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- Alexandria, Egypt
Phone
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These documents are required regardless of the visa type you’re applying for. Consider them the
“foundation” upon which the file is built:
Tourist visas are the most requested by Egyptians. In addition to essential documents, there are special
requirements:
Business visas require additional documents to prove the professional purpose of the visit:
Student visas have special requirements that differ significantly from tourist visas:
Medical visas have a special nature because they require precise medical documents in addition to
basics:
Certified translation is a sensitive topic and one of the most important visa rejection reasons. The following
table accurately shows which documents need translation and which don’t:
| Document | Translation Needed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | □ Required | Certified translation with stamp |
| Marriage Certificate | □ Required | If married |
| Children's Birth Certificates | □ Required | To prove ties |
| National ID Card | □ Required | Front and back |
| Commercial Register | □ Required | For business owners |
| Tax Card | □ Required | Recent (last year) |
| Bank Statement | □□ Preferred | Request English copy from bank |
| Bank Balance Certificate | □□ Preferred | Request English copy from bank |
| Employer Letter | □ Not needed | Written in English originally |
| Property Ownership Contract | □ Required | Certified translation |
| Rental Contract | □ Required | If renting |
| University Enrollment Certificate | □ Not needed | Written in English originally |
| Medical Reports | □ Required | For medical visas only |
| Country | Size | Background | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen (all) | 35×45 mm | White / Light | Recent (last 6 months) |
| United Kingdom | 35×45 mm | White / Light | No sunglasses |
| USA | 50×50 mm | White | Head 22–28 mm |
| Canada | 35×45 mm | White / Light | Head 31–36 mm |
| Australia | 35×45 mm | Light White | Recent, neutral expression |
| Country / Region | Minimum Coverage | Coverage Area |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen (27 countries) | €30,000 | All Schengen countries |
| United Kingdom | £50,000 | UK only |
| USA | $100,000 | United States |
| Canada | CAD $100,000 | Canada only |
| Australia | AUD $50,000 | Australia only |
| ✓ Personal Documents | |
|---|---|
| ✓ | Valid passport (6 months after return) |
| ✓ | Two blank pages in passport |
| ✓ | Old passports (if any) |
| ✓ | Personal photos with embassy specifications |
| ✓ | National ID card |
| ✓ | Birth certificate (translated) |
| ✓ | Marriage certificate (translated) |
| ✓ | Children's birth certificates (translated) |
| ✓ Financial Documents | |
|---|---|
| ✓ | 6-month bank statement |
| ✓ | Bank balance certificate |
| ✓ | Last 3 months salary slips |
| ✓ | Employer letter |
| ✓ | Commercial register (for business owners) |
| ✓ | Tax card |
| ✓ | Property or real estate documents |
| ✓ Proof of Ties to Egypt | |
|---|---|
| ✓ | Rental or ownership contract |
| ✓ | Social insurance / Tax ID |
| ✓ | Additional property documents |
| ✓ | Investment documents (stocks, real estate) |
| ✓ | Family photos (especially for children) |
| ✓ Travel Documents | |
|---|---|
| ✓ | Round-trip flight reservation |
| ✓ | Confirmed hotel booking |
| ✓ | Detailed day-by-day itinerary |
| ✓ | Travel health insurance |
| ✓ | Invitation letter (if guest) |
| ✓ | Internal transportation tickets |
| ✓ Application & Fees | |
|---|---|
| ✓ | Completed application form |
| ✓ | Visa fee payment receipt |
| ✓ | Embassy appointment confirmation |
| ✓ | Professional Cover Letter (preferred) |
About 15-20 documents on average. Includes: passport, photos, application, financial documents,
ties proof, travel plan, insurance, and others. Each document has a specific role.
Very rarely. The embassy may request additional documents in special cases, but the rule: submit
all documents at once. Submitting with missing documents = near-certain rejection.
Constant documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate) acceptable at any date. Variable
documents (bank statement, work letter) must be recent (last 3 months).
No, passport is originally written in English (alongside Arabic), so it doesn’t need translation.
Reservation is a temporary booking cancellable without full payment. Booking is a final paid booking.
For visa, Reservation is sufficient and don’t buy paid tickets before the visa!
English is mandatory for all countries. The letter is originally written in English with company stamp.
If the company doesn’t deal with English, written in Arabic then translated with certified translation.
Financial sponsor must be proven (father, husband, etc.). Documents include: university enrollment
certificate + complete sponsor documents + commitment letter from them.
Yes, embassies accept any bank account type that shows your balance and financial activity. But
active current account is better as it shows your daily financial activity.
Yes. Embassy requests clarification of previous rejection circumstances + what changed since then.
Adding Cover Letter explaining these points is very necessary.
Cost varies by package (Silver or Golden) and visa type. Contact us for a customized offer. The first
consultation is completely free.