The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday, September 25, 2026, that it will be sending teams from the Civil Registry Authority to several Egyptian diplomatic and consular missions abroad. The teams will be responsible for issuing and renewing national ID cards for Egyptian citizens living in those countries. The initiative aims to provide citizens with easier access to essential documents.
According to the ministry, the teams will start their work in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi and Dubai) from October 3 to 13, 2026. They will then travel to Qatar, Lebanon, and Kuwait from October 17 to 27, 2026, followed by Saudi Arabia (Jeddah and Riyadh) from October 31 to November 10, 2026. The teams will also visit Greece and Italy from November 14 to 24, 2026, and France from November 28 to December 8, 2026.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Egyptian citizens in the mentioned countries who wish to obtain a national ID card for the first time, renew their existing card, or replace a lost one, to contact the relevant Egyptian diplomatic or consular mission. Citizens can inquire about the procedures and schedules for receiving the service. This move aims to facilitate the process of obtaining essential documents for Egyptian citizens living abroad.
Egyptian citizens residing in neighboring countries can also apply for national ID cards at the diplomatic missions that will host the Civil Registry Authority teams. This will be done in coordination with the relevant mission and during the specified periods. The ministry's initiative seeks to improve services for Egyptian citizens abroad and enhance their overall experience.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized its commitment to providing better services to Egyptian citizens worldwide. By sending teams to issue national ID cards, the ministry aims to reduce the burden on citizens who would otherwise have to travel long distances to obtain these essential documents. This move is part of the government's efforts to improve the lives of its citizens, both at home and abroad.
The national ID card is a vital document for Egyptian citizens, and its renewal or replacement can be a complex process. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' initiative seeks to simplify this process and make it more accessible to citizens living abroad. By providing this service, the ministry hopes to enhance the overall experience of Egyptian citizens living abroad and improve their connection to their home country.
The Egyptian government has been working to improve its services for citizens abroad, and this initiative is part of that effort. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to work with other government agencies to provide better services to Egyptian citizens worldwide. The move is expected to benefit thousands of Egyptian citizens living abroad, who will now have easier access to essential documents.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is sending teams to several countries to issue and renew national ID cards for Egyptian citizens living abroad.
- The teams will visit several countries, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Italy, and France, between October and December 2026.
- The initiative aims to provide Egyptian citizens with easier access to essential documents and improve their overall experience living abroad.
