• Text size  | | |
• Email this document
• Printable version

Egypt: Update to EGY19699.E of 23 March 1995 on exit permits to leave Egypt; procedures to obtain an exit permit; situation of a person who has completed his military service but could be called up for reserve duty

According to a representative of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Ottawa, exit permits are not required of Egyptian nationals desiring to leave Egypt (16 Sept. 2002). The representative explained that certain government departments could require that employees obtain their written authorization before leaving Egypt, but this is not considered an exit permit and is not a generalized rule (ibid.). Furthermore, no permits are required for individuals who have already completed their military service (their passport is stamped once military service is completed), and those who have not completed their military service could still leave once they obtain permission from the authorities (ibid.). The representative stated that no individual would be denied exit from Egypt based on their ability to be called up for military reserve duty (ibid.).

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

Reference

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ottawa. 16 September 2002. Telephone interview with a representative.

Additional Sources Consulted

IRB Databases

Internet sites, including:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Egypt (mfa.gov.eg)

United States Department of State - Consular Information Sheets

Topics: Military service,