Egypt - Temporary Registration of a Foreign Veterinary Surgeon

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Temporary Registration of a Foreign Veterinary Surgeon in person, the applicant must approach the MSD Animal Health Office or Veterinary Medicine Directorate.
2. Address and contact details can be found in the following link
3. Applicants must obtain the application form for Temporary Registration of a Foreign Veterinary Surgeon from the relevant department.
4. The applicant must Fill out the renewal application to the best of their knowledge and provide all requested information.
5. 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.
6. The applicant must pay the fee for the renewal of their registration. A Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.
7. After making the necessary fees, the applicant should attach the payment receipt to the application file.
8. Then the applicant must Submit the renewal application to the Ministry of Health, along with all the required paperwork and fees receipt.
9. The Veterinary Board will review the application and provide the applicant with a decision.
10. The applicant should wait for the official decision from the Veterinary Board.
11. If the application is accepted, the applicant must write a practical examination administered by the Egyptian Veterinary Medical Association.
12. 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 relevant Veterinary Board in the country of origin.
13. Once all the necessary documents have been submitted, the applicant will be issued with a Temporary Registration Certificate from the Veterinary Board.
14. The applicant must adhere to all regulations and laws of the Ministry of Agriculture and Veterinary Board.
15. The processing time for a Temporary Registration of a Foreign Veterinary Surgeon can vary based on the individual circumstances of the application, but typically the registration process can take up to two weeks to complete.

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Required Documents

• Registration form
• Valid passport.
• Valid visa.
• Medical Certificate of Fitness.
• Evidence of professional qualifications and experience, such as certificates and/or diplomas.
• Evidence of two years' professional experience in the field of Veterinary Medicine.
• Good Conduct Certificate.
• Recommendation letter from the employer.
• Certificate of good standing from the Veterinary Council in the country of origin or from the local Veterinary Association.
• Two recent passport-sized photographs.
• Proof of payment of the relevant registration fees.

Office Locations & Contacts

MSD Animal Health Office
Address: Head Office. 67 El-Tesseen street,
Fifth Settlement, New Cairo, Egypt
Telephone: +202 26145100
Fax: +202 25371238
For medical inquiries, adverse drug reactions email: [email protected]
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Eligibility

• To be eligible for temporary registration of a foreign veterinary surgeon in Egypt, the applicant must possess a valid veterinary degree from an accredited university and must have a minimum of two years of experience in professional veterinary practice.
• Additionally, the applicant must pass a written and practical examination administered by the Egyptian Veterinary Medical Association and must provide proof of good moral character.

Fees

• A Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.

Validity

• The registration is valid for a period of one year.

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Processing Time

• The processing time for a Temporary Registration of a Foreign Veterinary Surgeon can vary based on the individual circumstances of the application, but typically the registration process can take up to two weeks to complete.

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Required Information

• Name of the applicant (surgeon)
• Tel/Mobile number
• Email
• Location Premises of practice
• Registration body
• Professional association membership
• Postal address
• Tel/Mobile number
• Email
• I.D. number of the surgeon
• Date of application
• Signature

Need for the Document

• One needs to be registered as veterinary surgeon to be able to practice in Egypt.
• Any person who practices veterinary medicine or surgery without having been registered by The Board commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or to both.
• This helps to curb sub-standard facilities which spring up and lower the standards of veterinary laboratory services in Egypt.

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