Egyptian Work Permit

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Egypt

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Requirements

Cost of Living

Expats

Talent Migration

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Foreigners who want to enter and reside in Egypt for the purpose of employment, need to apply for a work permit.

While employers initiate the procedure, the employee might need to enter Egypt on a tourist visa and then continue with the application process. Please contact your employer and nearest embassy for more details.

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Duration

12 month(s)

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Citizenship

120 Month(s)

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Fees

60 USD (approx.)

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Processing time

Varies Month(s)

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COMPLEXITY

Medium

What are eligibility requirements for the Egyptian Work Permit?

6 Eligibility Requirements

You must have a valid job contract secured from an Egyptian employer
You will need to get a security clearance from the State Security Service in Egypt
You must be of good health and able to provide evidence on it, including HIV test results
You must enter Egypt on a valid visa and then continue with the application process. Please check with your employer and embassy for more details.
You must have the necessary qualifications and work experience needed for the job offered, as applicable
The employer must initiate the application detailing the purpose of hiring a foreigner instead of a local employee

Which documents do I need to apply for the Egyptian Work Permit?

13 Document Required

Valid passport
Seven passport photos
Two copies of employers incorporation contract
Two copies of Tax ID card
Two copies of academic qualifications (university degrees etc.)
Copy of commercial register from employer
Licences required for practicing profession, if applicable
Letter from employer detailing why it was necessary to hire a foreigner
Approval from relevant authority related to profession, if applicable
A representative from employer who will sponsor the work permit
Negative HIV test
Approval from State Security Service in Egypt
Additional requirements may be present which will be notified to you by your employer

Talent Migration data for Egypt

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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