Egypt Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visa: Eligibility, Fees, and Legal Guide
The new five-year multiple-entry visa and its legal implications Egypt introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa enabling visitors to stay up to 180 days per visit at a cost of a total of USD 700 including the visa fee. The decision takes effect the day after it is published in the Official Gazette. The reform, relevant […]
Requirements to File a Lawsuit in Egypt
In Egypt the legal system is derived through civil law which is highly influenced by French jurisprudence. If you are looking for guidance on how to file a lawsuit, understanding the Egyptian legal framework is crucial. Judicial system is separated into civil, administrative, and criminal judiciary and each one is regulated by elaborate procedural guidelines. […]
Translation of Egypt’s Lease Law 2025
Egypt’s 2025 Lease Law introduces a transformative legal framework aimed at modernizing rental agreements and restoring balance to landlord–tenant relationships. These long-anticipated reforms set clear timelines for terminating legacy rent contracts, establish minimum rent thresholds based on zoning classifications, and implement annual rent adjustments to reflect current market conditions. By addressing structural inefficiencies in the […]
Egypt’s New Rental Law: A Courageous Move Towards Reform
After considerable discussion and pressure from landlords and lawyers, Egypt has amended the Old Rental Law after years and years of anticipation. The goal is to reform decades of rental asymmetries. The new law passed by the House of Representatives in early July 2025 is a sweeping law. It will impact millions of tenants and […]
Third-Party Litigation Funding and its Application in Egypt
The Importance of Dispute Resolution System Dispute resolution is one of the most important means that guarantees individuals obtainment of their rights, whether litigation is before the judiciary authority or arbitration bodies, as both are a way for the disputing parties to obtain their rights before a fair body that is responsible for resolving a […]
Egypt’s Asylum Law: Legal Perspectives and Its Impact on Refugees
The recent work done concerns Egypt’s first inclusive refugee law that would be a landmark in the Egypt’s approach towards refugees and asylum seekers. On the contrary, Egypt’s new asylum law initiates the discussion on the rights and protections of refugees. Asylum Law Framework Egypt’s asylum law was passed by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in […]
Egypt Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Sovereign Wealth Fund received control of state-owned businesses During his participation in “Investopia 2025” in Abu Dhabi the Egyptian Investment Minister Hasan Al-Khatib declared a plan to send batches of state-owned enterprises under the supervision of the Egypt Sovereign Wealth Fund to boost state asset yields. Egypt’s main reason for this decision involves reforming […]
Administrative Resolution No. (1601) on Industrial Development
On December 25, 2024, the Head of the General Authority for Industrial Development issued Administrative Resolution No. (1601), aimed at reorganizing several services provided by the Authority. This resolution is critical in shaping operational landscape for industrial facilities, particularly concerning grace periods for industrial lands and the requirements for proving seriousness in project commitments. This […]
Egypt’s Vision 2030
In 2016, Egypt initiated an ambitious journey known as Egypt’s Vision 2030, designed to steer the nation toward comprehensive sustainable development. This national agenda aims to improve the quality of life for all Egyptians by addressing key economic, social, and environmental dimensions. A Human-Centered Approach At the heart of Egypt’s Vision 2030 lies a commitment […]
Court Rulings’ Enforcement in Egypt
The enforcement of domestic judgments in Egypt is primarily governed by the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law No. 13 of 1968. The key steps in the enforcement process include: Serving the judgment on the defendant: The first step is to serve the judgment on the defendant, either through personal delivery or by publication in a […]