Baby Born in Egypt
Congratulations! A Chinese baby born in Egypt needs a Chinese travel document, followed by an Egyptian residence entry, before travelling with the parents. Getting the order right saves a lot of trips.
Step 1: Egyptian birth certificate
Obtain it through the local procedure after the birth. The Chinese Embassy suggests uploading an English version.
Step 2: Chinese passport (or travel document)
- The Chinese Embassy in Egypt uses an "online + in-person" process:
- The embassy requires the baby's name in Chinese characters with standard pinyin. If one parent is Egyptian, requirements differ — check with the embassy before applying.
- Apply in the "中国领事" (China Consular) app and choose the Embassy in Egypt;
- Upload documents — typically a compliant photo, the birth certificate, both parents' passports, and the parents' Egyptian residence or visa held at the time of birth;
- After approval, book a slot to give biometrics and collect the document.
Step 3: "Initial settlement" with Egyptian immigration
Egypt's Ministry of Interior says a foreigner whose child is born in Egypt should begin at their embassy to add the child to a parent's passport or issue a separate one, then apply to the residence administration (or a branch) with the Egyptian birth certificate to get the "initial settlement" (أول تسوية) stamp and the child's residence, so the baby can leave with the parents.
Suggested document list
- Egyptian birth certificate plus translation;
- Baby's Chinese passport or travel document;
- Both parents' passports and residence;
- Photos.
Beware of scams
The embassy says all fees are paid in person at the embassy; it never asks for payment by phone or video call.
Contacts
Enquiries: the Chinese Embassy document line on our Embassy page ext. 8001 (Sun–Thu 09:00–14:00), consulate_egy@mfa.gov.cn. Hours and steps may change.
Sources
- MOI – initial settlement procedures (أول تسوية) (newborns): https://www.moi.gov.eg/passports/accommodation/Firstsettlementprocedures
- 中国驻埃及使馆 – 申办护照、旅行证件所需材料: https://eg.china-embassy.gov.cn/lsfw/2018/0512/201805/t20180521_7280260.htm
- 中国驻埃及使馆 – "线上+线下"办理护照/旅行证的通知（24 Dec 2024）: https://eg.china-embassy.gov.cn/lsfw/2018/0512/202412/t20241224_11516393.htm
Your first week in Egypt
- Get a local SIM card and save key addresses in Arabic.
- Keep some Egyptian pounds in cash and use official exchange channels.
- Check your health insurance and the nearest hospital.
- Save emergency numbers and your embassy contact from its official website.
- Install a ride-hailing app and find the supermarket and pharmacy near your home.
How we work
- Send your request from the booking page or our contact channels: the task, the city and the date.
- The Wang Fu team checks the details and asks about your field and terminology if needed.
- You receive a written quote and plan before anything starts.
- We assign the right person, coordinate on site or remotely, and stay in touch until the job is done.