Schengen Visa Guide
Schengen Visa Cost from Cairo 2026, Full Breakdown
A Schengen tourist visa from Cairo typically costs between EGP 5,400 and EGP 8,500 total per applicant. Breakdown: consulate fee (EGP 4,800-5,000), centre fee (EGP 883 for Sweden via VFS or equivalent for TLScontact), travel insurance (EGP 200-400), and transport.
Mandatory fees
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Consulate visa fee | ≈ EUR 90 | ~ EGP 4,800-5,000 (adults) |
| Consulate fee (children 6-12) | ≈ EUR 45 | ~ EGP 2,400-2,500 |
| Children under 6 | Free | — |
Consulate fees are paid in cash at the visa centre on your appointment day. The exact EGP amount depends on the EUR exchange rate.
Visa centre fees (vary by destination)
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden, VFS Global Cairo | EGP 883 | per person |
| France, TLScontact Cairo | Varies | Check TLScontact site for current pricing |
| Netherlands, Consular Services | Varies | Depends on service tier |
Additional costs
- Travel insurance: EGP 200-400 for a one-week trip.
- Biometric photos: EGP 50-100.
- Certified translations (if required): EGP 100-300 per document.
- Transport to centre: varies (centres are in Cairo).
Veeza service fees
Veeza charges a service fee separate from government fees. All government fees above are paid directly to the relevant party (VFS / TLScontact / consulate), not to Veeza.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden and the other full-service countries | EGP 1,500 | form, review and appointment booking |
| France, Germany and the Netherlands, early access | EGP 1,500 | form, review, and the appointment once the queue reaches you. Visa center fee only after booking |
Example: Sweden total (single applicant)
- Consulate fee: ~EGP 5,000
- VFS centre fee: EGP 883
- Veeza service fee: EGP 1,500
- Travel insurance: EGP 300
- Photos: EGP 75
Total with Veeza: ≈ EGP 7,758 per applicant.
Traveling as a group? Every extra traveler lowers the Veeza service fee for everyone, up to 25% off when 5 of you apply together.
When is Veeza worth the fee?
You can fill the visa portal yourself for free and book your appointment directly. What Veeza AI adds is the work around it. We fill the form, check every document against the others before you submit, and book the appointment too. The Veeza service fee for a Schengen visa is EGP 1,500 per traveler.