Leaving Egypt: military service, nationality, money

Egyptian rules that can affect your plans. Check the official Egyptian sources.

Military service

Egyptian men of conscription age generally need a military status document (completed, exempt or postponed) before they can leave the country for longer periods; students may postpone. Rules, ages and documents were not confirmed in an official source. Check with the competent recruitment office before applying for a visa; the German Embassy does not decide this.

Exit and work abroad

Whether a registration with the Egyptian Ministry of Manpower or the Ministry of State for Emigration is required for work abroad was not confirmed. German law does not require it for the visa.

Dual nationality

According to the Foreign Office (AA, security page, 24 Oct 2026), dual nationals are treated in Egypt exclusively as Egyptians and are fully subject to Egyptian law, including conscription. Consular protection is limited for minors in this situation. Dual nationality in Germany: since 27 June 2024 Germany generally allows multiple nationality. Egyptian permission to give up or keep nationality was not confirmed.

Minors

Minors under 21 with Egyptian nationality may not leave Egypt without the father's consent; the Embassy can then usually not help (AA, security page).

Money

The Egyptian pound (EGP) is the currency. Foreign currency of 10,000 USD or more must be declared on entry, otherwise it cannot be taken out again; a limit applies to EGP, which the AA does not quantify (AA). Bank transfers for the blocked account (992 €/month = 11.904 €/year) should be checked with your bank.

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