To play Indiana Jones exploring the mystery of the Pyramids of Giza or unraveling the mystery of mummified pharaohs lying in their tombs, you will have to visit Egypt.
This country with fascinating history, and incredible sites, is quite easy to visit. All you need is a plane ticket and a visa in hand! Here’s a little guide we put together to help you know more about the Egypt visa requirements for Indian citizens.
First, you will need to fill out a form for Indian nationals who want to visit the country as a tourist and stay for 30 days or less. A tourist visa to Egypt is given to Indian nationals who want to explore the country as a tourist or want to visit a relative.
Where can you get a visa for Egypt in India
The Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi and its Consular office in Mumbai are the only designated centers to obtain an Egypt tourist visa. Unlike many other countries, Egypt has not employed the services of any visa facilitation outsourcing agency like VFS. As of now, there is no provision of e-visa or visa on arrival for Indian nationals.
Also, the Egypt Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for visa allotment in special cases.
Contact information of Egypt Embassy/Consulate in India:
Embassy of Egypt, Delhi
Address: 1-50 M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
Phone: +91-11-6114096, +91-11-6114097
Consulate General of Egypt in Mumbai
Address: 101 Benhur Apartments, 32, Narayan Dabholkar Road, Navshanti Nagar, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400006
Phone: 0222367 6422
Types of Egypt Visas for Indians
For Indian passport holders, an Egypt visa has three categories: tourist/visitor visa, transit visa, and business visa.
Tourist or Visitor Visa
Granted to Indians visiting the country for tourist purposes or visiting relatives, tourist/visitor visa requires applicants to submit income tax return of last 3 years and salary slip for the last 6 months along with the other common documents.
Transit Visa
Indians travelling to a third country via transit in Egypt (for less than 24 hours) require a transit visa. One needs to provide all the mentioned documents for a transit visa.
Business Visa
Indians traveling to Egypt for business or investment purposes require a business visa. In addition to mentioned mandatory documents, for a business visa, applicants need to provide their business registration proof, income tax proof, event registration details or invitation copy.
Egypt Visa Cost for Indians
Visa fees for Indian national (single entry): Rs. 2900/- per person
Visa fees for Indian national (double entry): Rs. 4000/- per person
Visa Processing Time
Usual Egypt visa processing time usually takes 3-6 days
Documents required for Egypt Visa for Indian citizens
Here are the documents that you are required to provide along with an application
- Visa application forms
- Valid passports with six-month validity from the date of arrival (also carry your old passport)
- Two recent passport size photos strictly measuring 4×6 cm with at least 80% of body area covered along with face
- Pre-booked Air tickets
- Personal bank statement for 6 months in original with bank seal and healthy bank balance
- Income tax returns or Form 16
- Salary slips for the last 3 months
- A covering letter mentioning reasons and details of travel and visit
Hotel confirmation vouchers - Day to the day tour itinerary details
Tracking Your Visa Status
Visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/StatusEnquiry. Enter your visa application ID and Passport Number to get the live status of your Egypt visa application.
With its history and heritage, Egypt remains the go-to destination for an adventure back in time. No matter where you go in Egypt, a treasure trove of discovery and delight awaits you in this timeless holiday destination.
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