It’s visa-on-arrival for Indians travelling to Egypt!

Egypt has recently changed its visa policy and it's excellent news for Indians because the country has decided to offer visa-on-arrival for Indians.
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If reports are to go by, a five-year multiple-entry visa would cost INR 57,688, and a single-entry visa-on-arrival would cost INR 2,060. The visa will be valid for 30 days from the date of arrival. This new visa policy covers more than 180 countries.


Recently, there have been so many new discoveries in Giza, it would be quite exciting to go see what it's all about! If reports are to go by, the recent changes in the visa policy are made in order to boost tourism in the country. There has been a dip in the tourism front due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Popular destinations in Egypt

Some of the most popular tourist destinations in Egypt include the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx (iconic landmark), the ancient city of Luxor which is home to attractions like the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak, the city of Aswan on the banks of Nile River, the capital city of Cairo, the ancient city of Alexandria and its famous library, and the resort seaside town of Sharm El-Sheikh.

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This resort town on the Red Sea is a popular destination for tourists, who want to relax on the beach and enjoy water sports like snorkelling and scuba diving.