Compliance Egypt raises compliance bar for employers New requirements implement tougher reporting obligations and stricter oversight on foreign workers iStock.com/Derek Brumby Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Wednesday 21 January 2026 Egypt has tightened labour framework for foreign nationals, strengthening enforcement and clarifying how the rules apply in practice, after introducing the Foreign Work Permit Decree last month. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Work Permits Denmark retools its immigration framework for 2026 Compliance Mixed outlook for talent as Sweden cracks down on work permit abuse Work Permits Hungarian work permits under closer scrutiny Compensation Austria raises salary bar for sponsoring foreign workers