyptian specs before submission, so you don't need to visit a photo studio again.
Before you fly
Things every Indian traveler should know about Egypt
Practical, India-specific notes from the 15,000+ travellers we've helped reach Egypt since 2021.
MEA: safe for tourism
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs considers Cairo, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Red Sea resorts safe for Indian tourists. Restrictions apply only to North Sinai interior and Western Desert. The Indian Embassy in Cairo and Consulate in Alexandria provide 24-hour consular support.
Cash USD or EUR, Indian cards work
Bring USD or EUR cash for tipping (baksheesh) and small purchases. INR is not accepted. Indian Visa and Mastercard from HDFC, ICICI, SBI, and Axis work normally at hotels, restaurants, and most ATMs. RuPay international is limited. UPI does not work in Egypt.
Vegetarian food is easy to find
Egypt has a strong vegetarian tradition (Coptic fasting cuisine). Local staples like ful, koshary, taameya, and baba ghanoush are all veg. Cairo has Indian restaurants (Bukhara, Sutra, Maharaja). Most hotel buffets and Nile cruise menus mark veg options clearly. Jain-strict diners should brief their tour operator in advance.
Drink bottled water only
Tap water is not safe to drink in Egypt, even when brushing teeth. Stick to sealed bottled water and skip ice in roadside drinks. Hotels and Nile cruises filter their water, but bottled stays the safer call.
FAQ
Questions Indian travelers actually ask
Answers to the questions our Indian customers send us most often, including the awkward ones.
Yes. Every Indian passport holder needs a visa to enter Egypt, with one narrow exception below for direct flights to South Sinai. The Egypt eVisa is the online option for tourism and short business trips. You apply before you fly and receive the approved visa by email.
Yes. Air India flies Delhi-Cairo and Mumbai-Cairo. IndiGo launched Mumbai-Cairo in 2024. EgyptAir operates Cairo-Mumbai and Cairo-Delhi. One-stop options through Dubai (Emirates), Doha (Qatar Airways), and Abu Dhabi (Etihad) are widely available from Indian metros and Tier 2 cities. Flight time is 5 to 7 hours direct.
No. Egypt requires a 4 x 6 cm (40 x 60 mm) photo, a larger size and different aspect ratio than the standard 35 x 45 mm Indian passport photo. The government portal rejects photos that don't match exactly. Our team reformats your photo to Egyptian specs before submission so you don't need to visit a studio again.
Our $54.99 USD single-entry Standard fee covers the government visa, a hand review of your application by an experienced visa specialist, photo reformatting to Egyptian specs, error checking, English-language support by email and WhatsApp, and a refund if we make the error. The official portal at https://visa2egypt.gov.eg is real and lower-cost. If you have time and a perfect photo, you can absolutely apply there.
Yes. Egypt has a strong vegetarian tradition rooted in Coptic fasting cuisine. Local staples like ful medames (fava beans), koshary (rice, lentils, pasta), taameya (Egyptian falafel), baba ghanoush, and stuffed vine leaves are vegetarian. Cairo also has Indian restaurants like Bukhara, Sutra, and Maharaja. Most hotel buffets, Nile cruise ships, and tour menus offer clearly marked vegetarian options. Jain-strict diners should brief their tour operator in advance.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) considers Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and the Red Sea resorts safe for Indian tourists. The MEA advises against travel to the North Sinai interior and the Western Desert border. The Indian Embassy in Cairo and Consulate General in Alexandria provide 24-hour consular support for Indian citizens.
Direct flights from India to South Sinai are rare; most Indian travelers connect through Dubai or Doha. If you do fly direct to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, or Taba and stay no more than 15 days within South Sinai, you qualify for a free entry stamp on arrival. The moment you want to visit Cairo, Luxor, the Pyramids, or anywhere outside South Sinai, you need the full eVisa.
Indian-issued Visa and Mastercard cards from HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Axis, and other major banks work normally in Egypt at hotels, restaurants, and most ATMs. RuPay international cards are accepted at a limited number of merchants. UPI is not currently usable in Egypt. We recommend carrying USD cash for tipping (baksheesh) and small purchases regardless of which card you bring.
Standard processing is 8 business days. Priority is 5 business days. Express is 3 business days. Most Indian applications complete within their package window. We email you the moment the Egyptian authorities issue the visa.
Yes. Egyptian immigration stamps your passport on entry and exit. The eVisa itself is an electronic record tied to your passport number, but you'll still get the physical stamp.
Ready to apply from India?
Five minutes of forms. Three to eight business days to approval. Cairo by next week.
Secure checkout. Indian Visa, Mastercard, and major international cards accepted. Apple Pay and Google Pay supported.