Egypt - Apply for a Study permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for an Study Permit in person, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Manpower and Immigration Contact link
2. Applicant must obtain the application form from the relevant department.
3. Applicant should read carefully in the application form, after all details must be filled in the application form.
4. The applicant has to make sure that he or she has all the required documents that are required for this process to be successful and they can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the applicant form while submitting it at the office.
6. Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
7. Submit the completed forms along with the supporting documents at the respective office for verification and processing.
8. This application will be processed and information will be verified by the authority.
9. If the verification is successful, the notification will be sent to the applicant.
10. After getting the notification from concerned authorities, applicant can visit the office to collect their document.
11. If there is no information regarding the application, then, the applicant can visit the office to know status of the application.
12. The processing time for this procedure is 14 days

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Required Documents

• Application form.
• Valid passport for at least six (6) months (Before Expiration)
• A Completed visa application form.
• Recent colored passport size photographs
• Police Character/ Clearance Certificate of any Criminal Records
• Vaccination Certificate against Yellow Fever
• Formal letter of application for student Visa
• A copy of the letter of admission
• A copy of the letter of acceptance
• Copies of qualification documents
• Acknowledgement of receipt of application
• payment receipt
• Admission letter from relevant institution
• Evidence of financial support or letter of invitation from host
• Two passport-size photographs of applicant

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Manpower and Immigration
DR. Nahed ElAshry img
Address 3 Youssief Abaas St Nasr City Cairo
Phone no. 22609366 - 22609368 - 22618019
Fax 22618019
E-mail [email protected]
Website Link
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Eligibility

• The minimum eligibility criterion is to be a graduate with 50% score from a UGC or AICTE recognized university.
• The graduation degree has to be completed within the stipulated time with no-year back.

Fees

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Validity

• The study permit from Canada is valid for up to course duration +3 months. So that you can stay during your entire degree programme, you may need to renew your visa every year.

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Processing Time

• The Processing time for this procedure is 4-6 weeks.

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Instructions

• A foreign student must have been admitted in Greater Accra by a recognized education institution.
• Must follow the rules and regulation of the institution including work related activities as a study permit does not permit a student to work.
• All the requirements must be met by the applicant in order to be allowed in the country.
• The required documents must be submitted and any incomplete application leads to unnecessary delays or rejection.
• Children under the age of eighteen (18) years must get authorization from parents / guardians;
• Should enter with a valid travel document i.e. (passport, ECOWAS Travel Document) and an evidence of admission letter from an accredited institution.
• To have an offer of approved course from an accredited institution.
• Show proof of exemption or payment of required course fees.
• Should present a guarantee of accommodation.
• Should provide evidence of financial support.
• Should pay the prescribed fees for residence permit.
• Should complete an application form together with four (2) passport size photograph.

Required Information

• Student name
• Residential address
• Course
• Age and gender
• Institute name and address
• Email id and website of the institute
• Name and contact address of the parents
• Parents occupation
• Nationality of the parents
• Nationality
• Date of application
• Signature
• Declaration

Need for the Document

• A study permit is an endorsement that is added to a government passport, which permits foreign students to study at a country’s qualified educational institutions. Any prospective student seeking higher education in another country must obtain a student visa from that country.

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