Through Poland's official e-konsulat platform (secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl), booking an appointment at the Polish Embassy/Consulate in Egypt. Slots open every Monday at 9:00 AM. Avoid unofficial brokers.

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Egypt to Poland visa requirements

Q: Does ETIAS replace the visa for Egyptians?

No. ETIAS (expected late 2026) is only for nationalities that already travel visa-free to Schengen. Egyptian citizens must still apply for a full Schengen visa.

Q: How long can I stay in Poland on a Schengen visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. This limit is shared across the entire Schengen Area, not just Poland.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

The standard short-stay visa fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6-12, payable in cash in US dollars at the Polish embassy. Children under 6 are exempt.

Q: How long does processing take?

A decision is normally made within 15 calendar days of lodging an admissible application, extendable to up to 45 calendar days in some cases. Apply well in advance.

Egyptian ordinary passport holders need a Schengen visa (Type C) before traveling to Poland for tourism. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival option, and ETIAS does not apply to Egyptian nationals. Poland is a member of the Schengen Area, and Egypt is on the EU list of nationalities that require a short-stay visa. An Egyptian ordinary passport holder must therefore obtain a Schengen Type C (short-stay) visa before traveling to Poland for tourism or a short visit. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area, not just Poland. Applications are filed through Poland's official e-konsulat appointment system at the Polish Embassy/Consulate in Cairo; appointment slots are released every Monday at 9:00 AM. The standard short-stay visa fee is EUR 90 for adults (paid in US dollars in cash at the embassy), and a decision is normally issued within 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 days. Travelers should note ETIAS - the upcoming EU travel authorization expected in the last quarter of 2026 - is only for visa-exempt nationalities and does NOT replace the visa requirement for Egyptian citizens. First-time travelers to Schengen are typically asked for a passport movement certificate (Mogamma). Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are collected for applicants who have not given them in the previous 59 months.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Schengen Visa (Type C, short-stay)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Single, double or multiple (as granted)

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 90 (adults); EUR 45 (children 6-12); free under 6

consular fee only

Processing time

15 calendar days standard, up to 45 days in some cases

standard track

Validity

Issued for the trip dates; multiple-entry visas may be valid up to 1-5 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm visa type and purpose

For tourism or a short visit of up to 90 days, apply for a Schengen Type C short-stay visa at the Polish mission in Egypt, since Poland is your main destination or first point of entry.

· Type C· Tourism

/02

Book an appointment via e-konsulat

Register and book a slot on the official e-konsulat platform (secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl). New appointment slots are released every Monday at 9:00 AM. Avoid unofficial brokers.

· e-konsulat· Monday 9:00 AM

/03

Complete the application form

Fill in the Schengen visa application form online, then print and sign it. Ensure travel dates match your flight and accommodation bookings.

· Signed form

/04

Gather supporting documents

Prepare passport, photo, travel medical insurance (min EUR 30,000), round-trip flight reservation, accommodation proof, 6 months of bank statements (translated), and employment/business proof.

· Insurance EUR 30,000

/05

Attend the appointment and give biometrics

Submit documents in person, provide fingerprints and a photo (biometrics), and pay the visa fee in cash (US dollars) at the embassy/consulate.

· Biometrics· Cash USD

/06

Wait for the decision and collect passport

Decisions are normally issued within 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases). Collect your passport and verify the visa sticker details before travel.

· 15-45 days

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Egypt -> Poland · Schengen Visa (Type C, short-stay)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 3 months beyond departure, issued within last 10 years, with 2 blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted and signed Schengen visa application form (via e-konsulat)

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredOne recent biometric photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background, within 6 months)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredTravel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage for the Schengen Area