Work Visa
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Work Visa

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

15-30 days

Application Fee

150 USD

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for foreign nationals employed by Egyptian companies. Requires employer sponsorship and work permit approval. Valid for duration of employment contract.

Work visas allow foreign nationals to legally work in Egypt for an Egyptian employer. The employer must sponsor the applicant and obtain work permit approval from Egyptian authorities. The visa duration is tied to the employment contract.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

76,515 AUD

per year

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months months

Education

Bachelor or higher

Professional

Experience

3+ years

Language

English

Intermediate

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay

Educational qualifications

Diploma of secondary or higher education

Medical insurance

Valid health insurance policy

Passport photos

Recent color passport-sized photographs

Sponsor Documents

Job offer letter

Official employment offer from Egyptian company

Employer letter

Letter from employer confirming foreign to Egyptian employee ratio

Work permit approval

Approved work permit from Ministry of Manpower

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Advantages

  • Allows legal employment in Egypt
  • Contract-based validity provides flexibility
  • Renewable for continued employment
  • Access to work-based residency

Considerations

  • Employer sponsorship required
  • Employer must follow foreign-to-Egyptian employee ratios
  • Medical examination required
  • Only valid for specified employer
  • Not for self-employment or freelancing

Application Process

1

Secure employment

Obtain job offer from Egyptian employer

2

Employer applies for permit

Egyptian employer applies for work permit with Ministry of Manpower

3

Obtain work permit

Receive work permit approval from government

4

Apply for visa

Apply for work visa at Egyptian embassy with work permit

5

Collect visa

Receive work visa in passport

Application Forms

Work Visa Application Form

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