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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 28 October 2026
- Length of stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu, checked 28 October 2026
- Processing time
- Usually 15 working days in Cairo and Alexandria (the VFS overview says a decision usually within 15 days); apply at the earliest 180 days before the visit.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 28 October 2026
- Government fee
- €90 = EGP 5,650 (children 6-12: €45 = EGP 2,800; under 6 free), cash or card; EGP amount follows the current exchange rate.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 28 October 2026
- Service fees
- VFS service charge EGP 942 (€15), cash or card; non-refundable if refused.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 28 October 2026
- Documents
- Application form; one recent colour photo; passport valid at least 3 months after return with two blank pages, plus copies of the biometric and used pages; other documents per the VFS tourist checklist; translations into Swedish or English.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 28 October 2026
- Travel insurance
- Yes: travel medical insurance; the VFS page lists Egyptian insurers accepted for Sweden (no minimum stated there).Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 28 October 2026
- How to apply
- Book at VFS Global, fill in the form electronically (handwritten forms accepted but slower), and submit in person; documents not in Swedish or English need an authorised translation.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 28 October 2026
- Where to apply
- VFS Global visa application centres in Cairo and Alexandria (the nearest centre); applications may also be submitted at the Embassy / Consulate General.Source: vfsglobal.com, checked 28 October 2026