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Egypt Visa FAQ

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Indians FAQ

Answers to the most important questions Indian travelers ask about Egypt eVisa, visa on arrival, Letter of Guarantee, the authorized tourist agent requirement, airport Meet & Assist, and booking with Rimo Tours.
  • eVisa and visa-on-arrival questions answered
  • Letter of Guarantee explained clearly
  • Authorized tourist agent warning explained
  • Airport Meet & Assist requirement clarified
  • Documents and timing explained
  • Booking support available on WhatsApp

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We handle everything — visa, Letter of Guarantee, and full airport support.
  • Letter of Guarantee — included in both
  • Airport Meet & Assist — included in both
  • Pre-arrival coordination — included in both
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General visa questions

General Egypt visa questions for Indians

Find answers to the most common questions Indian passport holders ask about Egypt visa requirements — including eVisa eligibility, the visa on arrival option, processing time, and when the Letter of Guarantee and authorized tourist agent requirement apply.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt?
Yes. Indian passport holders require a visa to enter Egypt. There are two main routes: the Egypt eVisa, which can be applied for online before travel, and visa on arrival, which is available at major Egyptian airports for travelers who meet specific eligibility criteria. Regardless of which route you use, Indian travelers are required to have a Letter of Guarantee from a licensed Egyptian tourism company and airport Meet & Assist arranged before arrival.
Yes. Indian passport holders can apply for the Egypt eVisa through the official Egypt eVisa portal. During the application, you will encounter a prompt asking for the name of your authorized tourist agent in Egypt. This is a formal requirement — not optional. You must provide the name of a licensed Egyptian tourism company such as Rimo Tours to complete the eVisa application correctly.
The eVisa is applied for online before you travel and is available to all Indian passport holders. Visa on arrival is processed at the Egyptian airport on arrival and is only available to Indian travelers who hold a valid visa or qualifying residency from specific countries — such as GCC countries, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, or Schengen member states. Both routes require a Letter of Guarantee and airport Meet & Assist from a licensed Egyptian tourism company.
We recommend booking your entry support with Rimo Tours at least 5–7 days before your departure date. This allows time to collect and verify your documents, issue the Letter of Guarantee, complete pre-arrival coordination, and confirm your airport Meet & Assist. Last-minute bookings may be possible depending on availability — contact us on WhatsApp to discuss your travel timeline.
Yes. Having an approved eVisa does not guarantee entry into Egypt. Egyptian immigration authorities verify documentation on arrival, and travelers who do not have a valid Letter of Guarantee or whose airport arrangements are not in order may face delays, additional scrutiny, or in serious cases, denied entry. This is why completing your entry support process — including the Letter of Guarantee and airport Meet & Assist — before departure is essential.
Letter of Guarantee

Letter of Guarantee questions

Understand what the Egypt Letter of Guarantee is, why Indian travelers need it, who can legally issue it, and why a hotel booking or Indian travel agency letter is not an acceptable substitute.
What is the Egypt Letter of Guarantee?
The Letter of Guarantee is an official document issued by a licensed Egyptian tourism company that formally guarantees your entry support and airport reception in Egypt. It is part of the authorized tourist agent requirement that appears on the Egypt eVisa portal. The document is recognized by Egyptian immigration authorities and by airlines at the point of check-in.
Yes. Indian passport holders are required to have a Letter of Guarantee from a licensed Egyptian tourism company as part of their entry support process. This requirement is clearly stated on the Egypt eVisa portal. It is not a formality — it is a formal documentation requirement that airlines and Egyptian immigration authorities check.
Only a licensed Egyptian tourism company is authorized to issue a valid Letter of Guarantee for Egypt. Rimo Tours holds an official Egyptian government tourism license and is authorized to issue Letters of Guarantee accepted by Egyptian immigration authorities. Foreign travel agents, Indian travel agencies, hotels, and online booking platforms are not authorized to issue a valid Letter of Guarantee.
No. A hotel booking confirmation or voucher is not equivalent to a Letter of Guarantee. Hotels are not licensed Egyptian tourism companies and are not authorized to issue the official Letter of Guarantee required by Egyptian immigration. Travelers who rely on hotel documentation in place of a proper Letter of Guarantee risk being unable to complete the eVisa process correctly and may face issues at check-in or on arrival.
No. An Indian travel agency cannot issue a valid Letter of Guarantee for Egypt. The Letter of Guarantee must come from a licensed Egyptian tourism company registered and authorized under Egyptian law. Indian agencies operate under Indian jurisdiction and are not recognized as authorized Egyptian tourism companies by Egyptian immigration authorities.
Both. Your airline may verify your Letter of Guarantee documentation at check-in before you board. Egyptian immigration authorities also verify it on arrival. This is why the Letter of Guarantee must be prepared and delivered before your departure — it cannot be arranged at the airport after you land.

No. The Letter of Guarantee is a critical component of your entry support, but it must be accompanied by airport Meet & Assist. Having the Letter of Guarantee without a representative physically present at the arrival airport is not sufficient. Both elements together form the complete entry support package that Egyptian immigration expects for Indian travelers.

Authorized tourist agent

Authorized tourist agent requirement questions

Explains the authorized tourist agent requirement that appears on the Egypt eVisa portal, why it applies to all Indian passport holders, and what happens if travelers attempt to bypass or misrepresent this requirement.
What does ‘authorized tourist agent in Egypt’ mean?
An authorized tourist agent in Egypt refers to a tourism company that is formally licensed under Egyptian law to provide tourism services and issue official documentation including the Letter of Guarantee. Rimo Tours is one such licensed company. During the Egypt eVisa application, travelers are asked to enter the name of their authorized tourist agent in Egypt — this field must be completed with a real, verifiable licensed Egyptian company.
The Egypt eVisa portal displays this warning because Indian passport holders are required to travel with the support of a licensed Egyptian tourism company. The portal shows the message: “You will not be allowed to enter the country without the guarantee of an authorized tourist agent in Egypt.” This is a formal condition of entry, not a suggestion. Travelers who ignore this requirement risk being denied boarding or refused entry on arrival.
Yes. The authorized tourist agent requirement applies to all Indian passport holders regardless of which visa route they take — eVisa or visa on arrival. It is not specific to first-time travelers or any particular category of Indian passport holder. All Indian nationals planning to visit Egypt must have a licensed Egyptian tourism company providing their entry support.
Yes. Even if you qualify for visa on arrival in Egypt — for example, because you hold a valid GCC residency or a qualifying visa from the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen area, Canada, or Australia — the authorized tourist agent and Letter of Guarantee requirement still applies. The visa on arrival route changes how your visa fee is paid, not whether you need the support of a licensed Egyptian tourism company.
Using a document from an unlicensed provider or submitting false information on your eVisa application is a serious risk. Egyptian immigration authorities and airlines can verify whether the issuing company is a genuine licensed Egyptian tourism company. A letter from an unverifiable or unlicensed source will not be accepted, and you may be denied boarding at departure or refused entry on arrival in Egypt.
Yes. Airlines operating routes to Egypt are aware of the entry documentation requirements for Indian passport holders. At check-in, your airline may ask for your Letter of Guarantee and verify your entry support arrangements. If your documentation is missing or does not meet the requirements, you may be refused boarding — regardless of whether your eVisa has been approved.
Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival questions for Indians

Clarifies which Indian travelers may qualify for visa on arrival in Egypt, what qualifying visas and residencies are accepted, and why the Letter of Guarantee and airport Meet & Assist requirements still apply even on the visa on arrival route.
Can Indians get visa on arrival in Egypt?
Visa on arrival in Egypt is available to Indian passport holders who meet specific eligibility criteria. It is not available to all Indian travelers. To qualify, you must hold a valid visa or qualifying residency from certain countries — including GCC countries, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, or Schengen member states. If you do not hold one of these, you will need to apply for the Egypt eVisa before travel.
Indian travelers who hold a valid visa or qualifying residency from the following may be eligible: Gulf Cooperation Council member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Schengen Area member states. Your qualifying visa or residency must be valid, and minimum validity requirements may apply. Contact us on WhatsApp to confirm your specific situation before booking.
In most cases, yes. Indian passport holders who hold a valid GCC residency from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates may qualify for visa on arrival in Egypt. However, the Letter of Guarantee and airport Meet & Assist from a licensed Egyptian tourism company are still required, even for the visa on arrival route.
Indian passport holders who hold a valid United Kingdom, United States, or Schengen visa may qualify for visa on arrival in Egypt. The visa must be valid and minimum validity requirements may apply. Even if you qualify, you are still required to have a Letter of Guarantee and airport Meet & Assist from a licensed Egyptian tourism company such as Rimo Tours before your arrival.
No. Visa on arrival only applies to how your visa is processed at the airport. It does not remove the requirement for a Letter of Guarantee or airport Meet & Assist from a licensed Egyptian tourism company. Both requirements remain in place for Indian travelers regardless of the visa route they take.
No. It is not possible to arrange your Letter of Guarantee or airport Meet & Assist after you land. These must be booked and confirmed before your departure. Arriving without the correct documentation in place places you at serious risk of being denied boarding by your airline or refused entry by Egyptian immigration authorities on arrival.
Airport Meet & Assist

Airport Meet & Assist questions

Answers questions about what airport Meet & Assist means for Indian travelers, why it is required alongside the Letter of Guarantee, which airports Rimo Tours covers, and why it cannot be arranged after landing.

Is airport Meet & Assist required for Indian travelers?
Yes. Airport Meet & Assist is required as part of the entry support process for Indian travelers visiting Egypt. A licensed Egyptian tourism company must have a representative physically present at the arrival airport to receive the traveler and coordinate at the immigration counter. This cannot be replaced by a remote service, an app, or a hotel pickup.
The Letter of Guarantee confirms that a licensed Egyptian tourism company has agreed to act as your authorized agent in Egypt. The airport Meet & Assist is the physical fulfillment of that commitment — the actual presence of a company representative at the arrival airport on the day of your arrival. Together, these two elements satisfy the entry support requirements expected by Egyptian immigration for Indian travelers.
No. Having an approved eVisa or qualifying for visa on arrival does not make the Meet & Assist optional. Airport Meet & Assist is a standard part of the complete entry support package required for Indian travelers. Rimo Tours provides airport Meet & Assist as part of both the Bronze package and the All-Inclusive package.
A Rimo Tours representative — a member of our actual airport operations team — will be physically present at the arrival hall of your arrival airport on your arrival date. They will hold a Rimo Tours identification and be ready to assist you through the arrival process, including immigration coordination and any documentation checks on arrival.
Rimo Tours provides airport Meet & Assist at Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX), Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), Hurghada International Airport (HRG), Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), and Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF). If you are arriving at a different airport, contact us on WhatsApp before booking to confirm coverage.
No. Rimo Tours does not offer the Letter of Guarantee as a document-only service. The Bronze package includes both the Letter of Guarantee and airport Meet & Assist, along with pre-arrival coordination. Both elements work together to form the complete entry support package, and providing one without the other would not meet the requirements for Indian travelers.
Booking & documents

Booking, timing, and document questions

Covers what documents to send when booking, how far in advance to book, what each package includes, and what happens after you submit your documents to Rimo Tours on WhatsApp.
What documents do I need to send when booking?
When you contact Rimo Tours on WhatsApp to begin your booking, you will need to share your passport copy (all details page), your travel dates, your arrival airport, and the number of travelers. If you are taking the visa on arrival route, you will also need to provide a copy of your qualifying residency or visa. We will guide you through the exact documents required for your specific situation.
We recommend booking at least 5–7 days before your departure date to allow enough time for document verification, Letter of Guarantee issuance, and pre-arrival coordination. If your travel is sooner, contact us on WhatsApp — last-minute bookings may be possible depending on your travel dates and arrival airport.
Contact us on WhatsApp as soon as possible and share your travel dates. We will advise whether urgent support is possible for your specific departure date and arrival airport. While we do our best to support last-minute bookings, we recommend planning ahead whenever possible to avoid time pressure during the documentation process.
Yes. The All-Inclusive package includes full visa application handling by Rimo Tours, including eVisa application support or preparation for the visa on arrival route. The Bronze package does not include visa application handling — with Bronze, you manage the eVisa application yourself using Rimo Tours as your authorized tourist agent name, while Rimo Tours provides the Letter of Guarantee, pre-arrival coordination, and airport Meet & Assist.
The Bronze package includes the Letter of Guarantee (officially issued by Rimo Tours), pre-arrival coordination, airport Meet & Assist on arrival day, airline documentation support, and WhatsApp booking support. Bronze does not include visa application handling — you manage the eVisa or visa on arrival step yourself. Bronze is not a document-only service — it is the complete entry support foundation.
The All-Inclusive package includes everything in Bronze plus full visa application handling by Rimo Tours — including eVisa application support or preparation for the visa on arrival route. It also includes priority Meet & Assist on arrival, fast-track where available, and a dedicated booking support contact. All-Inclusive is designed for travelers who want Rimo Tours to manage the complete Egypt entry process from start to finish.
If you qualify for visa on arrival in Egypt, the Bronze package may be appropriate since you will be processing your visa on arrival at the airport. Rimo Tours can help you prepare the necessary documentation for the visa on arrival process as part of the pre-arrival coordination. Contact us on WhatsApp with your qualifying visa or residency details and we will advise you on the best option.
Once you send your travel dates and passport details on WhatsApp, our team will review your information, confirm your booking details, and begin the entry support process. We will issue your Letter of Guarantee, complete the pre-arrival coordination, and confirm your airport Meet & Assist before your departure. You will receive a WhatsApp confirmation with all your documents before you travel.
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