| France Schengen Visa – Quick Information | |
|---|---|
| Visa Fee |
Adults: €90 Children aged 6–11: Reduced visa fee may apply Children under 6: No visa fee Additional TLScontact service charges apply. |
| Processing Time | A complete application normally requires at least around 10 days for processing in Egypt. Processing may take longer in individual cases. |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for a short-stay Schengen visa. |
| Visa Validity | The French consular authorities determine the validity period and number of permitted entries based on the application and travel plans. |
| Where to Apply in Egypt | Applications are generally submitted through TLScontact visa application centres in El-Sheikh Zayed, New Cairo, Alexandria, or Hurghada. |
✓ For employees: Provide documents showing your employment status, income, and approved leave where applicable.
✓ For business owners: Provide relevant business registration, tax, or company documents where requested.
✓ For students: Provide proof of enrollment from your school or university.
✓ France-Visas may request additional documents depending on your nationality, residence, professional status, and purpose of travel.
✓ Provide proof of accommodation covering your intended stay in France.
✓ Include evidence of your planned outward and return journey.
✓ Provide proof of sufficient financial means to cover your accommodation, daily expenses, and return travel.
✓ Provide travel medical insurance that meets the requirements for a Schengen visa.
✓ Follow the personalised supporting-document checklist generated by France-Visas for your application.
✓ France visa applications in Egypt are generally submitted through TLScontact.
✓ TLScontact currently operates France visa application centres in Sheikh Zayed, New Cairo, Alexandria, and Hurghada.
✓ The Consulate General of France in Cairo examines the application and makes the final visa decision.
✓ Documents written in languages other than English or French may require a French translation.
✓ Applicants should follow the personalised checklist generated by France-Visas and translate Arabic documents when required.
✓ Make sure names, dates, passport numbers, and other personal details in the translation match the original documents exactly.
Applicants who need certified Arabic-to-French or Arabic-to-English translations can visit the Certified Translation Services page of the Consulting Office for Translation (COT).
Visa requirements vary according to the applicant’s circumstances and purpose of travel. Always check the personalised document list generated by France-Visas before submitting your application.
You can also review the latest information for applicants in Egypt on the France-Visas Egypt page.