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France visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eg.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Egypt
- Embassy of France in Cairo
29 avenue Charles de Gaulle, Guizeh, Le Caire, Cairo
- Consulate General of France in Cairo
7 rue Abi Shammar, Guizeh, BP 1774, Le Caire, Cairo
- Consulate General of France in Alexandria
2, Place Ahmed Orabi, Alexandria
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All missions of France in Egypt
France has 4 missions in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo. Consulates: Cairo and Alexandria.
France: visa decisions in Egypt
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38,424 | 33,301 | 4,917 | 12.8% | 50.3% |
| 2024 | 42,940 | 35,289 | 6,604 | 15.7% | 49.6% |
| 2025 | 53,746 | 45,143 | 8,837 | 16.3% | 47.0% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Egypt (Cairo) received 53,746 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 45,143. 16.3% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 15.7%. Applications rose by 25% compared with 2024 (42,940).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 24.2% of the applications lodged in Egypt that year, from 4.4% at the consulates of Romania to 50.9% at those of Sweden. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Egypt.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Egypt, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Egypt
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Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Egypt to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Egyptian citizens can stay in France
How long Egyptian citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Egyptian citizens apply
In Egypt, applications go to the French embassy in Cairo and the consulates in Cairo and Alexandria, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Egyptian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Egypt
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Egypt?
The French embassy in Egypt is in Cairo; there are also consulates in Cairo and Alexandria.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Egypt?
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Egyptian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.