Yes, Indians must have a valid visa to visit Egypt for tourism purposes. You can apply for an Egypt e-visa online before travelling without visiting the Egyptian embassy or consulate. Additionally, Indian travellers need an “Authorised Travel Agent Letter of Invitation” to enter the country.

Yes, all travellers, including children and minors, are required to have a valid Egypt e-visa. Each child must have an individual visa, regardless of age.

With an Egypt e-visa, Indian citizens can stay in Egypt for up to 30 days per entry. The e-visa is typically valid for 90 days from the date of issue, within which you can enter the country.

Yes, there is a difference:

Indians can apply for different types of Egypt visas depending on the purpose of their visit:

Note: Ensure you apply for the correct visa type based on your travel purpose to avoid complications during your trip. Atlys only provides a tourist visa.

Once your visa application submitted through Atlys is approved, you can find your evisa by visiting the Atlys dashboard's My Profile section and downloading it from there. You should print a copy and save a digital version on your mobile device for easy access during your travels.

Tip: When entering Egypt, always carry a printed copy of your e-visa and the “Authorised Travel Agent Letter of Invitation.”

Here's how to get the Egypt tourist visa for Indians:

While travel insurance is not mandatory for an Egypt visa, it is highly recommended. Travel insurance can cover unexpected events such as medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.

Tip: Choose a travel insurance plan that provides comprehensive coverage, including medical expenses and emergency evacuation.

Here are the Egypt entry requirements for Indians, where immigration authorities might ask:

1. A valid passport for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.

2. Valid Visa (printout needed to show at immigration)

3. Round-trip flight ticket

4. Invitation letter

5. Hotel bookings

If your Egypt e-visa application is rejected, you can reapply immediately. Before reapplying, it is crucial to understand and address the reasons for the rejection, which could include submitting an invalid passport, incorrect details, or past immigration violations.

If you've been refused and want to understand exactly what went wrong, see your refusal reason decoded in plain language, and know your re-approval odds before reapplying — check your Egypt visa recovery options here.

If you lose your passport while in Egypt, you should immediately report the loss to the local police and obtain a police report. Next, contact the Indian Embassy in Cairo to apply for an emergency travel document or a replacement passport.

Recommendation: Always keep photocopies or digital copies of your passport and other important documents separate from the originals. This will make the replacement process much smoother and quicker.

If you encounter any issues with your e-visa upon arrival in Egypt, such as the visa not being recognised by immigration officials, the PRO contact number is available on the letter, and you can contact them 24*7 for any queries/assistance.

Authorised by the government: Postmyvisa is authorised by the United Arab Emirates government to handle your visa application.

Easy to use: PostMyVisa is easy to use and allows you to apply for your visa in under 10 minutes, allowing for a seamless process.

Convenient document upload: You can easily upload your photo and passport by either selecting files from your device or using the camera on your smartphone or laptop.