Egypt residence overview
Long stays usually need a valid residence status. Work-tied residence is commonly linked to the work permit. Dollar figures circulating online for property or deposit residence are marked unverified here unless a government page confirms them.
Who issues residence
- Passports, Immigration & Nationality Administration under Interior — confirm on moi.gov.eg and at the counter.
Work-tied residence
- Typical path involves employer permits, post-arrival steps and renewals — details change.
- See our work-permit and residence topics.
Other routes
- Investment or dependants may have separate categories — verify with immigration or counsel.
- PRC citizens remain subject to PRC nationality rules.
Wang Fu’s role
- Translate, check name spelling, escort appointments; we do not grant permits. Contact us for a quote.
Documents and employment basics
- Legal status first: work permit and residence, renewed on time.
- Legalize degrees and police certificates before leaving home.
- Keep copies and photos of passports, residence pages and permits.
- Have contracts and rules in Arabic as well.
- When unsure, follow the authority and a lawyer.
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.
FAQ
Does buying property grant residence?
Only trust Interior / investment authority pages; we do not publish unverified thresholds.
Link to work permits?
Most employed foreigners need both permit and residence valid.