Foreign nationals must now pay immigration-related fees in U.S. dollars, including payments for residence permit applications (new permits or renewals), in-country visitor visa extensions, and immigration fines (including overstay and non-registration fines). To pay such fees, foreign nationals must now first convert U.S. dollars into Egyptian pounds in person at any of the following three banks: National Bank of Egypt/Al Ahly Bank, Banque Misr, or Banque du Caire. The bank will then issue a receipt in the applicant’s name, stating that the currency conversion was for the purpose of a “government fee payment”. Applications must then be submitted within 15 days of obtaining the currency conversion receipt. Otherwise, applicants will be required to conduct a new currency conversion. Previously, foreign nationals could pay immigration fees in Egyptian pounds. Through this amendment, the government is seeking to replenish foreign currency reserves.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
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