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Procedure in Egypt for work permit

CharlottePauwels

Hello,

I had a question regarding the current procedures and laws for foreigners to get a work permit in Egypt?
How does it work exactly?

Thanks!

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the egyptian lawyer

Hello CharlottePauwels

Obtaining a work permit in Egypt its kind of complicated process and in most of case its need a legal assist from the employees s firm or from independent lawyer , about the conditions and producers I can say briefly :

According the decree that issued at 2015 The foreigners working in Egypt should to obtain a permit from the Ministry of Manpower or other state bodies to legally work.

the permit will grant foreigners will ability to work for a year or less in Egypt. The permit will cost applicants 3,000 LE in their first year, however if they choose to renew their permit annually, the fee will rise with each passing year reaching a maximum of 12,000LE starting from the fourth year.

the decree also states that it's prohibited for foreigners to work as tour guides, belly dancers, exporters, and custom officers.
Regards

GuestPoster58

I think it'snt complicated matter I think just you need to use your passport as a ID no more I think that

the egyptian lawyer

Hi All

i can't belive what you saying in your answer Mr.mohamoud , are you a professional lawyer or did you make such things before like work permits , visas ... etc . I'm sorry but i had to say that you words are totally misleading and for you or for anyone asking this a list of required documents here in Egypt to get your work permit as foreigner for 1 year or less

- A valid passport (with valid Egyptian residence status)
- 7 passport-size photos
- Two copies of your employers incorporation contract
- Two copies of your Tax ID card (which you will likely need to obtain from another office officials at the Ministry of Manpower should be able to direct you to the correct location if this is the case)
- Two copies of your academic qualifications (such as university degrees and professional certifications; this can also include letters of reference from past employers)
- A copy of the commercial register (from your employer)
- Any licenses required for practicing your profession (have both the original and copies, just in case)
- A memorandum from your employer explaining why it is necessary to hire a foreigner rather than a qualified Egyptian citizen
- Approval from the Authority related to your profession (e.g. Investment, Petroleum you and your employer will have to obtain this through the office of that Authority)
A representative from your employer who will sponsor your work permit
- Proof of test showing you are free of HIV/AIDs
- Approval from Egypts State Security Service showing that you are not a threat to national security or public safety (this can be obtained through a division at the Ministry of Manpower and Training office)

i think this doesn't seems complicated at all as you said in your answer

stumpy

Mahmoud tony wrote:

I think it'snt complicated matter I think just you need to use your passport as a ID no more I think that


Please do not post unless you are very sure that what you are stating is true.
It may get someone into trouble with the authorities in Egypt.

What you have said, is in fact, not true.

CharlottePauwels

Thank you very much for the information!

lolitta2017

Hi it is prohibited for importers not exporters sir

ahmed_hammza

I recommend to finalize such like procedures in GAFI " General Authority For Investments" as investor, hence it will be more easier than issue a work permit at Ministry of Man Power directly.

IMIG

All mentioned true.
But, not complicated. Just follow the RULES.
Thanks for all.
Dr. IMIG

Gigi2107

Hi i need to get my workpermit, you can help me. How long it will take,

ahmed_hammza

It depends on the strategy that we will proceed, and if we have all required documents.

AshKaxi

the egyptian lawyer wrote:

Hi All

i can't belive what you saying in your answer Mr.mohamoud , are you a professional lawyer or did you make such things before like work permits , visas ... etc . I'm sorry but i had to say that you words are totally misleading and for you or for anyone asking this a list of required documents here in Egypt to get your work permit as foreigner for 1 year or less

- A valid passport (with valid Egyptian residence status)
- 7 passport-size photos
- Two copies of your employers incorporation contract
- Two copies of your Tax ID card (which you will likely need to obtain from another office officials at the Ministry of Manpower should be able to direct you to the correct location if this is the case)
- Two copies of your academic qualifications (such as university degrees and professional certifications; this can also include letters of reference from past employers)
- A copy of the commercial register (from your employer)
- Any licenses required for practicing your profession (have both the original and copies, just in case)
- A memorandum from your employer explaining why it is necessary to hire a foreigner rather than a qualified Egyptian citizen
- Approval from the Authority related to your profession (e.g. Investment, Petroleum you and your employer will have to obtain this through the office of that Authority)
A representative from your employer who will sponsor your work permit
- Proof of test showing you are free of HIV/AIDs
- Approval from Egypts State Security Service showing that you are not a threat to national security or public safety (this can be obtained through a division at the Ministry of Manpower and Training office)

i think this doesn't seems complicated at all as you said in your answer


What if i don't have a Egyptian residence and i am an 做厙輦⑹ residing in another country outside egypt. in this case what will the process be?