{"id":34707,"date":"2018-01-10T03:43:33","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T08:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=34707"},"modified":"2021-03-03T13:17:05","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T18:17:05","slug":"working-abroad-in-egypt-as-an-expat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/working-abroad-in-egypt-as-an-expat\/","title":{"rendered":"Working Abroad in Egypt as an Expat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Working Abroad in Egypt as an Expat.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Egypt is a dream destination for many, thanks to its various famous sites. The cost of living is low and expats can settle in Cairo, Egypt’s largest city, to find work if they’re looking for it. Most American and European expats are known to head to that city for work opportunities, but they can be difficult to find. There is a high unemployment rate, which means that, although you may be lucky enough to find something just right for you, chances are you’ll have a tough time of it. This doesn’t mean, however, that opening a business in Egypt would be a bad idea. The people are relatively educated and looking for work. Whichever course of action you prefer to take to enter the workforce in Egypt<\/a>, here are some things that will be important to know.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Work Permit<\/b><\/h2>\n

You can work in Egypt as a foreign national as long as you have a work permit. You’ll obtain an entry\/tourism visa upon entering the country, and from there you can apply for the work permit. In order to do so, you’ll have to have a job already lined up, so that your employer can be available to participate in the process. The work visa is valid for one year and it is renewable. The Egyptian bureaucracy is known for being a bit difficult to work within these matters, so it will be helpful to have your employer highly involved in pushing things along.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Documentation<\/b><\/h2>\n

The list of the necessary documentation for applying for the work permit is extensive. You’ll need all of the same items you’d need to apply for a visa and more. Here is a list, but double-check with your local embassy just in case anything changes:<\/span><\/p>\n