Egypt - Temporary License for Foreign Doctors

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a Temporary License for Foreign Doctors in person, the applicant must approach the Ministry of Health link
2. Applicants must obtain the application form for Temporary License for Foreign Doctors from the relevant department.
3. The applicant must Fill out the renewal application to the best of their knowledge and provide all requested information.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. After making the necessary fees, the applicant should attach the payment receipt to the application file.
7. Then the applicant must Submit the renewal application to the Ministry of Health, along with all the required paperwork and fees receipt.
8. The Ministry of Health will review the application and provide the applicant with a decision.
9. The applicant should wait for the official decision from the Ministry of Health.
10.  If the application is accepted, the applicant must write a practical examination administered by the Ministry of Health Association.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. The applicant must adhere to all regulations and laws of the Ministry of Health.
14. The processing time for a Temporary Licence for Foreign Doctors in Egypt typically takes between 4-6 weeks.

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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: [email protected], [email protected]
Contact link

Ministry of Health and Population
3 Magless El Shaab st
Phone: 27943462 – 27942865
Fax: 27953966 – 27922904
Email: [email protected]
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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