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title: Greece visa for citizens of Egypt
description: "Citizens of Egypt need a visa for Greece and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90. Processing: Up to 45 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Greece visa for citizens of Egypt

Citizens of Egypt need a visa for Greece and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Schengen Visa (short-stay)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Processing time:** Up to 45 days
- **Government fee:** €90
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Approx. 50 EUR per day of intended stay (or sufficient for entire trip)

## How to apply

1. **Determine visa type and prepare documents** — Check if you need a short-stay Schengen visa at the Greek embassy or VFS Global centre.
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill the application form on the official Greece visa portal or VFS website, then print and sign.
3. **Book an appointment at the VFS centre or embassy** — Appointment required for document submission and biometric enrollment.
4. **Attend appointment and submit documents** — Bring all required documents, passport, photos, and application form. Biometrics (fingerprints) collected.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Standard Schengen visa fee is 80 EUR (may vary by age/category). Payment at the centre.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies; usually 15 calendar days for Schengen visa applications. Can take longer.
7. **Collect passport with decision** — Passport returned via courier or in person at the centre with visa sticker if approved.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (two free pages, valid 3 months beyond departure)** (Travel)
- **Two recent passport-sized photos (35x45 mm, white background)** (Supporting)
- **Completed and signed visa application form** (Supporting)
- **Round-trip flight itinerary or reservation** (Travel): Onward ticket required
- **Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage, Schengen-wide)** (Travel)
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings, rental agreement, or invitation letter)** (Supporting)
- **Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements last 3 months, salary slips, sponsorship letter)** (Financial): Sufficient for stay
- **Employment letter or student certificate / proof of leave** (Employment)
- **Civil status documents (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): If traveling with family
- **Cover letter explaining purpose of travel and itinerary** (Supporting, optional)

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Approx. 50 EUR per day of intended stay (or sufficient for entire trip)
- personal bank statements (last 3 months)
- salary slips
- sponsorship letter with sponsor's bank statements

Proof of funds must cover accommodation and expenses. If sponsored, sponsor's documents also required.

## Good to know

- Visa is not guaranteed; decision made by embassy based on documentation and circumstances.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documentation** — Double-check required list; include all originals and copies.
- **Insufficient travel health insurance** — Purchase Schengen-compliant insurance covering minimum €30,000.
- **Lack of proof of sufficient funds** — Provide bank statements showing adequate balance and salary slips.
- **Invalid passport validity** — Ensure passport valid at least 90 days beyond your intended departure from Schengen area, and have at least two blank pages.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Egypt need a visa for Greece?

Citizens of Egypt need a visa for Greece and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Schengen Visa (short-stay).

### How long can citizens of Egypt stay in Greece?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Greece visa cost for citizens of Egypt?

Government fee: €90.

### How long does Greece visa processing take?

Typically Up to 45 days.

### What documents do citizens of Egypt need for Greece?

Valid passport (two free pages, valid 3 months beyond departure); Two recent passport-sized photos (35x45 mm, white background); Completed and signed visa application form; Round-trip flight itinerary or reservation; Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage, Schengen-wide); Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings, rental agreement, or invitation letter); and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Greece?

At least 6 months.

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