Residence permit for study
student residence
International students admitted to Egyptian universities apply through the Ministry of Higher Education's 'Study in Egypt' platform, run by the Central Administration for International Students' Affairs. After arrival, they need a residence permit for study from the General Administration of Passports, Immigration and Nationality (Ministry of Interior). Official online sources give few details on the residence step's documents and fees.
1 entry rule for Egypt based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate. Without one: quarantine for up to 6 days after arrival from a risk area (WHO 2021 Country List).
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List, 12 May 2021 (superseded; used only to flag changes) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Egypt
Money
3
Currency
Egyptian Pound
EGP
Egyptian Pound
Cost of living
16
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
10–27.5%
Income tax (national)
VAT 14%
0% on first EGP 40,000 plus EGP 20,000 personal exemption; above EGP 1.2 million net income the lower bands are progressively withdrawn and 27.5% applies.
Living
1
Happiness
#137 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Non-Egyptian students accepted for bachelor's or postgraduate study at Egyptian public, private, national or technological universities.
Eligibility
Admission through Study in Egypt
Students of all nationalities with a recognised secondary school certificate can apply through the official platform, admission.study-in-egypt.gov.eg.
Nomination and enrolment
Applicants go through review, nomination and enrolment stages on the official platform.
Certificate authentication
Academic certificates must be authenticated as required by the issuing country and the authorities named in the guide.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementSubject requirements
- Document checklistValid passport
- FeesStudy fees
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