Egypt Visa Fee May Be Hiked From 2027: What Changes For Indian Tourists

Going to visit Egypt may cost a little bit more starting January 2027. The magnificent Pyramids of Giza, the ancient Red Sea, and the Valley of the Kings are going to cost 10 percent more than the usual to reach. So, before you finalise your trip, you may want to budget a few extra dollars if your trip falls next year.

According to reports citing a circular from the Egyptian Travel Agents Association, Egypt's single-entry visa fee will reportedly rise from $30 to $33 (approx. ₹3,160) from January 1, 2027. The circular points to an Egyptian Cabinet decision dated August 13, 2026, which approved a $3 increase in entry and transit visa fees.

While an official confirmation has not come in yet, it's worth noting it to avoid any last minute confusion and checking The Egyptian Ministry of Interior's e-Visa portal before you pay for anything.

Here's everything to know about travelling to Egypt in 2027 from the latest estimated visa fee cost, best time to visit Egypt and whether Indians require an e-visa or visa on arrival for a trip to Egypt.

Before you note down your budget for the trip, it is important to understand the visa rules and the visa procedures. Most Indian citizens generally need to apply for an e-visa or a pre-arranged embassy visa before travelling to Egypt as a standard visa on arrival is not universally available for ordinary passport holders. Usually the visa applications take 5 to 7 working days, and you should apply at least 10-14 days before departure. Here are three different visa formats available and which ones you can avail on what basis:

Single-entry visa: The base fee is expected to go from $30 to $33. A service, issuance and banking charge of around $6 may be added.

Regular e-Visa: The portal currently lists $30 for single entry and $65 for multiple entry. No 2027 fees have been published for either. Indian passport holders can apply online through the official Egypt e-Visa Portal before their trip that allows up to 30 days stay.

Digital visa on arrival: Since August 1, 2026, Cairo airport has been piloting a QR-code system that replaces the traditional visa sticker. Its total is expected to go from $36 to $39.

While a general visa on arrival at the airport is not available for ordinary Indian tourists flying straight from India, a visa on arrival is granted only if you meet specific exceptions such as a valid western visas or a GCC Residency. You hold a valid, used/stamped visa or permanent residence from the US, UK, Schengen Area, Japan, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Or, you hold a valid residence permit from a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country (valid for at least 6 months) to be eligible for a digital visa on arrival.

Another way an Indian traveller can be eligible for the digital e-visa is if he/she is part of an organised tour groups. You are traveling as part of an organized tourist group of at least 10 people with confirmed bookings and a signed letter of guarantee from an approved travel agency.

Confirm current fees and eligibility on the official e-Visa portal. Don't rely on third-party sites alone. Guidance on visa on arrival for Indian passport holders varies from source to source. Check your passport validity and required documents well ahead of travel.

No. The change appears to apply to all international visitors. Indian travellers are simply among Egypt's most eager audiences, so the shift matters to them.

A small hike, but plan for it.

A $3 increase won't derail a holiday, but it adds up for families and groups. For a family of four, that's about $12 extra on the base fee alone, before service charges. If you're travelling before January 1, 2027, current fees should apply. For trips after that, build in a little cushion.