Egypt increases crackdown on undocumented residents
Egypt has taken steps to restrict services provided to foreign residents who do not hold residence cards or exemptions by issuing instructions from the Real Estate Registry and Documentation Authority to refuse any official services to them. This move aims to regulate their status and control the number of residents. This measure is part of the implementation of the new asylum law approved in November 2024, which seeks to clearly define the rights and obligations of residents—especially considering that the government hosts over 10 million foreigners, many of whom lack official documents. The measure includes prohibiting the issuance of documents such as powers of attorney or property ownership proof. It is expected that these steps will accelerate the process of regularizing the status of many residents, ensuring they continue to access government services.
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