If you are planning to work, study, or migrate to Egypt, you will likely need your personal, educational, or commercial documents verified through Egypt Embassy Attestation. This process ensures that your documents are legally recognized in Egypt and accepted by authorities for various official purposes.

What is Egypt Embassy Attestation?

Egypt Embassy Attestation is the process of authenticating documents issued in another country so they can be legally used in Egypt. It involves multiple levels of verification from local authorities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally the Embassy of Egypt.

This attestation validates documents for:

  • Employment in Egypt

  • Higher education admission

  • Family visa or dependent visa

  • Business setup or trade agreements

  • Legal proceedings

Types of Documents Required for Attestation

  1. Educational Documents

    • Degrees

    • Diplomas

    • School certificates

  2. Personal Documents

    • Birth certificates

    • Marriage certificates

    • Medical certificates

  3. Commercial Documents

    • Business contracts

    • Memorandum of Association

    • Power of Attorney

Step-by-Step Process of Egypt Embassy Attestation

  1. Notary Attestation – Initial verification from a notary public.

  2. State Attestation – Authentication by the respective state Home Department or HRD.

  3. MEA Attestation – The Ministry of External Affairs validates the documents.

  4. Egypt Embassy Attestation – Final authentication by the Egyptian Embassy in your country.

For commercial documents, Chamber of Commerce attestation is usually required before MEA attestation.

Why is Egypt Embassy Attestation Important?

  • Legal Acceptance – Ensures your documents are valid under Egyptian law.

  • Smooth Visa Processing – A mandatory step for work permits, student visas, or dependent visas.

  • Business Expansion – Required for entrepreneurs planning to start or expand operations in Egypt.

  • Trust & Transparency – Builds confidence with employers, universities, and government bodies.