Replacing the Airport Form: A Call for Digital Solutions in Egypt!

Coinciding with the COP 29, The Mediterranean Youth Foundation for Development is advocating for the replacement of outdated paper forms

As part of the International Program for Volunteering in Egypt and in continuation of the activities organized by the Mediterranean Youth Foundation for volunteers hosted from Turkey through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), the focus has been on enhancing solidarity among youth in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

As part of the International Program for Volunteering in Egypt and in continuation of the activities organized by the Mediterranean

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As part of the International Program for Volunteering in Egypt, the focus has been on strengthening solidarity among youth in the Euro-Mediterranean region

As part of the International Program for Volunteering in Egypt, and in continuation of the activities organized by the Mediterranean

Our participation in the Regional Youth Dialogue on the Role of Youth in the Arab Region in Promoting the Enjoyment of Economic

Our participation in the Regional Youth Dialogue on the Role of Youth in the Arab Region in Promoting the Enjoyment

Youssef Aroog,and Walaa Farid, participate in the activities of “Med Youth Lab 2024” organized by the Union for the Mediterranean, which will be held in the city of Fez, in the Kingdom of Morocco.

Youssef Aroog, Elected Co-President of the Mediterranean Youth Foundation, and Walaa Farid, Youth Mobility Manager, participate in the activities of

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MYF Travelers Guidebook

Travel programs with the Mediterranean Youth Foundation

Travel programs with the Mediterranean Youth Foundation, in partnership with Euro-Mediterranean institutions under the umbrella of Erasmus Plus, are divided into cultural exchange programs and training programs, and the duration of the program ranges from 4 to 21 days.
Based on the program requirements, participants are selected according to the level of the English language, as cultural exchange programs do not require a strong English language and are aimed at cultural exchange and networking among Euro-Mediterranean youth, while training programs require a strong English language because they discuss many global topics and issues such as (Climate changes, media and digital tools, and combating extremism and violence in the Euro-Mediterranean region).

Travel Stages with the Mediterranean Youth Foundation

1. Fill out the travel form.

2. The applicant’s conditions are consistent with the program’s conditions, and the initial selection of participants.

3. An introductory session about the travel program and its stages with the organization.

4. Personal interview and final selection.

5. Paying financial fees and signing contracts.

6. Preparing visa papers.

7. Application at the embassy/intermediary office and receipt of visas.

8. Pay the remaining financial fees, and start booking flight tickets.

9. Travel to the program, and send some photos and videos of the program.

10. Write the program report.

11. Participants receive funding for flight reservations and visa fees (if the program funds the visa).

An introductory session about the program and travel stages

After the initial selection of participants from the form for applying for travel programs, the organization’s team holds an introductory session for the participants to introduce more about the travel program and the stages of travel with the organization (as described in this guide) and respond to the participants’ questions and inquiries about the program.

In this session, we will clarify the following:1. The program is fully funded (air tickets, accommodation, meals - and sometimes travel programs fund visa fees).

2. Solidarity financing (the fees chosen in the form) are administrative expenses - not travel fees - that are paid under the legal umbrella of the Ministry of Social Solidarity, to help young people who have less access to opportunities and are unable to travel in cultural exchange programs.

3. It is necessary to hold personal interviews for the final selection of participants in the program and then inform those accepted within 48 hours of the interview.

4. Visa documents and applications on the website of the embassy or intermediary office.

Personal Interview

Personal interviews are held after the introductory session, to measure the applicants’ English language and know the extent of their background on the subject of the program and the purpose of travel.
After completing the personal interviews, the final applicants will be notified within 48 hours of the interview, and they will be added to the WhatsApp group.

Paying Solidarity (If applicable) and Signing Contracts

After the participants join the WhatsApp group, within just 72 hours, 65% of the value of the solidarity financing is paid by transferring it to the organization’s number on Vodafone Cash or the bank account. The contracts are then signed at the Foundation’s headquarters in the old building of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Participants receive a copy of the contract after the Executive Director signs it.

MYF Solidarity Fund

Solidarity Fund is an initiative and approach adopted by the Mediterranean Youth Foundation within a framework of its three core values (cooperation, solidarity, and human fraternity). The goal is to achieve the principle of solidarity and cooperation, increase the representation of young people in international youth programs, and assist the largest number of youth with less access to opportunities who face social, cultural, educational, geographical, physical or qualitative challenges through the solidarity and collective financing curriculum.

Visa Application at the Embassy or Intermediary Office

A week after notification of admission to the program, a visa appointment is booked on the embassy's website or intermediary office. After obtaining the visa the remaining 35% of the financial survey is paid, and the airline tickets are booked on the same day.

Visa Documents Preparation

After paying 65% of the cooperative financing, participants begin preparing the required documents for the visa according to the procedures of the embassy or intermediary office. The participant is fully responsible for preparing the necessary travel documents, except for the program invitation.
The hosting institution for the program sends these documents to the Mediterranean Youth Foundation to facilitate the visa application process.

Important Note

Timeliness: It is crucial to strictly adhere to the proposed visa application deadlines or submission of required documents. In case of delays, participants bear the consequences, which may even lead to final exclusion from the program. Any delay in the travel stages affects visa acquisition and flight ticket booking.

Requirements and Procedures: The specific requirements or documents needed for visa application vary among embassies. However, most embassies follow similar procedures. Applications are submitted through embassies or intermediary offices (such as TLS Contact, VFS Global, or BLS Spain). These offices receive documents from participants and submit them to the embassy. After processing the application, the office communicates with participants to receive the passport with the visa if accepted.

Processing Time: Embassy processing duration typically ranges between 15 to 30 days.
Some individuals receive their visas in less than two weeks, and in other cases, it may take longer.

Visa General Required Document

1. 1. Visa Application Form: This form can be filled out through the embassy or intermediary office websites.
  2. Valid Passport: The passport should be valid for at least 7 months (or more) and must have two blank pages. A copy of the passport is also necessary.
  3. Bank Statement: A bank statement covering the last 6 months demonstrates the individual’s financial capacity for travel. It should be obtained no later than two days before the embassy/intermediary appointment (and translated if needed).”
  4. A copy of the national ID card.
  5. 2 personal photographs with a white background that meet the biometric standards required for each embassy.
  6. Certificate of movements (translated).
  7. International medical insurance worth 30,000 euros (affixed on the last page of passport).
  If there is no medical insurance on the passport, the participant will go to the passport department in Abbasiya or the nearest passport headquarters.
  1. Programme’s letter of invitation (sent to the participant/s of the program’s host institution).
  2. HR letter: containing the name of the job and the salary received by the individual, a certificate of registration of the college for the student/s, a commercial record and a tax card for private employers, before applying within two days.
  3. Initial flight booking before visa application within 24 hours.
  4. Copy of visa application form.
  All documents submitted to the embassy/intermediary office must be extracted in English.
  
  The Mediterranean Youth Foundation provides professional translation services for travel-related documents through the Mediterranean Translation Center for a nominal fee.

Travel to the program

During | Travel to the programParticipants are required to send some pictures and videos related to the sessions and activities throughout the program with detailed descriptions. This is important to be published on the social media platforms of the Mediterranean Youth Foundation. It is not allowed to refrain from sending them to the relevant team.

ِAfter | Travel to the program- Upon returning from the program, participants are required to write a report detailing their experience, accompanied by some photos. - The hosting institution sends the participants a ‘Reimbursement Form’ to document expenses related to the visa, flight tickets, and other fees funded by the program.

Travel Fee Documents and Important Notes

1. Attach a PDF copy of your passport, national ID card, and a passport-sized photo with a white background to the Google Drive link provided by the Mediterranean Youth Foundation team.

2. Include all documents related to visa fees, flight reservations, and public transportation tickets (train or metro stations, public buses) in the host country for the program. These documents should be uploaded to the same Google Drive link as proof of funding from the hosting institution.

3. Failure to attach any documents or receipts proving payment of fees will result in the participant not receiving funding according to Erasmus Plus regulations. Expenses for services like Uber, taxis, or in-drive services are not covered.