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Work Residency Permit
Family Reunification Residency Permit
Education Residency Permit
Tourism Residency Permit
Investor & Property-Based Residency
For foreign nationals employed by an Egyptian company or a foreign branch operating in Egypt.
Tip: Keep copies of stamped pages and receipts.
For spouses, children, and sometimes parents of Egyptian citizens or valid residents.
For foreign students enrolled in recognized Egyptian institutions.
For visitors extending their stay beyond the initial visa period.
Residency tied to property purchase or business investment.
A visa allows you to enter and stay in Egypt for a short period. A residency permit for foreigners in Egypt is a longer-term document that grants you the right to legally live in Egypt for an extended period, often required for work, study, or family reunification. Many foreigners begin with a temporary resident visa before applying for a longer-term residency permit.
The duration of a residency permit varies. Work permits are usually valid for one year, while property or investor permits can last for one, three, or five years, making them valuable types of residency permit for foreigners in Egypt. A temporary resident card can sometimes be issued first, depending on your case.
Not all permits grant the right to work. The work residency permit is designed for employment, while others such as tourism or education generally do not allow work unless you apply separately. This distinction is important when choosing the right residency permit for foreigners in Egypt or moving from a temporary resident visa to a work permit.
The process is two stages: your employer applies for a visa, and upon arrival, you complete a medical test and file your permit application.
Common documents include your passport, certified qualifications, a work contract, and medical clearance. In some cases, a temporary resident card may be needed while your work permit is processed.
No, an education residency permit does not allow work. Students must apply for a separate work permit.
Yes, but you must secure a job offer and have your employer sponsor you for a work residency permit. A student permit or temporary resident visa does not automatically allow work.
Yes, most work residency permits are issued for one year and must be renewed annually with updated documents and medical tests.
Yes, you can sponsor dependents under family reunification once your work residency permit is approved.
You need legalized documents like marriage or birth certificates, plus a sponsorship letter. This pathway is one of the most important under the broader system of residency permit for foreigners in Egypt.
Yes, typically up to three months by applying at the immigration office during your first month.
Family permits are usually issued for 5 years but can be renewed as long as the family relationship remains valid. Sometimes a temporary resident card is issued first before the full permit.
No, a family residency permit does not automatically grant work rights. Family members must apply for a separate work permit if they wish to work.
Generally, no. Tourism residency permits are temporary and cannot usually exceed six months. Long-term residence requires applying under another permit type, often starting with a temporary resident visa.
The length of your permit depends on your real estate investment: $50,000 for one year, $100,000 for three years, or $200,000 for five years. Each qualifies as a residency permit for foreigners in Egypt.
Real estate purchases, establishing a company, or making a significant financial investment in Egypt are common qualifying options.
You must maintain the qualifying investment (such as property ownership) to keep your residency valid. Selling without reinvestment could risk losing your permit.
Yes, investor & property-based residency generally includes work rights, unlike family or education permits.
Yes, investor residency holders can sponsor their spouse and children under the family reunification residency pathway. In many cases, dependents will first receive a temporary resident card before a full renewal is granted.
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