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Note: 09th November, 2009: As per the visa officer it is recommended that the visa is obtained here in India as there has been a case where visa has been refused on arrival.

Note: 26th June, 2006: Please note the following information is given by the Embassy; there is no written confirmation to this effect. Effective immediately the visa can be obtained on arrival for tourism & business. The Applicant should have a valid passport with minimum six months validity, one photograph, visa form to be completed on arrival, hotel confirmation, proof of funds and return air ticket. The visa is issued for 15 days stay maximum. For business travel the Applicant should also have an invitation from Egypt. A copy of which must be faxed to the Embassy as well. Visa fee for Single Entry for tourism is Rs. 850 & for business is Rs. 1300. The fee has to be paid in US $ equivalent to INR.

Tourist Visa

Visa Fee Details
Single Entry INR 850
Double / Multiple Entry INR 1030

  • The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport);
  • One visa form (photocopy allowed);
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months);
  • Confirmed onward/ return air ticket;
  • A covering letter from the Applicant;
  • Onward visa and proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card;
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed;
  • Hotel confirmation;
  • Original latest bank statement for the last six months with a banks seal and if applicant is holding passbook then it should be in original;
  • Income Tax returns for the last three years.
  • Visa is valid for 30 days and it is issued for a stay of 30 days, which further can be extended in Cairo.
  • Processing time is 48 hours.

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Business Visa

Visa Fee Details
Single Entry INR 1300
Double / Multiple Entry INR 2010

  • The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport);
  • One visa form (photocopy allowed);
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months);
  • Confirmed onward/ return air ticket;
  • A covering letter from the Indian Company;
  • A letter of Invitation from the business associates in Egypt, a copy should be faxed directly to the Embassy
  • Proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card;
  • Original latest bank statement for the last six months with a banks seal and if applicant is holding passbook then it should be in original;
  • Income Tax returns for the last three years.
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed;
  • Hotel confirmation;
  • Visa is valid for 30 days and it is issued for a stay of 30 days, which further can be extended in Cairo.
  • Processing time is 48 hours.

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Transit Visa

Visa Fee Details
Visa fee is INR 840

  • The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport);
  • One visa form (photocopy allowed);
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months);
  • Confirmed onward/ return air ticket;
  • A covering letter from the Applicant;
  • Onward country visa;
  • Onward visa and proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card;
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed;
  • Visa validity is for 30 days, with a maximum stay of 3 days allowed.
  • Processing time is 48 hours.

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Seamen Visa

Visa Fee Details
Single Entry INR 1300
Double / Multiple Entry INR 2010

  • Visa is required.
  • The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Egypt (please enclose photocopy of identification pages of the passport);
  • One visa form (photocopy allowed);
  • Two passport size camera clicked recent color photographs with white back ground (taken within 3 months);
  • Confirmed air ticket up to Cairo or onwards;
  • A covering letter from the shipping company;
  • Seamen booklet with photocopy;
  • Onward country visa;
  • Onward visa and proof of funds. Foreign exchange endorsements or copy of international credit card;
  • Passport first, second and last page and air tickets photocopy must be enclosed;
  • Visa validity is for 30 days, with a maximum stay of 3 days allowed.
  • Processing time is 48 hours.

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Work Permit Visa

Visa Fee Details
INR

Generally not issued. For further details, kindly contact the Embassy.

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NameArab Republic of Egypt
LocationMiddle East, North Africa
TimeIST (-) 3 1/2 hrs
CapitalCairo
Area1,002,000 sq kms
LanguageArabic, English and French
Population62,056,000
National Day23 Jul (Revolution Day)
CurrencyEgyptian Pound (EŁ) 1 = INR 8.9158
ClimateHot, dry summers with mild, dry winters and cold nights. Rainfall is negligible except on the coast. In April the hot, dusty Khamsin wind blows from the Sahara.
HolidaysYEAR 2010: 7 Jan *Coptic Christmas Day. 26 Feb Birth of the Prophet. 25 Apr Sinai Liberation Day (Sinai only). 28 Apr *Sham el-Nassim (Coptic Easter). 1 May Labour Day. 23 Jul National Day. 10 Sep - 13 Sep Bairam Feast (End of Ramadan). 11 Sep *Coptic New Year. 6 Oct Armed Forces Day. 16 Nov - 17 Nov Grand Feast. 7 Dec Islamic New Year.

AirlinesEgypt Air ((MS))

AirportsCairo (CAI)El Nouzha (ALY) Luxor (LXR)

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt

Address1/50 M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri,
CityNew Delhi - 110 021
CountryIndia
Telephone2611 4096/ 4097
Fax2688 5355
TimingsMon to Fri
Office Timings0900 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings1000 to 1200 hrs
Collection Timings1430 to 1500 hrs
Email
Website

Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt

Address101 Benhur Apartments, 32 Narayan Dabholkar Road,
CityMumbai - 400 006
CountryIndia
Telephone2367 6422/ 6407/ 6386
Fax2363 4558
TimingsMon to Fri
Office Timings0930 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings0930 to 1500 hrs
Collection Timings0930 to 1500 hrs
Email
Website
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