Travel Information
Indian citizens travelling to Egypt
Citizens of India that are travelling to Egypt need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.
What to expect in Egypt
Flights and Prices
Flight prices to Egypt from India usually are around 28345.00 INR. EgyptAir is a common carrier airline.
International and domestic airlines
Common international airlines are
AirEgypt
. Popular domestic airlines areAirEgypt
Common Tourist Questions
🥘 Do I need to tip?
No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.
💰 Should I carry cash?
Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.
☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?
Some popular telecom companies are
E-Kit, Etisalat, and Vodafone
.💦 Can I drink tap water?
No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.
🚕What do I use to get around?
Popular ride-hailing services include Careem.
Exchange Rates
The primary currency is EGP.
1 INR = 0.230042 EGP
To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $1.90 USD.
Visa Status
A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.
Notes and Passport Validity
There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.
Passengers with a residence permit issued by a GCC Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. The residence permit must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.:If travelling as a part of an organized tourist group that consists of at least 10 persons and holding both onward and return flight tickets, booked accommodation and a signed Letter of Guarantee (LG) from an Egyptian travel agency, a visa on arrival in Egypt can be obtained:Air transit passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 48 hours do not need visas; however, this exemption does not apply when transiting through Alexandria (HBE):
Safety and Security
Do not travel.
Statistics
These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Egypt. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.
Internet Speed (2.10 / 5)
Safety (3.50 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost
$42.00 USD / night
Average Dinners
$1.90 USD
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Popular Cities in Egypt
Alexandria
Cairo
Dahab
El Gouna
Giza
Luxor
Port Said