Document Authentication in Egypt — Complete Guide 2026
How to authenticate and legalize documents in Egypt. Apostille, embassy legalization, and translation requirements.
Document Authentication in Egypt
Document authentication verifies that documents are genuine and legally valid. Without proper authentication, foreign documents have no legal standing in Egypt.
The Authentication Chain
Documents must follow: (1) Notarization by local notary, (2) Government department authentication, (3) Egyptian embassy legalization, (4) Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication.
Apostille Process
Since Egypt joined the Hague Convention in 2023, documents from member countries need only an apostille stamp instead of full embassy legalization.
Translation Requirements
All foreign documents must be translated into Arabic by a certified legal translator and notarized by the Court of First Instance.
Costs and Timeline
MOFA authentication: 1-3 business days. Translation and court notarization: 2-5 days. Costs: 200-1,000 EGP per document.
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