Indian tourists and business travellers heading to Egypt will have to budget an extra USD 5 for the privilege of obtaining a visa on arrival. Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has confirmed that, effective 1 March 2026, the single-entry visa-on-arrival sticker now costs USD 30 instead of the long-standing USD 25 rate(travelandtourworld.com).
Although the increase is modest, it is the first upward revision in several years and comes at a time when Egypt is reporting record visitor numbers. The higher fee applies only to the 30-day single-entry visa issued at international airports and certain land/sea borders. Multiple-entry stickers remain at USD 60, and travellers who obtain an e-visa in advance through the government portal (visa2egypt.gov.eg) or apply at an Egyptian mission continue to pay the old tariff, meaning Indian corporates that prefer advance clearance can still avoid the surcharge.
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Indian travellers who would rather secure their paperwork before departure can turn to VisaHQ’s India portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/), which walks users through the e-visa application, reviews documents, and provides up-to-date fee information for Egypt and many other countries—helping companies and holidaymakers sidestep currency hassles and any last-minute surprises at the airport.
For Indian companies that regularly send short-term project teams, the change adds roughly INR 415 per person to travel budgets. Travel managers should update cost sheets, advise employees to carry the exact amount in U.S. dollars, and remind travellers that only crisp, undamaged notes are accepted at Cairo, Alexandria and other ports of entry. Tour operators say they do not expect a fall-off in demand, but package quotations are already being adjusted.
The policy shift also signals that Egyptian authorities may use pricing policy more actively to manage visitor flows. Analysts note that other popular destinations such as Türkiye and Thailand have used fee waivers or surcharges to steer demand during peak seasons; companies with large expatriate or rotational workforces could see future adjustments. For now, Indian travellers should simply factor in the new cost and verify that their airline will sell the USD 30 sticker on board or direct them to the visa counter on arrival.
Although the increase is modest, it is the first upward revision in several years and comes at a time when Egypt is reporting record visitor numbers. The higher fee applies only to the 30-day single-entry visa issued at international airports and certain land/sea borders. Multiple-entry stickers remain at USD 60, and travellers who obtain an e-visa in advance through the government portal (visa2egypt.gov.eg) or apply at an Egyptian mission continue to pay the old tariff, meaning Indian corporates that prefer advance clearance can still avoid the surcharge.
Indian travellers who would rather secure their paperwork before departure can turn to VisaHQ’s India portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/), which walks users through the e-visa application, reviews documents, and provides up-to-date fee information for Egypt and many other countries—helping companies and holidaymakers sidestep currency hassles and any last-minute surprises at the airport.
For Indian companies that regularly send short-term project teams, the change adds roughly INR 415 per person to travel budgets. Travel managers should update cost sheets, advise employees to carry the exact amount in U.S. dollars, and remind travellers that only crisp, undamaged notes are accepted at Cairo, Alexandria and other ports of entry. Tour operators say they do not expect a fall-off in demand, but package quotations are already being adjusted.
The policy shift also signals that Egyptian authorities may use pricing policy more actively to manage visitor flows. Analysts note that other popular destinations such as Türkiye and Thailand have used fee waivers or surcharges to steer demand during peak seasons; companies with large expatriate or rotational workforces could see future adjustments. For now, Indian travellers should simply factor in the new cost and verify that their airline will sell the USD 30 sticker on board or direct them to the visa counter on arrival.
