Get a Schengen visa and start your magical European tour with Express Visa.
Now you can obtain a Schengen visa with Express Visa and get ready for a magical European tour.
By obtaining a Schengen visa, you can visit 29 European countries, such as France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria, along with other European countries that are parties to the Schengen Agreement. With a Schengen visa, you can also stay for up to 90 days within the six-month validity period of the visa.
Who can obtain a Schengen Visa?
If you are a citizen of a country that is not a party to the Schengen Agreement or a non-EU country, you can apply for a Schengen visa. This means that nationals of all Arab countries, except the United Arab Emirates, are required to apply for a Schengen visa. UAE nationals are allowed to enter the Schengen Area and stay for up to 90 days without the need to obtain a Schengen visa in advance.
Choose your destination and apply for a Schengen visa.
Documents Required to Apply for a Schengen Visa through Express Visa – Your Trusted Schengen Visa Service Provider
Applying for a Schengen visa through Express Visa is simple and hassle-free. You only need to contact us, inform us of your travel purpose, and specify your first destination or the country where you intend to spend the longest period. Then, provide the following documents:
- A valid passport.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs.
- An active bank statement covering the last six months, including all transactions.
- An HR letter from your employer (if employed).
- A valid tax card and commercial register (if you are a business owner).
- A pension statement (if retired).
Our team at Express Visa will then handle the preparation and completion of all supporting documents required for your Schengen visa application on your behalf, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
Services provided at Express Visa
Documents Collection and Preparation
At Express Visa, a Schengen visa service office based in Cairo, we handle the collection, review, and preparation of all supporting documents required for your Schengen visa application.
Documents Translation
At Express Visa, a Schengen visa service office, we provide certified translation of all supporting documents required for your Schengen visa application, ensuring they meet the official requirements of the embassy or consulate where your application will be submitted.
Filling Out the Schengen Visa Application Form
At Express Visa, a Schengen visa service office based in Egypt, we accurately complete the Schengen Visa application form on your behalf.
Providing Travel Medical Insurance
At Express Visa, a Schengen visa service office, we arrange travel medical insurance that meets Schengen requirements and provides coverage across all Schengen Area countries.
Schengen Visa Fees Payment
At Express Visa, a Schengen visa service office based in Egypt, we offer visa fee payment assistance as part of our services.
Visa Application Submission
Once all required steps have been completed and the application file is fully prepared, we submit your Schengen visa application to the relevant embassy.
Scheduling Embassy Appointments
At Express Visa, we schedule embassy appointments based on the client’s preferred date and time.
Flight Booking
We arrange flight reservations to any destination according to the client’s preferences and schedule.
Hotel Booking
At Express Visa, we arrange hotel reservations tailored to the client’s preferences, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout their stay in the Schengen Area.
Our services go beyond submitting your visa application. At Express Visa, we continuously follow up with the embassy on your behalf and keep you updated on the status of your Schengen visa until a final decision is issued.
Types of Schengen Visa issued through Express Visa
At Express Visa, we assist in obtaining Schengen visas issued by all Schengen Area countries for a variety of travel purposes, depending on our clients’ needs. We provide support for several types of Schengen visas, including:
Schengen Tourist Visa
Schengen Study Visa
Schengen Medical Visa
Schengen Business Visa
Schengen Cultural Visa
Schengen Sports Visa
Transit Visa
Official Visit Visa
Schengen Visa for Visiting Friends or Relatives
At Express Visa, we provide professional assistance in obtaining Schengen visas from all Schengen Area countries. Our services are delivered by a team of specialists with extensive experience in visa procedures, enabling us to support our clients throughout the process and help them obtain the Schengen visa they require as quickly and efficiently as possible.
A Schengen visa allows its holder to travel freely within the Schengen Area, which currently includes 29 European countries that have abolished internal border controls under the Schengen Agreement. This visa permits short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
The standard Schengen visa fee is €80 for adults aged 12 and above. For children between 6 and 12 years old, the fee is €40, while children under the age of 6 are exempt from paying any visa fees.
The processing time for a Schengen visa typically ranges between 15 and 30 days from the date the application is submitted. In some cases, however, the processing period may take longer, and it can extend up to 60 days.
- It should show a sufficient balance to cover the expenses of the planned trip.
- The account must be active, meaning it includes regular deposit and withdrawal transactions.
- The statement should cover the most recent 3 to 6 months, depending on the requirements of the relevant embassy or consulate.
- It must be officially stamped or certified by the issuing bank.
Yes, having travel medical insurance is a mandatory requirement for obtaining a Schengen visa. The insurance policy must meet the following conditions:
- It must be valid for the entire duration of the visa or the planned stay.
- It must provide coverage across all Schengen Area countries.
- The minimum coverage amount must be at least €30,000.
It is recommended to apply for a Schengen visa no earlier than six months and no later than 15 days before the planned travel date.
If a Schengen visa application is rejected, the applicant has the right to submit an appeal requesting a reconsideration of the decision. The procedure and the deadline for filing an appeal may vary depending on the embassy or consulate that issued the refusal.
When a Schengen visa application is refused, the relevant embassy or consulate provides the applicant with an official refusal letter explaining the reasons for the rejection. This letter also includes information about the appeal procedure, the required steps, and the time limit within which the appeal must be submitted.
A Schengen visa application may be rejected for several reasons, including:
- Submitting fraudulent or incorrect documents.
- Failing to provide all required supporting documents for the visa application.
- Incorrectly completing the visa application form.
- Having a criminal record.
- A history of illegal immigration.
- Being considered a public health risk due to serious infectious diseases.
- Cancelling travel reservations (such as flight or hotel bookings) after submitting the application.
- Having already stayed in the Schengen Area for 90 days within the previous 6 months.
- Insufficient financial means to cover the expenses of the trip.
- When the authorities suspect that the applicant intends to remain in the Schengen Area illegally after the visa expires.
To obtain a Schengen visa, applicants generally need to meet several basic requirements, including:
- Submitting all required supporting documents accurately and completely.
- Not posing a public health risk, such as suffering from serious infectious diseases.
- Having no criminal record or history of illegal immigration.
- Providing proof of sufficient financial means to cover the expenses of the trip and stay.
- Clearly stating the purpose of travel, such as tourism, business, study, or visiting family or friends.
Express Visa is considered one of the leading Schengen visa service offices in Egypt, offering professional assistance with Schengen visa applications from all Schengen Area countries and helping clients complete the process in an efficient and timely manner.
Express Visa Address: 8, Shabab El-Mohandeseen Buildings, Second Floor, Nasr City, opposite to Nasr City First Police Station, Cairo.
Tel.: 01000063617