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Residency in Egypt: Which Option Fits Your Situation

Property, work, study and family residency compared, with realistic timelines.

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Property-based residency

Registered property ownership of qualifying value opens a residency route whose duration scales with the property value. Registration status matters more than the purchase price on paper.

Work and study residency

Work residency follows a work permit obtained by the employer; study residency follows enrolment at a recognised institution. Both are document-heavy and refused mainly for incomplete files.

If you overstayed

Overstay is normally settled with a fine and regularization. Settle it before departure to avoid problems on your next entry.

This article is general guidance and is not a substitute for advice on your specific case. For a consultation, contact Mohamed Ashraf Hosny Law Office in Tahrir Square, Cairo.

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