| Greece Schengen Visa – Quick Information | |
|---|---|
| Visa Fee |
Adults: €90 Children aged 6–11: €45 Children under 6: No visa fee Additional VFS Global service charges may apply. |
| Processing Time | Usually around 15 calendar days. In some cases, processing may take up to 45 calendar days. |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for a short-stay Schengen visa. |
| Visa Validity | The Greek consular authorities determine the visa validity period and number of permitted entries based on the application and travel plans. |
| Where to Apply in Egypt | Applications are submitted through VFS Global in Cairo or Alexandria, depending on the applicant's passport issuing office or residence. |
✓ Complete and sign the Schengen visa application form. Applicants may complete the form in English.
✓ Provide a passport issued within the last 10 years. It must contain at least two blank pages and remain valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure from the Schengen Area.
✓ Include copies of relevant passport pages and previous Schengen visas where applicable.
✓ Provide one recent photograph that meets ICAO passport photo standards.
✓ Applicants who have not provided fingerprints for a Schengen visa within the previous 59 months will normally need to provide biometric fingerprints.
✓ Provide evidence of sufficient financial means for the trip.
✓ Bank account statements showing activity for the last 3 months may be used as proof of financial means.
✓ For employees: Provide an employment letter stating your position and monthly or annual salary.
✓ For self-employed applicants: Provide business registration documents and relevant tax documentation.
✓ For retired applicants: Provide proof of pension income.
✓ For students: Provide proof of enrollment at your school or university.
✓ Provide proof of travel arrangements for the entire trip, including your outward and return journey.
✓ Include proof of accommodation, such as hotel reservations covering all cities you plan to visit.
✓ Provide travel medical insurance covering emergency medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area.
✓ The insurance must provide minimum coverage of €30,000.
✓ Greece visa applications in Egypt are submitted through VFS Global.
✓ Applicants with Egyptian passports issued in Alexandria offices 18, 19, or 20, Marsa Matrouh office 21, or Beheira offices 36 or 37 must submit their application at the Alexandria VFS centre.
✓ Applicants whose passports were issued by other Egyptian passport offices should submit through the Cairo VFS centre.
✓ Supporting documents that are not in English may require translation before submission.
✓ Make sure all translated documents clearly match the names, dates, passport details, and information shown on the originals.
Applicants who need certified translations for their Greece visa application can visit the Certified Translation Services page of the Consulting Office for Translation (COT).
Visa requirements can change. Before submitting your application, review the latest instructions published by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.