Schengen Visa Guide
Schengen Visa Cost from Egypt 2026, Full Breakdown
A Schengen tourist visa for Egyptians typically costs between EGP 5,400 and EGP 8,500 total per applicant. Breakdown: consulate fee (EGP 4,800-5,000), centre fee (EGP 942 for Sweden via VFS or equivalent for TLScontact), travel insurance (EGP 200-400), and transport.
Mandatory fees
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Consulate visa fee | ≈ EUR 90 | ~ EGP 4,800-5,000 (adults) |
| Consulate fee (children 6-12) | ≈ EUR 45 | ~ EGP 2,400-2,500 |
| Children under 6 | Free | — |
Consulate fees are paid in cash at the visa centre on your appointment day. The exact EGP amount depends on the EUR exchange rate.
Visa centre fees (vary by destination)
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden, VFS Global Cairo | EGP 942 | per person |
| France, TLScontact Cairo | Varies | Check TLScontact site for current pricing |
| Netherlands, Consular Services | Varies | Depends on service tier |
Additional costs
- Travel insurance: EGP 200-400 for a one-week trip.
- Biometric photos: EGP 50-100.
- Certified translations (if required): EGP 100-300 per document.
- Transport to centre: varies (centres are in Cairo).
Veeza service fees
Veeza charges a service fee separate from government fees. All government fees above are paid directly to the relevant party (VFS / TLScontact / consulate), not to Veeza.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden, full service | EGP 1,500 | fill + VFS booking |
| France, paperwork | EGP 750 | fill + document pack |
| Netherlands, paperwork | EGP 750 | fill + document pack |
Example: Sweden total (single applicant)
- Consulate fee: ~EGP 5,000
- VFS centre fee: EGP 942
- Veeza service fee: EGP 1,500
- Travel insurance: EGP 300
- Photos: EGP 75
Total with Veeza: ≈ EGP 7,817 per applicant.
When is Veeza worth the fee?
You can fill the visa portal yourself for free and book your appointment directly. But more than 30% of Schengen applications from Egypt are rejected due to form errors or missing documents. Veeza charges EGP 750-1,500 for form-fill accuracy, document review, and appointment management.