Egypt•AfricaWork Visa
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
Secure employment
Obtain job offer from Egyptian employer
Employer applies for permit
Egyptian employer applies for work permit with Ministry of Manpower
Obtain work permit
Receive work permit approval from government
Apply for visa
Apply for work visa at Egyptian embassy with work permit
Collect visa
Receive work visa in passport
Application Forms
Work Visa Application Form
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