- Home
- Visa requirements
- Germany
- Egypt passport
Germany visa for Egyptian citizens
Egypt 
Germany Egypt passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Germany.
Yes, a visa is required
- Entry requirement
- Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026⚠️ German missions warn that some private visa agencies make false claims about the process and that forged bookings or documents lead to refusal; in the US they work only with one contracted provider. Use only the official links below.
Schengen short-stay visa (type C), for nationalities that need a visa
- Fee
- EUR 90 for adults; EUR 45 for children aged 6 to under 12; free under 6. Some nationalities pay reduced rates under EU agreements (for example EUR 35; EUR 67.50 for Cabo Verde). External service-provider charges are extra.
- Processing
- Up to 15 calendar days for a complete application (longer in peak season); apply no earlier than 6 months and normally no later than 15 days before travel.
At the border
- Passport (or travel document) must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area.
- Visa-free and visa holders alike may stay no more than 90 days in any rolling 180-day period, counted across all Schengen countries together.
- Entry/Exit System: on your first crossing since EES started, border officers record your passport data, a facial image and fingerprints; passports are no longer stamped since 10 April 2026.
- Visa applicants need travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area with at least EUR 30,000 cover, including emergency care and repatriation.
- You must be able to pay for your stay and travel from your own funds or income; Germany's pages do not set a fixed daily amount.
- Schengen visa applications cannot yet be filed online; you can fill the form online but must apply in person (often at an external visa centre). The Consular Services Portal (digital.diplo.de) is for long-stay visas.
Recent changes
- October 2025: the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) began a phased rollout at external borders on 12 October 2025.
- April 2026: EES became fully operational on 10 April 2026 and replaced manual passport stamping for short-stay non-EU visitors.
- July 2025: the European Commission set the future ETIAS fee at EUR 20 instead of EUR 7; ETIAS itself has not launched.
Official source: Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) - visa information · Not yet confirmed officially: No fixed daily funds amount found for Germany
What Egypt passport holders need to do
- Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
- Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
- Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
- Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.
Egypt is one of 105 passports in the “visa required” group for Germany. See the full Germany visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in Europe for Egypt passport holders
Germany is one of 102 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Egypt passport, which ranks #77 worldwide with a mobility score of 52. Of 46 destinations in Europe, 0 need no visa arranged in advance.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Visa required | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Egypt passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Germany.
Can Egyptian citizens get a visa on arrival in Germany?
No. Egypt passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Do Germany citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Germany passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, so no application is needed before travelling.
Germany visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Germany before you book.