Frequently Asked Questions

• Who Can Travel To Egypt Without A Visa?

  The countries that enjoy visa-free entry arrangements are:

  Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.

• Who Needs the Electronic Visa?

  A foreign citizen who wishes to enter the Arab Republic of Egypt must obtain the eVisa for Egypt through the portal. You'll need to check your eligibility for the Egyptian eVisa. In addition, foreign nations from the listed countries may be issued an eVisa upon application:

  Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, China/Hong Kong, China/Taiwan, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Kosovo, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican, and Venezuela.

• How Long Does It Take To Process An Egypt Visa On Arrival?

  There is no set amount for the processing time. It all depends on how many people there are. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours.

• Can Indians Get A Visa On Arrival In Egypt?

  Yes, you can. You can apply for an Egypt Visa On Arrival if you meet the requirements.

• Can You Get A Visa On Arrival In Cairo?

  Yes, you can. Indian citizens are eligible to get a Visa On Arrival in Cairo.

• What Is An Egypt Tourist Visa For Indians?

  Egypt issue single or multiple entries; as an Indian national, you can get a tourist visa because your nationality requires you to obtain a visa to travel to Egypt. For example, suppose you are visiting Egypt for leisure and sightseeing purposes.

  It is valid for 90 days from the date of arrival, and you cannot extend it beyond 30 days.

• Do I need a visa for Egypt?

  Yes. Indians need a visa to travel to Egypt. Egypt visa for Indians can be obtained at the Egypt Embassy or Consulate. In order to get visa for Egypt from India, it is necessary to fulfil the visa requirements and submit the necessary documents. An Egypt visa for Indians can be private, tourist, business and work – depending on the purpose of a visit.

• Do I need to submit my passport along with my application?

  Yes, the visa sticker will be affixed to one of the blank passport pages, thus will be required.

• What if my Egyptian visa gets rejected?

  The Embassy of The Arab Republic of Egypt in New Delhi or The Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Mumbai is responsible for the Egypt visa rejection or acceptance of your visa from India. Decisions taken by them are final.