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Schengen Visa Guide

Schengen Visa Requirements for Egyptians, Complete Checklist

Every document and requirement you need for a Schengen tourist visa application with an Egyptian passport in 2026, organised in submission order.

Passport requirements

  • Egyptian passport issued within the last 10 years.
  • Valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date from Schengen.
  • Has at least 2 adjacent blank pages for visas.
  • In good condition (no torn or water-damaged pages).

Biometric photos

  • 2 recent photos (taken within the last 6 months).
  • Size 35x45mm.
  • Bright white background.
  • Face fills 70-80% of the photo.
  • Direct gaze at camera, neutral expression, mouth closed.
  • No glasses (unless medically required).
  • Head coverings allowed for religious reasons if facial features remain visible.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory for every Schengen visa applicant. It must:

  • Cover at least EUR 30,000.
  • Include emergency medical treatment and repatriation to Egypt.
  • Be valid in all 27 Schengen countries.
  • Cover every day of your trip.

Travel bookings

  • Round-trip flight bookings: confirmed booking (refundable preferred).
  • Hotel reservations: for every night in Schengen.
  • Alternative accommodation: if staying with family or friends, you need an authenticated invitation letter.

Financial proof

  • Bank statements for the last 3 months (signed and stamped by the bank).
  • Sufficient balance to cover your stay (approximately EUR 60-70 per day).
  • Regular salary deposits if employed.
  • Credit card statement if using one for the trip.

Employment proof

  • Employees: employment letter in English stating position, salary, hire date, and leave approval for your travel period.
  • Business owners: commercial registration + tax card.
  • Students: university letter + proof of financial support (from parents or scholarship).
  • Retirees: pension proof.
  • Homemakers: sponsorship letter from spouse + their income proof.

Personal documents

  • Copy of national ID card (both sides).
  • If married: marriage certificate (with certified translation).
  • If travelling with children: their birth certificates (translated).
  • Copies of previous visas or travel stamps (if any).

Travel itinerary

A detailed day-by-day plan showing every city you will visit, hotels, planned activities, and transport between them.

How Veeza simplifies this

Veeza reviews every document before submission. If a document has an issue, we flag it for you on WhatsApp. The application form is filled automatically from your passport data, and we prepare your entire document pack as a single submission-ready PDF.

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