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- 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
- 15 calendar days, up to 45; apply no later than 15 days before travel. Appointments cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 24 October 2026
- Government fee
- €90 = EGP 5,580; children under 12 free.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 24 October 2026
- Service fees
- VFS service fee EGP 1,240.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 24 October 2026
- Documents
- Bank statement for 6 months stamped on every page in English; employment certificate (hiring date, position, salary, social insurance); insurance of €30,000; prepaid hotel for every night; round-trip ticket reservation; certified translation of Arabic documents.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 24 October 2026
- How to apply
- Book a VFS Global appointment and apply in person.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 24 October 2026
- Where to apply
- VFS Global in Cairo or Alexandria (Alexandria only for passports issued by certain offices).Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 24 October 2026