Contact an Egyptian Embassy or consulate with

• An application to the head of Investment Commercial Registration.
• A photocopy of the company’s constitution.
• A copy of the company resolution to assign a manager for a branch in Egypt.
• A declaration by the company that there has not been a previous branch in Egypt.
• A bank certificate proving transfer in hard currency equal to LE 5000
• A copy of the possession or lease contract for the place  of business, or the contracting contract approval.
• The approvals of the concerned ministry according to the company's activity and the ministry of supply.
• An Arabic version of the documents  should be endorsed by Egyptian Embassy.

Egypt grants legitimate foreign nationals the right to temporary residence.
Special residence is usually granted for a period of 10 years, renewable. Special residence is granted to those born in Egypt prior to 26/5/1952 or those having resided in the country for the 20 years preceding 26/5/1952 and whose stay has been uninterrupted; it is also granted to their wives and minor children. 

Ordinary residence: is granted for a period of either 3 or 5 years.  
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