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Box 633 11511 Cairo Phone: +20 (2) 2575 82 84 Fax: +20 (2) 2574 52 36 cai.vertretung@eda.admin.ch www.eda.admin.ch/cairo Visa Call Center : +20 2257 584 07 cai.visa@eda.admin.ch
Leaflet SWISS SCHENGEN VISA: VISITING FAMILY/ FRIENDS 1. General requirements and compulsory documents: (All requested documents have to be translated into German, French, Italian or English!)
Passport issued within the last 10 years and containing at least 2 blank pages. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after return from the planned trip. Original and copy of current and previous passport covering the past 7 years. Copy of the biometric data page and copies of all non empty pages. For first time travelers, or in case of passport loss: A certificate from the Mogamma covering the past 7 years Visa application form duly filled in, dated and signed (Download:www.eda.admin.ch/cairo). 1 photo in color with white background (not older than 6 month!) requirements see www.eda.admin.ch/cairo For foreigners: residence permit (original and copy) Invitation letter signed by host family/ friends containing the following information: Full address and contact of the inviting host (phone number, e-mail) Mentioning the relationship (family or friend) between host and guest Duration and period of the planned visit Who will bear the living and all other costs related with the planned visit
Guarantee for the applicants return to Egypt Copy of the hosts Swiss resident permission or Swiss passport Certificate of employment, specifying the date of recruitment, position in the company and salary level If the applicant is an employee: Confirmation of leave approval For company owners: original and copy of the commercial registry and tax card Visa fees payable in EGP (Only the exact amount is accepted! No refundable in case of refusal or withdraw). Original bank statements for the past 6 months copied and translated. In the absence of bank account, proof of other assets has to be provided. Documents to be provided by pupils/ students: Proof of enrolment in school/ university Document to be provided by minors: If the minor travels without his/her legal guardian: consent of the parental authority (both parents) or legal guardian shall be provided either through a notarized certificate or by a form signed at the Embassy premises.
If the minor is travelling with one of his/her legal guardian: consent of the parental authority (parents not travelling with his/her minor child!) or legal guardian shall be provided either through a notarized certificate or by a form signed at the Embassy premises. International Travel Insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be EUR 30000.00 (original and copy) Important information: Applicants should be aware that insurance policies often contain references to significant exclusions or limitations in relation to activities, medical conditions
etc., for example in case of pre-existing illnesses, which limit the coverage offered or exclude it entirely. It is the responsibility of the applicants to check the policies before signing. The Embassy recommends insurances with full coverage, but cannot be held responsible if the insurance company refuses payment for non-covered services. Misunderstanding or problems between the insurance company and the insured person are a matter of private law.
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