New points-based system granting medium-term residence permits to foreign investors in renewables, utilities, and infrastructure projects, among others

GAFI residency system

The board of directors of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has just approved a new points-based system to facilitate the issuance of residence permits for foreign investors in Egypt. According to the new rules, the investor may be granted 5-year continued residence permits, which may be renewed for similar periods during […]