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student (long stay)
- Who needs it
- University admission letter; German B1 or proof of an English-taught programme; legalised diplomas; insurance.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- Processing time
- About 4 to 5 weeks.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- Government fee
- €75 = EGP 4,410 (under 18: €37.50 = EGP 2,210), cash in EGP.Source: visas-de.tlscontact.com, checked 24 October 2026
- Money you must show
- Blocked account of at least €992 a month (€11,904 for one year), opened before applying, or a recognised scholarship or formal obligation letter.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- How to apply
- Book at TLScontact; fingerprints required from age 6 since 1 September 2026.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- Where to apply
- TLScontact centres in Egypt.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
tourist
- Who needs it
- Egyptian passport holders need a Schengen visa for short stays (EU Regulation 2018/1806, Annex I).Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu, checked 24 October 2026
- Length of stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.Source: eur-lex.europa.eu, checked 3 October 2026
- Processing time
- About 2 to 4 weeks, sometimes longer; apply 6 months to 4 weeks before the trip.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- Government fee
- €90 = EGP 5,290 (child 6-11: €45 = EGP 2,650; under 6: free).Source: visas-de.tlscontact.com, checked 24 October 2026
- Service fees
- TLScontact service fee EGP 1,470, paid online or at Fawry while booking.Source: visas-de.tlscontact.com, checked 24 October 2026
- Documents
- VIDEX form; passport; photo; stamped and signed bank statements for the last 6 months; employer letter (position, length of employment, salary, purpose of trip, social insurance number); hotel booking; round-trip flight reservation; insurance of €30,000; Mogamma travel certificate for a first Schengen visa (over 16); family register extract; Arabic documents translated into German or English.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- How to apply
- Book on tlscontact.com, fill in the VIDEX form online, then give fingerprints in person.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- Where to apply
- TLScontact centres in New Cairo, El-Sheikh Zayed, Alexandria and Hurghada (only if your usual residence is Egypt and Germany is your main destination).Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
work (job search, long stay)
- Who needs it
- Full recognition of your qualification, or a foreign degree or 2-year vocational qualification plus German A1 or English B2 and at least 6 points.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- Length of stay
- Up to 1 year, with trial work or a side job of up to 20 hours a week.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- Government fee
- €75 = EGP 4,410.Source: visas-de.tlscontact.com, checked 24 October 2026
- Money you must show
- Living costs must be secured for the stay.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- How to apply
- Since 1 October 2026 only online through the Consular Services Portal (digital.diplo.de/visa); TLScontact pre-checks applications.Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026
- Where to apply
- Online (digital.diplo.de/visa).Source: kairo.diplo.de, checked 24 October 2026