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Egypt Dependent Residence for Investor or Foreign Worker Family

15 facts quoted from the official source

Purpose-linked residence for eligible family members of a qualifying foreign investor or authorised worker.

Route type
Family
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Authorised Residence OfficeThe application must be lodged through an authorised foreigner-residence office.
  • Dependent Purpose OnlyThe family residence does not by itself replace any work authorisation the dependant may need.
  • Eligible Family RelationshipThe applicant must be an eligible member of the principal's family.
  • Family Application Linked To PrincipalThe Ministry of Interior's investment residence offices serve investors, workers and their families.
  • Principal Status ValidThe principal's investment or work basis and residence must remain valid.
  • Purpose Specific BasisThe residence application must be supported by the stated non-tourist purpose.
  • Qualifying PrincipalThe principal must hold a qualifying investor or worker status in Egypt.
  • Relationship EvidenceCivil-status documents must establish the family relationship.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe applicant must hold valid passport and identity documentation.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe principal must hold a qualifying investor or worker status in Egypt.
  • How and where to applyA foreign resident must apply on the form prepared by the Passports, Immigration and Nationality Administration.
  • Official source basisThe principal must hold a qualifying investor or worker status in Egypt.
  • Report summaryThe principal must hold a qualifying investor or worker status in Egypt.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeThe applicant must provide the receipt converting the foreign-currency equivalent of residence-card fees into Egyptian pounds.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Conversion Receipt Valid DaysThe currency-conversion receipt must be no more than fifteen days old.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Egypt?
The official source states: Purpose-linked residence for eligible family members of a qualifying foreign investor or authorised worker.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

Every answer is quoted from the official moi.gov.eg page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source moi.gov.egLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Egypt government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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