Many companies that decide to expand to Egypt want to pick up and work quickly with a staff full of foreigners. Unfortunately, Egypt’s work permit application process is an arduous one that can leave some applications in the processing stage for close to a year or more. Understanding how to get a work visa in Egypt is key to a quick and easy expansion. Therefore, when it comes to navigating the complexities involved in immigration and visa, having a lawyer provide Visa and immigration legal services in Egypt for expats and assist their clients with green card petitions, visa applications, asylum claims, deportation defense and other immigration issues.

Types of Work Visas in Egypt

Egypt offers several types of visas, including the following:

  1. Work visa: Once a foreign national gets a work permit, their visa, such as a temporary/tourist visa, will get converted into a work visa.
  2. Temporary/tourist visa: This option is a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa that individuals can get when arriving at Egyptian airports. It’s also the visa individuals obtain for a job.
  3. Ordinary visa: An ordinary visa is valid for three to five years and allows an employee’s spouse to have a resident permit for the amount of time identified on their work permit.
  4. Special visa: The special visa is for expats born in Egypt before May 26, 1952 or individuals who have lived in Egypt for more than 20 years from that date. It’s valid for 10 years and can be renewed.

Foreign nationals will also need a work permit. The first step to getting one is obtaining a temporary or tourist visa and converting it into a work visa. This process can lead to a work permit as long as the employee applies with the Ministry of Manpower and Immigration. The person will also need to show proof of prospective employment and a clean bill of health.

What are the eligibility requirements for a work visa in Egypt?

The specific requirements for a work visa will depend on what country the employee is coming from. The application process for a work visa is part of the application process for a work permit, and as a result, you will need the following documents, including:

  1. A completed work permit application.
  2. A valid passport of the employee.
  3. Passport photos of the employee.
  4. The employee’s academic degrees, certificates, and professional license, if needed.
  5. The employee’s tax ID.
  6. The company’s incorporation contract.
  7. Justification from the company as to why they chose to hire the foreign employee.
  8. Proof that the company’s representative is applying for the work permit on behalf of the employee.
  9. A negative HIV test from the employee.

What is the visa and immigration legal services in Egypt for expats at “Consortio Law Firm”?

Immigration lawyers at “Consortio Law Firm” have a wide range of responsibilities related to assisting clients with their visa and immigration needs. Specific duties depend on their areas of practice, but here are a few of their visa and immigration legal services as following:

  1. Document preparation

Immigration attorneys at “Consortio Law Firm“ help clients prepare and submit essential documents to immigration authorities. These can include visa applications, green card petitions, employment authorization documents and asylum claims.

  1. Client representation

Our professional lawyers can represent clients before immigration authorities and immigration courts. In addition to their advisory role, they might attend interviews and hearings on behalf of their clients.

  1. Deportation protection

When clients are confronted with deportation, our best lawyers at “Consortio Law Firm” can provide a defense to thwart deportation or postpone it long enough to also explore legal ways to mount a challenge.

  1. Asylum and refugee claims

Our Immigration lawyers assist clients seeking asylum or refugee status in Egypt by preparing and presenting their cases to immigration authorities.

  1. Employment services

Our best lawyers who specialize in employment-based immigration and visa cases assist clients hoping to pursue job opportunities. They can help them secure work visas and permits or obtain green cards for permanent employment.

To get more information about visa and immigration legal services in Egypt for expats, get in touch immediately with us through the phone number 002 01028806061 or email us via WhatsApp or email Info@consortiolawfirm.com.