Documents Commonly Required for Residency or Work Permits in Egypt

Documents for Residency & Work Permits in Egypt | COT

Learn which documents are needed for residency or work permits in Egypt. Consulting Office for Translation (COT) provides certified, legally accepted translations for all visa and immigration requirements. Ensure compliance with Egyptian authorities.

Documents Commonly Required for Residency or Work Permits in Egypt

Here’s your essential translation checklist:

Passport (bio page and visa stamps)

Birth Certificate

Marriage Certificate (if applying as a spouse)

Employment Contract or Job Offer Letter

University Degree or Professional Certificate

Police Clearance Certificate

Proof of Address or Utility Bill

Bank Statement or Financial Guarantee

Previous Residence Visa (if applicable)

Medical Report or Vaccination Card

Company Commercial Registration (for work permits)

All these documents must be translated into Arabic, certified, and sometimes legalized depending on your case.

Why Certified Translation is Required

Certified translation in Egypt includes:

A professional translator’s declaration of accuracy.

 Official office stamp & signature.

 Formatting that matches government templates.

Name spelling matched to your passport.

 Full confidentiality and document security.

Without certified translation, your application could be delayed, rejected, or require resubmission.

How Long Does Translation Take?

We offer:

Standard delivery: 24–48 hours

Same-day translation: Available for urgent applications

Courier delivery: Across Cairo or internationally

Soft copy delivery: Via email or WhatsApp

You can send your documents online, and we’ll handle the rest.

Serving Expats Across Egypt

We work with:

Corporate employees and executives.

Foreign teachers, engineers, and consultants.

NGO and embassy workers.

Freelancers and digital nomads.

Students extending visas.

Family members applying as dependents.

Our certified translations are regularly accepted by:

Egyptian Ministry of Interior.

General Administration for Passports and Immigration.

Foreign embassies and consulates.

International schools, HR departments, and legal offices.

Why COT Is the Trusted Choice for Expats

 Over 30 years of experience with immigration and legal translation.

3 accessible Cairo locations: Maadi, Downtown, Mohandessin.

 English-speaking staff to assist with documentation questions.

20+ languages including English, Arabic, French, German, Italian.

Guaranteed acceptance by Egyptian authorities.

Online and in-office service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send scans instead of originals?

Yes. Clear scans or photos are accepted for translation. Originals may be needed for legalization steps.

Do you help with translation for dependents/spouse applications?

Absolutely. We frequently translate family documents for dependent visa cases.

What if my name appears differently across documents?

We unify name spelling based on your passport and apply it consistently across all translated files.

Apply with Confidence—Translate It Right

Residency and work permit applications are complicated enough.
Let us simplify the process with certified, accurate translation from Egypt’s trusted experts.

Whether you’re submitting documents to the Passports and Immigration Office, preparing files for your HR department, or renewing your visa, we’ve got you covered.

Call Us or Send the document via WhatsApp

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Visit: www.cottranslation.com
Branches: Maadi| Downtown| Mohandessin

COT – Helping Expats in Egypt Stay Legal, Connected, and Confident.

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