Egypt Tourist Visa (embassy submission via VFS Global) Verified 2026-06-09Egypt Tourist Visa
Egypt Tourist Visa for Indians — apply via VFS Global in India; ₹4,000 single / ₹8,000 multiple entry plus ₹800 VFS service fee, decided by the Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Egypt visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Approx
Stay Duration
As granted by the Embassy of Egypt (typically up to 30 days per entry for a tourist visa)
Starting Fee
₹4,000
Apply At
13 VFS centres
Where do you stand?
Tell us your situation
Pick what fits — no long forms, just a quick WhatsApp or a call.
Why files get refused
Most Egypt visitor visa refusals come down to a few fixable things
Refusals are common now, and the government fee is non-refundable. The good news: almost every reason below is something we can strengthen before you submit.
Passport with less than 6 months' validity
Photographs that do not meet the 3.5×4.5 cm white-background spec, or scanned/photocopied photos
Missing or unstamped Egyptian travel-agent itinerary, or missing agent National ID copy
Bank statement without the bank's original signature and stamp, or insufficient funds
No confirmed return ticket or accommodation voucher
Inconsistent information between the form, request letter and supporting documents
What we actually do
We build a stronger file — you don't guess
Check your profile before filing
We tell you honestly if the case is ready — before you spend the government fee.
Review funds & ITR alignment
Bank statement, income and tax records presented the way officers expect.
Structure purpose & cover letter
A clear travel story that answers the officer's real questions.
Show strong ties to India
Job, business, property and family framed as genuine reasons to return.
Sponsor & invitation papers
If family is inviting you, we line their documents up with your profile — a common silent refusal trigger.
Guide the full submission
Online portal or VFS appointment, biometrics and passport steps — supported until the decision.
Refused before?
We rebuild refused Egypt cases the right way.
Reapplying with the same file usually earns the same answer. We find the real reason first, then rebuild — no guarantees, just a properly prepared reapplication.
Before you reapply, we check:
- What your refusal letter actually says — and what it doesn't.
- Whether the officer's GCMS notes are worth pulling for the real reason.
- Which documents were weak: funds, employment, purpose, or ties.
- Whether reapplying now — or strengthening first — is the smarter move.
Same flat fee whether it's your first application or a reapplication.
Your whole Egypt Tourist Visa,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Egypt file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
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File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, justified
₹6,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Egypt visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your Egypt visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Egypt, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Egypt after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in Egypt is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Egypt), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Egypt process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Egypt visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Passport must be the original and valid for at least 6 months, with the personal-details (first) page and the address/last page photocopied.
- 2Two passport-size colour photographs per the Egypt spec: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, white background, face ~70–80% of the frame, not more than 1 month old; scanned/photocopied photos are rejected.
- 3Bank statements must be the applicant's last 6 months' personal statement carrying the bank's original signature and stamp.
- 4Air tickets must show a confirmed, complete return route (do not book until you are confident, but Egypt expects confirmed bookings at submission unlike Schengen).
- 5Applications are submitted at a VFS Global Egypt centre in India and decided by the Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi — there is no online e-visa or visa-on-arrival under this KB route.
- 6Processing is indicative: ~10–12 working days for Delhi and ~12–15 working days for other India locations; apply well in advance of travel.
- 7The VFS service charge (₹800, taxes included) is mandatory and non-exempt; all visa and service fees are non-refundable.
Who Can Apply
- Indian passport holders travelling to Egypt for tourism, sightseeing or holiday
- Travellers on a Nile cruise / organised tour booked through an Egyptian travel agent
- Visitors with confirmed return tickets, hotel/accommodation booking and sufficient funds
- Applicants who can show a detailed tour itinerary endorsed by an Egyptian travel agent
Not eligible under this visa:
- Travellers going for business, trade exhibitions or training (apply for the Business Visa)
- Those joining family or attending a conference/workshop/internship/festival (apply for the Entry Visa)
- Anyone intending to work in Egypt (work requires an Egyptian work permit — informational only with us)
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Egypt cases the right way.
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Egypt / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tourist visa fee — single entry | ₹4,000 |
| Tourist visa fee — multiple entry | ₹8,000 |
| VFS Logistic (service) fee | ₹800 |
Visa fees shown are for Indian passport holders and are inclusive of the ₹500 Embassy Processing Fee per applicant. A separate VFS Logistic (service) fee of ₹800 (inclusive of taxes) applies per applicant at all locations and is paid in cash/card/UPI at the time of submission — there is no exemption and no waiver. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of the visa outcome. Fees differ for other nationalities/passports and are subject to change at the Embassy's discretion — confirm on the Egypt VFS Global India page before applying.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Passport & Photos
3 items- Original passportRequired
Valid for at least 6 months.
- Passport photocopy (first & last page)Required
Copy of the personal-details page and the address/last page.
- Two passport-size colour photographsRequired
Two (2) recent colour photographs, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, taken within the last 1 month, on a plain white background, no border, in sharp focus, showing your natural skin tone with the face filling roughly 70–80% of the frame, looking straight at the camera, no headgear/hat/cap (religious head-cover allowed case-by-case provided chin, nose, eyes, ears, eyebrows and forehead remain uncovered and the face shape is apparent), no teeth showing, no staple/ink marks and no creases. Scanned or colour-photocopied photos are NOT accepted.
Application & Purpose
2 items- Duly filled Egypt visa application formRequired
Completed and signed by the applicant.
- Request letter from the applicantRequired
Stating the purpose of the visit along with your passport details.
Travel & Itinerary
4 items- Detailed tour programme (travel itinerary)Required
On the letterhead of the Egyptian travel agent, with all contact details, the authorised signature and stamp of the agent.
- Egyptian travel agent National ID copyRequired
Copy of the National ID of the Egyptian travel agent who prepared the itinerary.
- Confirmed return air ticket (complete route)Required
Showing the full to-and-fro route.
- Confirmed hotel booking / accommodation voucherRequired
Covering the duration of stay in Egypt.
Financial
1 item- Last 6 months' personal bank statementRequired
Of the applicant, carrying the bank's original signature and stamp.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
5 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Assemble your documents
Gather your original passport (6+ months validity), photocopies, two compliant photos, the filled application form, request letter, the Egyptian travel agent's itinerary and ID copy, confirmed return tickets, hotel voucher and 6 months' stamped bank statement.
- 02
Complete the application form
Fill in the Egypt visa application form accurately and sign it. Ensure every detail matches your passport.
- 03
Book a VFS Global Egypt appointment
Visit the Egypt VFS Global India portal (visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/egy) to locate your nearest centre and submit/book as required.
- 04
Submit at the VFS centre
Attend your VFS Global Egypt centre in India, submit your passport and documents, and pay the visa fee plus the ₹800 VFS service charge (cash/card/UPI).
- 05
Track and collect
Track the application via VFS. Processing is typically 10–12 working days in Delhi and 12–15 elsewhere. Collect your passport once the embassy has decided.
What works
5 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Have your itinerary prepared by a registered Egyptian travel agent on their letterhead with stamp and signature — a missing or unstamped itinerary is a common reason for delays.
- Keep your bank statement freshly stamped and signed by the bank; statements without the original bank stamp are routinely rejected.
- Book confirmed return tickets and a hotel voucher covering your whole stay — Egypt expects confirmed (not merely reserved) bookings at submission.
- Apply early: allow at least 2–3 weeks before travel given the 10–15 working-day window.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Passport with less than 6 months' validity
- 2Photographs that do not meet the 3.5×4.5 cm white-background spec, or scanned/photocopied photos
- 3Missing or unstamped Egyptian travel-agent itinerary, or missing agent National ID copy
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Egypt
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Egypt Tourist Visa is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
Free · No obligation · Reply in minutesFrequently asked
Questions, answered straight
Under this route, Indian passport holders apply for an Egypt visa by submitting documents at a VFS Global Egypt centre in India; the Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi decides the application. Egypt does operate an e-visa system separately, but the standard channel covered here is the VFS/embassy submission.
₹4,000 for single entry or ₹8,000 for multiple entry (inclusive of the ₹500 embassy processing fee), plus a mandatory ₹800 VFS service charge per applicant. All fees are non-refundable.
Approximately 10–12 working days for the Delhi location and 12–15 working days for other locations in India. This is indicative and may change at the discretion of the Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi.
The tourist visa requires a detailed tour programme on the Egyptian travel agent's letterhead, with the agent's contact details, signature and stamp, plus a copy of the agent's National ID. This confirms your travel arrangements inside Egypt.
Two recent colour photographs, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, on a plain white background, taken within the last month, face filling ~70–80% of the frame, no headgear, no teeth showing. Scanned or photocopied photos are not accepted.
No. The ₹800 VFS Logistic fee (taxes included) is non-refundable and non-exempt, and is paid in cash/card/UPI at the time of submission. The visa fee is also non-refundable regardless of outcome.
Stay is as granted by the Embassy of Egypt — a tourist visa is typically issued for up to 30 days per entry. Always check the validity and duration stamped/printed on your visa.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Egypt visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Egypt actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
The gamble
One mistake = fee, flights & record gone
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Egypt file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Egypt visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by travellers & families
We've helped many travellers & families get their Egypt visa — the easy way.
From first-time Egypt visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided travellers & families through Egypt's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
Other Egypt Visa Types
Egypt Business Visa
Egypt Business Visa for Indians — for business, trade exhibitions and training; ₹8,000 single / ₹10,500 multiple entry plus ₹800 VFS service fee, via VFS Global and the Embassy of Egypt.
View guideEgypt Entry Visa (Family Visit / Conference)
Egypt Entry Visa for Indians — to join family or attend a conference, workshop, internship or festival; ₹8,000 single / ₹10,500 multiple entry plus ₹800 VFS service fee, via VFS Global.
View guideEgypt Work Visa (Information Only)
Egypt Work Visa — information only. SureshotVisa does NOT process Egypt work visas or work permits. A visa is issued only after the Egyptian authorities grant a work permit.
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Egypt website and Embassy of Egypt. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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