Egypt travel visas for Indian citizens

This guide provides detailed information for Indian citizens planning to visit Egypt, covering various aspects of obtaining an Egypt visa. It outlines the types of visas available, including tourist, business, work, and student visas, and explains the application process, necessary documents, visa validity, and processing fees. Essential tips and requirements are highlighted to ensure Indian travelers are well-prepared for their journey to Egypt.

Indian travelers planning a trip to Egypt should have proper travel authorization from their government. As of now, Indian citizens are required to apply for an embassy visa to visit Egypt unless they are applying for a group tourism visa through an Egyptian travel agent recognized by the country’s government.

Do Indians Need A Visa

Yes, the citizens of India need an Visa to travel to the country. At present, they are not eligible for the electronic visa individually (must be applied in a group) or a visa on arrival.

The single-entry visa is granted for a period of three months. However, Indians arriving on this visa can stay up to only 30 days in the country. They can typically enter the country for a single time. If they leave the country within 30 days of permitted stay, they have to get a new visa to re-enter Egypt.

A multiple-entry visa allows Indians to stay in Egypt for up to 30 days on each visit – valid for 6 months. They can visit the neighboring nations and come back to Egypt. If Indian citizens are traveling in groups, one of them can submit multiple visa applications to the embassy. Parents or guardians can submit visa applications for minor children and have to sign their applications.

Both the single and multiple entry visas are sticker/paper visas, and Indians need to apply through the embassy or consulate to get them. The cost of the single-entry visa is approximately Rs 2000 (around 24 USD), whereas the multiple-entry Egyptian visa for Indians costs the applicant around Rs 3000 (around 50 USD).

Transit

Indian travelers who have a stopover need to get a transit visa if the duration between the two flights is over 48 hours or if they are planning to leave the airport between the two flights. Indian passengers with a waiting time of more than six hours can get a transit visa by applying through the Egyptian embassy or consulate.

eVisa

Indians are not eligible for individual eVisas. However, they can apply for an Egyptian electronic visa provided they are applying in a group through an Egyptian travel agent recognized by the Egyptian government. The agent needs to be waiting for them at the port of entry and pick them up from there. This Egypt Visa for Indians is issued only for short stays related to tourism.

Entry/Emergency

To boost tourism, the Egyptian government recently introduced emergency tourism visas to citizens of six foreign countries, including Indians. The emergency visa for tourism is granted to tourists from these countries for 15 days if they meet certain criteria. They have to provide a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, and proof of funds to sustain themselves during their stay.

Conclusion

The Egyptian government issues various types of visas for Indian citizens, including tourism, business, transit, employment, and student visas. It is important for Indian travelers to follow the application process carefully and ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria. With proper preparation and adherence to the procedures, obtaining an Egypt visa for Indians can be a smooth process.

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