Work Residence Permit (إقامة عمل)
Work Residence Permit is a residence route in Egypt (Zatrudnienie). Work permit from Ministry of Labour sponsored by Egyptian employer or registered foreign branch; foreign staff generally capped at 10% (1:9 ratio); security clearance, HIV test. Renewed yearly; changing jobs restarts process. Gov fees ~EGP 4,000/person.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Employment income taxed progressively up to 27.5%.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategoria | Zatrudnienie |
|---|---|
| Inwestycja | — |
| Opłaty (rodzina) | CHF 200 |
| Dochód / rok | — |
| Majątek | — |
| Min. pobyt | — |
| PS | — |
| Obywatelstwo | 10 |
| Praca | yes |
| Kto może | all |
| Podatek | Employment income taxed progressively up to 27.5%. |
| Stan na | 2026-10 |
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