Egypt - Renew your Work Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To renew your Work Permit in person, the applicant has to approach the nearest Immigration office Contact link
2. Applicant must obtain the application form from the relevant department.
3. Read carefully through the application form as there contain different section.
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. Then submit the complete application dossier to the official at the Work Permit Unit - Employment Division service desk.
7. The official will verify the application to confirm if the form is completed as required and check if all the required supporting documents have been provided.
8. After the verification process, applicant will be issued with the acknowledgment receipt of the application.
9. The official will evaluate the application and if it meets the required standards, the application will be approved for processing.
10. The applicant will then be notified of the approval through his/her contact details and the applicant will be required to pay the prescribed work permit fees and annual fees within one month of the approval. Pay the required work resident permit fees and the annual fees at the EIS cashier desk within the one-month period. Please refer to the fees details in the “Fees” section of this page.
11. Upon payment, the work permit will be renewed and issued to the applicant.
12. Even in the case of changes (address, work, status, marital status and transfer to another district, etc.) the renewal should be made on the same residence permit document.
13. The Processing time for this procedure takes2- 4 weeks.

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Required Documents

Government Organizations / Projects:

• Four (4) copies of application form from employer
• Support letter from the immediate project supervisor
• Photocopy of employees passport and valid business visa
• Five (5) passport photos of employee
• Support letter from the Ministry under which an applicant will be working
• Business letter from employer
• Education certificates and
• Work experience evidence

Private organizations:

• Four (4) copies of application form from employer
• Investment certificate issued by the Investment Agency
• Business License of employing company
• Trading license if head office of employer is located outside Egypt
• Photocopy of employees passport and valid business visa
• Five (5) passport photos of employee
• Support letter from the Ministry under which an applicant will be working
• Support / Business letter from employer
• Education certificates and
• Work experience evidence

Non Government Organizations:

• Four (4) copies of application form from employer
• Registration certificate from charities and societies agency
• Photocopy of employees passport and valid business visa
• Five (5) passport photos of employee
• Support letter from the Ministry under which an applicant will be working
• Recommendation letter from employer
• Education certificates and
• Work experience evidence

The report filled with the Regional Employment Office must contain:

• An application for a work card.
• A copy of the letter of application for the work card.
• A draft employment contract
• CV of the employer
• Proof or evidence of the professional skills and expertise of the applicant.
• Job description.

Office Locations & Contacts

Egypt Immigration office
Address: 26VM+6H7, Qasr Ad Dobarah,
Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272077, Egypt
26VM+6H7، قصر الدوبارة، قسم قصر النيل، محافظة القاهرة 4272077
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Eligibility

• The applicant for renewal of a work permit in Egypt must be foreigner invited for employment in by a registered company in the country.

Fees

• Work permit 400,000/=
• Renewal 200,000/=
• Replacement 168,000/=

Validity

• Work permit card and Visa for settlement are usually valid for three (3) years.

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Processing Time

• The Processing time for this procedure takes 2-4 weeks.

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Required Information

• Applicant’s name
• Residential address
• Physical and contact address in Egypt
• Age, sex and marital status
• Nationality of applicant
• Qualification and work experience details
• Commencement date
• Duration of employment
• Details of any other persons included on application (Spouse or dependents, if any)
• Police clearance information ( from domicile country)
• Tax information

Need for the Document

• Work Residence Permits must be renewed prior to expiry every one to three years through the same process of applying for a permit.

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