Do I Need a Visa for Egypt from India?

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You need an eVisa, which you can apply for online before travel.

For Indian passport holders ยท Updated March 2026

Visa Details

Indian passport holders can obtain an eVisa for Egypt online before travel. The eVisa allows for a stay of up to 30 days and is available in single-entry (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry (valid 6 months) formats. Processing takes around 7 working days. Alternatively, visa on arrival (30 days) is available at designated Egyptian airports for Indians who hold: (1) valid GCC resident visa, OR (2) valid visa from USA, United Kingdom, or Schengen Area. Air transit passengers with confirmed onward ticket within 48 hours do not need visas.

Already Have Another Visa?

Holding certain visas can make entry to Egypt easier for Indians:

With a GCC residence โ†’ visa on arrival
With a US visa โ†’ visa on arrival
With a UK visa โ†’ visa on arrival
With a Schengen visa โ†’ visa on arrival

Transit Through Egypt

No transit visa needed for Indians transiting through Egypt.

Visa-free transit: 48 hours

Must stay in the airport transit area.

  • โ€ขConfirmed onward ticket to third country
  • โ€ขFlight to third country within 48 hours
  • โ€ขMust stay in airport transit area

Air transit passengers with confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 48 hours do NOT need visas. No visa required for airside transit.

Official Sources

Quick Summary

Visa Status
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Conditional Entry
Yes โ€” 4 visas offer easier access
Transit
Transit possible without visa

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