The Egyptian
Interior Ministry announced in an urgent statement that the deadline
granted to foreigners residing in the country exempted from residence permits
will end as of June 30.
The ministry urged
foreign residents to obtain exemption cards from the General Administration of
Passports, Immigration and Nationality and its branches in all governorates.
Back in April,
Egypt called on all foreigners residing in the country to quickly refer to the
General Administration of Passports, Immigration and Nationality to renew their
residency and legalize their status, during the period granted by the Prime
Minister until June 30.
The government
called on all foreigners – especially groups exempted from paying residency
fees – to go to the General Administration of Passports, Immigration and
Nationality to register their data and obtain a smart residence card to ensure
their continued access to services provided to them in all government sectors.
The cabinet
issued a decision last year stipulating that foreigners applying for the right
of residence for tourism or non-tourism purposes must submit a receipt
indicating that they have transferred residency fees, late fines, or the costs
of issuing a residency card in US dollars or the equivalent in foreign
currencies, through certified banks or exchange companies.
Foreigners
residing in the country illegally must regularize their status and
legalize their residency so long as they have an Egyptian host, in exchange for
depositing administrative expenses equivalent to US$1,000 at an Egyptian bank.
Source:
Egypt
Independent