COVID-19: State of alarm extended again By: Sydney Wolak April 17, 2020 News COVID-19 Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – HIGH The Egyptian government has announced travel and immigration restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Key points: Read More
Appointments, 30-day waits now required for residence permit applications By: Hennessey Knoop November 21, 2018 News Visa Application Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Egypt has added an in-person appointment requirement for all foreign nationals applying for a Read More
Increased wait times at German Embassy in Cairo By: Hennessey Knoop April 6, 2018 News Comments are off for this post. What is the change? Visa applicants at the German Embassy in Cairo are experiencing delays due to an increased number of Read More
Egypt set to end visa-free travel for Qatari nationals By: Constance Pegushin July 25, 2017 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Egypt has ended visa-free travel to the country for Qatari nationals, the latest move Read More
Travel to Qatar restricted, as several countries cut ties By: Constance Pegushin June 5, 2017 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – HIGH What is the change? In a signal that Qatar is facing increasing isolation from its neighbors, several Read More
Egypt postpones decision to end visas on arrival By: Constance Pegushin April 6, 2015 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has postponed implementation of a decision that would have Read More
Foreign Ministry announces end of visas on arrival By: Constance Pegushin March 19, 2015 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it will end tourist visas Read More
New labor market testing will dramatically slow processing By: Constance Pegushin February 11, 2015 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – HIGH What is the change? Egypt has begun performing labor market testing before issuing any work permits to foreign Read More
British Embassy in Egypt reopens By: Constance Pegushin December 17, 2014 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? The British Embassy in Egypt has reopened after closing last week due to Read More
Immigration Office Open, Business Hours Reduced By: Constance Pegushin August 19, 2013 News Comments are off for this post. The Immigration Office has reopened for business, but is operating on reduced hours. The immigration department, one of a number Read More