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Germany visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kairo.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Egypt
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Alexandria
9, El Fawatem Street (behind the Goethe Institute), Azarita, Alexandria
All missions of Germany in Egypt
Germany has 2 missions in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Alexandria.
Germany: visa decisions in Egypt
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46,991 | 37,786 | 9,057 | 19.3% | 84.5% |
| 2024 | 52,442 | 41,449 | 10,686 | 20.5% | 96.9% |
| 2025 | 50,714 | 40,054 | 10,468 | 20.7% | 95.7% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Egypt (Cairo) received 50,714 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 40,054. The refusal rate was 20.7%. That is barely different from 2024 (20.5%). Applications fell by 3% compared with 2024 (52,442).
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. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 2nd 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
German citizens travelling to Egypt
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Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Egypt to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Egyptian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Egyptian citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Cairo, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Egyptian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Egypt
German 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 Germany?
Germany requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Egypt?
The German embassy in Egypt is in Cairo.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Egypt?
German citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens need a visa for Germany 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.