Social security and health insurance

No Germany-Egypt social security agreement; what that means in general terms.

According to Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI, 31 Aug 2026) no social security agreement exists between Germany and Egypt. Contributions paid in one country are not automatically counted in the other.

In Germany

Employees are normally insured in the statutory pension, health, care, unemployment and accident insurance from the first day; the employer registers you.
Health insurance is mandatory in Germany for a residence permit. A visa for job search or study requires proof of cover (see Costs).
Students use the student statutory insurance or a private plan the university accepts.

Your Egyptian contributions

Without an agreement, years in the Egyptian system are not added to the German pension. What you can do with Egyptian contributions when leaving (payout, voluntary continuation) was not confirmed; ask the Egyptian social insurance authority.

Child benefit

Kindergeld may be due if the child lives in Germany, the EU or the EEA (§ 63 Abs. 1 Satz 6 EStG); foreigners are entitled under § 62 Abs. 2 EStG depending on their residence permit. Check with the Familienkasse.