The government seeks to provide all necessary facilities to citizens through services provided online, which include obtaining a work permit for the first time electronically.
Steps to obtain a work permit for the first time online
Citizens wishing to obtain a work permit for the first time can obtain a work permit online without having to go to the headquarters, as part of the services provided by the Ministry of Interior through its electronic application.
By providing its services via the Internet, the Ministry of Interior seeks to raise the level of public electronic security services provided by the Ministry’s sectors, and to quickly provide services to citizens easily and smoothly.
– It is necessary to enter the official page of the Ministry and register a new user.
– In this step, the citizen enters the required data, including the national ID card.
– In this step, click on “Services Guide” at the top of the page on the right.
The steps for obtaining a work permit include choosing “Request to obtain a work permit.”
In this step, the citizen completes the rest of the procedures for the service applicant, including “name, address, profession, and work permit for any country.”
Documents required to obtain a work permit
– The citizen wishing to obtain a work permit must attach 3 personal photos of the applicant.
The required documents also include attaching a copy of the applicant’s travel visa.
The required documents also include submitting a copy of the applicant’s national ID card.
The citizen must also attach a copy of the first page of the passport.
The required documents also include purchasing a “first-time application” paper from the Work Permits Department.
The importance of a work permit
The work permit is an important document for Egyptian workers abroad, to ensure the integrity of their legal position and guarantee their rights while working outside the country, as the work permit can be obtained through designated offices affiliated with the Ministry of Interior, which is a basic condition for any citizen who wishes to work abroad legally.
Fees for obtaining a work permit
The cost of obtaining a work permit varies according to the academic qualification, whether university education, intermediate or below-intermediate education, which the citizen requesting the service obtained:
The fees for obtaining a work permit for those with higher qualifications and university degrees are about 200 Egyptian pounds.
While the fees for obtaining a work permit for diploma holders are only about 100 Egyptian pounds.
