From January 1, 2027, Egypt’s visa fee for a single-entry visa is expected to increase from USD 30 to USD 33. The change follows an Egyptian Cabinet decision dated August 13, 2026, which approved a USD 3 increase in entry and transit visa fees. For Indian travelers, the important part is understanding which fee applies to each visa route. There are different charges for the single-entry visa, Egypt’s regular e-Visa, the digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport, and tourist visa applications made through VFS Global in India.
What Is Changing With Egypt Visa Fee From January 2027?
According to Circular No. 173/2026 of the Egyptian Travel Agents Association, the 2027 change to Egypt visa fees will increase the single-entry visa from USD 30 to USD 33 as of January 1. An additional USD 6 may be charged for service, issuance, and banking fees, including taxes. The USD 3 increase is not presented as a change specifically for Indian travelers. It applies to Egypt’s entry and transit visa fee structure. For anyone planning travel to Egypt in 2027, remember that USD 33 is the revised base single-entry visa fee and may not always reflect the final amount paid.
How Much Will an Egyptian Visa Cost in 2027?
The revised single-entry visa fee for Egypt is expected to be USD 33. Travelers using Egypt’s newer digital visa-on-arrival facility at Cairo International Airport will have a different total. The digital system currently costs USD 36, which consists of the USD 30 visa fee and USD 6 in digital service charges. From January 1, 2027, the visa component is expected to increase to USD 33, bringing the total Egypt visa-on-arrival fee through this system to USD 39. Keep the USD 39 figure separate from the base single-entry visa fee.
What Does The Visa Fee Change Mean For Indian Travelers?
The Egypt visa for Indians in 2027 requires some additional attention, as the total cost can vary depending on the type of visa and the application route. For applicants applying in India, the listed tourist visa fee is INR 4,000 for a single-entry visa and INR 8,000 for a multiple-entry visa.
Travelers may also come across different visa formats and fee structures depending on how they apply. These include a 30-day single-entry visa priced at INR 4,416 and a 30-day multiple-entry visa priced at INR 9,057. Since the amount can differ between application channels, travelers should confirm the visa type, eligibility requirements, and final payable fee before submitting an application.
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How Is Egypt’s Digital Visa On Arrival Different From The Regular E-Visa?
Egypt is currently piloting a digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport. Introduced on August 1, 2026, the system replaces the traditional visa sticker with a digital visa linked to a QR code. Eligible travelers can complete the process through a dedicated online portal before arriving in Egypt or use self-service kiosks installed in the airport’s arrival halls. The system is designed to simplify the arrival process and reduce the need for physical visa stickers and paperwork.
The digital visa-on-arrival is different from Egypt’s regular e-Visa. While the new system digitizes the visa-on-arrival process for eligible travelers, the regular e-Visa must be applied for and received before the trip. The current Egypt e-Visa fee is USD 30 for a single-entry visa and USD 65 for a multiple-entry visa. Travelers should check which visa process and eligibility requirements apply to their nationality before making travel plans.
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What Should Indian Travelers Know Before Applying?
For Indian passport holders, you should check which visa process applies to them before planning their trip, as the USD 33 or USD 39 fee does not apply to every type of application. Visa on arrival is also not automatically available to all ordinary Indian passport holders. Eligibility depends on specific conditions, so travelers should confirm the latest requirements before departure.
For Indians applying for a tourist visa through VFS, the document list is more detailed. Applicants generally need a passport valid for at least six months, copies of the passport, a completed visa application form, two photographs, a request letter, a detailed travel itinerary, confirmed return flight tickets, hotel or accommodation bookings, and personal bank statements covering the previous six months. The VFS requirements also include documentation connected to an Egyptian travel agent, depending on the application.
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Summing Up
The Egypt visa fee increase in 2027 will raise the single-entry base fee from USD 30 to USD 33, effective January 1, 2027. For the digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport, the expected total rises from USD 36 to USD 39 when the USD 6 digital service charge is included. For Indian travelers, the actual cost of an Egypt visa depends on the visa route used. With separate VFS tourist visa fees and no updated 2027 regular e-Visa fee schedule provided in the supplied information, check the applicable visa type and current charges before applying.
