After You Arrive in Egypt
Your first weeks in Egypt. Passport registration means telling the passports and immigration office you have arrived. You also get your student residence permit (the card that lets you live in Egypt while you study), enrollment, a SIM card and emergency numbers.
After You Arrive in Egypt
Arrival Plan
First 24 hours to first week
University Enrollment
First weeks
Residence Permit
First month, then every year
Your First Weeks in Egypt
A few official steps keep you legal and ready to study. Do them early.
Within 7 days of arrival, for citizens of India and Pakistan.
They guide you through enrollment and the residence permit.
The student residence permit is a one-year card that lets you live in Egypt. It is renewed every year.
Police 122, ambulance 123, fire and rescue 180.
Post-Arrival Resources
Comprehensive guides for each aspect of settling into your new life in Egypt.
Your first day, three days and week.
Learn MoreFinish your registration at your university.
Learn MoreGet and renew your one-year student permit.
Learn MoreRegister your passport in your first week.
Learn MoreGet a phone number and handle your money.
Learn MoreAdaptation Timeline
A structured approach to settling in Egypt during your first few months.
Support Resources
Essential support services and resources to help you during your stay in Egypt.
Your university's international office
Your first stop for passport registration, the residence permit and enrollment.
Ambulance
National ambulance line.
Contact
123
Hours
24 hours
Police
Emergency police.
Contact
122
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about post-arrival life in Egypt.
Plan your first days
See the day-by-day plan for your arrival in Egypt.
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