Italy Business Visa for Egyptians
| Entry | Embassy visa |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Business: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (C) |
| Processing time | Approximately 15 days (may extend up to 45 days) |
| Length of stay | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period |
| Validity | At the consulate's discretion and length of trip; multiple-entry visas may be granted to frequent travellers |
| Service price | EGP 10,000 |
| Embassy fees | 90 EUR |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-11 |
Documents required
- Passport valid for at least 3 months after return, with two blank pages, plus all old passports and previous visas
- Signed visa application form
- Recent photo with light background, 35×40 mm (ICAO specifications), as per the embassy's list
- Invitation letter from the Italian company on the official business invitation form, stamped and signed by the legal representative, with a copy of the inviter's ID, Italian Chamber of Commerce extract (visura camerale), and trade invoices if available
- Visa request letter from the Egyptian employer on company letterhead in English or Italian (destination, purpose, duration, guarantee of covering expenses), stamped and signed by an authorised signatory
- Commercial register and tax card of the Egyptian company (translated)
- Original personal bank statement for the last 6 months, signed and stamped by the bank, plus company bank statement for the last 6 months, stamped
- Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000
- Provisional flight and hotel booking
- Proof of business relationship (contracts, invoices, correspondence) or exhibition/conference registration, if applicable
- Copy of National ID card
- Family/individual civil status extract, and movement record from the Mogamma for first-time applicants or those who have lost their passport
- Employment contract, statement of employment details (appointment date and position), and social insurance certificate
- Certificate of company activity or registration with the chamber of commerce or professional syndicate
- Documents submitted bilingual or translated into Italian, with originals available for inspection
How to apply from Egypt
- Prepare documents according to the embassy's business visa checklist
- Book an appointment with the Almaviva centre for Italian visas (embassy-accredited): https://egy.almaviva-visa.it/
- Cairo centre: 20 Al-Madina Al-Monawara Street, Dokki, Giza. Sunday to Thursday, 8:00–17:00. Phone (+20) 02 2124 9234. Email eg.info-visa@almaviva-visa.services (there is also a centre in Alexandria)
- Fingerprints, file submission and fee payment
- Track your application and collect your passport from the centre
FAQ
Do Egyptians need a visa for Italy?Yes — Embassy visa.How long does the Italy Business Visa take?Approximately 15 days (may extend up to 45 days)How much is the Italy Business Visa?Our service starts from EGP 10,000; embassy fees (90 EUR) are paid by the applicant.What documents do I need for the Italy Business Visa?Passport valid for at least 3 months after return, with two blank pages, plus all old passports and previous visas; Signed visa application form; Recent photo with light background, 35×40 mm (ICAO specifications), as per the embassy's list; Invitation letter from the Italian company on the official business invitation form, stamped and signed by the legal representative, with a copy of the inviter's ID, Italian Chamber of Commerce extract (visura camerale), and trade invoices if available; Visa request letter from the Egyptian employer on company letterhead in English or Italian (destination, purpose, duration, guarantee of covering expenses), stamped and signed by an authorised signatory; Commercial register and tax card of the Egyptian company (translated); Original personal bank statement for the last 6 months, signed and stamped by the bank, plus company bank statement for the last 6 months, stamped; Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000.Where can I apply for the Italy Business Visa in Egypt?Online on the Panama Jack website or at our office, 51 Ahmed Orabi St, Mohandessin, Giza — we prepare the file and follow it up until the visa is issued.
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