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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