Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply In-Person:
- To apply for a Temporary License for Foreign Doctors in person, the applicant must approach the Ministry of Health link
- Applicants must obtain the application form for Temporary License for Foreign Doctors from the relevant department.
- The applicant must Fill out the renewal application to the best of their knowledge and provide all requested information.
- Applicants must gather any necessary documents, such as a medical certificate or proof of vaccination and all the required documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant must pay the fee for the renewal of their registration. A Fee for this procedure must be paid as per the authority request.
- After making the necessary fees, the applicant should attach the payment receipt to the application file.
- Then the applicant must Submit the renewal application to the Ministry of Health, along with all the required paperwork and fees receipt.
- The Ministry of Health will review the application and provide the applicant with a decision.
- The applicant should wait for the official decision from the Ministry of Health.
- If the application is accepted, the applicant must write a practical examination administered by the Ministry of Health Association.
- If the applicant passes the exam, the applicant must present a valid passport and visa as well as medical records from the country of origin and a certificate of good standing from the Ministry of Health in the country of origin.
- Once all the necessary documents have been submitted, the applicant will be issued with a Temporary License for Foreign Doctors from the Ministry of Health.
- The applicant must adhere to all regulations and laws of the Ministry of Health.
- The processing time for a Temporary Licence for Foreign Doctors in Egypt typically takes between 4-6 weeks.
Required Documents
- A valid passport.
- An official letter from the doctor's university or medical school, confirming the doctor's qualifications and current medical practice.
- A valid certificate of good standing from the doctor's home country.
- A valid medical license from the doctor's home country.
- An application form for a Temporary License from the Ministry of Health in Egypt.
- A copy of the doctor's curriculum vitae.
- A copy of the doctor's medical degree.
- A copy of the doctor's professional registration.
- A copy of the doctor's medical insurance policy.
- A copy of the doctor's professional indemnity insurance policy.
Office Locations & Contacts
Egyptian Nursing Journal
Prof. Warda Youssef,
Address: Faculty of Nursing,
Cairo University,
El Kasr Al Ini,
EGYPT
Tel: 01223124822
Email: dr.wardayoussef@yahoo.com, msalah@sti.sci.eg
Contact link
Ministry of Health and Population
3 Magless El Shaab st
Phone: 27943462 – 27942865
Fax: 27953966 – 27922904
Email: webmaster@mohp.gov.eg
Contact link
Eligibility
- Foreign doctors who hold a valid medical qualification from a recognized institution and have three years of post-qualification experience are eligible to apply for a Temporary License for Foreign Doctors in Egypt.
- The applicant must also have an offer of employment from a recognized medical facility in Egypt.
Fees
- A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
Validity
- The validity of a Temporary License for Foreign Doctors in Egypt is typically six months. This license can be renewed for an additional six months, but after that, the doctor must apply for a Permanent License.
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Processing Time
- The processing time for a Temporary Licence for Foreign Doctors in Egypt typically takes between 4-6 weeks.
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Instructions
- Foreign doctors wishing to practice medicine in Egypt must obtain a temporary license from the Ministry of Health.
- The applicant must submit an application, a curriculum vitae, and a valid passport and residence permit.
- The applicant must also provide a letter of recommendation from a supervisor or mentor in the applicant’s country of origin.
- Additionally, the applicant must submit evidence of completion of a medical degree and any other necessary qualifications.
- The application must be sent to the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Health will review the documents and decide if a temporary license should be granted.
Required Information
- Full legal names
- Date application received
- License number
- Date of Birth
- Identification number/ Passport number
- Current Postal address
- Current telephone number/ Mobile number
- Current email address
- Qualifications Registration/enrolment Number
- Name and address of current employer
Need for the Document
- Temporary Licenses for foreign doctors in Egypt allow foreign medical professionals to practice medicine in the country.
- This is important as it allows foreign medical professionals to provide medical services to the people of Egypt, ensuring that everyone in the country has access to quality healthcare.
- It also helps to reduce the burden on the Egyptian healthcare system by providing additional resources.
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