Visa for Greece from Egypt: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Egyptian nationals require a Schengen Type C visa to enter Greece for short stays. This visa covers up to 90 days within any 180-day window and is valid across the whole Schengen zone, but Greece must be your main destination (or first point of entry) for the application to be handled by the Greek authorities. There is no visa-free entry for Egyptian passport holders.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Standard requirements include a passport valid at least three months beyond departure with two blank pages, the completed form, a recent biometric photo, travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, confirmed flight and hotel reservations, and proof of sufficient funds. The adult visa fee is typically €90. Confirm the exact fee and document checklist with the Greek consulate or its visa centre before your appointment.

Applicants in Egypt apply at the Greek consulate or its authorised outsourcing partner (such as VFS Global) in Cairo or Alexandria. You book an appointment, complete the Schengen application form, submit biometrics (fingerprints and a photo), and attend in person if fingerprints are required. Greece must be the country where you spend the most days, or your first Schengen entry point.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Greece is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If Greece has no consulate in Egypt, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Egypt, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Egypt but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing usually takes about 15 calendar days, but it can extend to 30–45 days in busy periods or if extra checks are needed, so apply up to six months ahead and no later than 15 days before travel. Provide a clear day-by-day itinerary and consistent financial evidence. Keep copies of everything you submit.

Frequent mistakes include applying at the wrong consulate when Greece is not your main destination, buying insurance below the €30,000 threshold, presenting bank statements that don't match your stated budget, and leaving the application too late. Ensure your passport is not older than ten years and check any yellow-fever or health-entry requirements for your specific journey.