Foreign Work Permits in Egypt Rise Sharply to Over 22,000 in 2024

Foreign Work Permits in Egypt Rise Sharply to Over 22,000 in 2024
Europeans and Asians made up 70% of Egypt's foreign workforce in 2024, with most employed as managers, scientific specialists, or technicians across key sectors like energy and construction.
Foreign work permits in Egypt rose significantly in 2024, with a total of 22,909 foreign nationals receiving authorization to work in the country. This marks a 32% increase compared to the 17,357 permits issued in 2023, according to newly released official figures.
Of the total permits granted, 43.7%—equivalent to 10,003 individuals—were issued to first-time applicants, while 56.3%, or 12,906 individuals, had their existing work permits renewed.
European nationals made up the largest share of foreign workers in Egypt at 38.4%, totalling 8,798 individuals. They were followed by non-Arab Asians at 31.5% (7,224 individuals), Arab nationals at 21.1% (4,826), non-Arab Africans at 4.5% (1,026), and Americans at 3.8% (868). Workers from Oceania accounted for 0.5%, or 110 individuals.
Permits were issued through several administrative channels, with Labour Directorates accounting for nearly half at 48.9% (11,197 permits). Investment Offices issued 27.9% (6,392), Company Offices 19.9% (4,558), and Petroleum Offices 3.3% (762).
In terms of occupations, managers represented the largest group at 36.4% (8,343 workers). Scientific specialists followed at 23.8% (5,453), with technicians and assistant specialists comprising 15.4% (3,530).
Foreign nationals were primarily employed in public administration, defense, and social insurance, which together accounted for 24.4% of the total, or 5,587 workers. Other major sectors included electricity, gas, and steam supply at 20.6% (4,726 workers), construction at 16% (3,676), and wholesale, retail trade, and repair services at 12.5% (2,859).

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