Arab Republic of Egypt · Official portal — Alexandria Governorate
The documents and fees below are copied verbatim from the district’s official catalogue (report code 83) — no eligibility conditions or application steps are added beyond what it states.
Documents needed
| # | Document name | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insurance policy and a copy of the engineering drawings certified by the decennial insurance pool | 105 |
| 2 | Statement of the site's suitability for building, on planning grounds and building conditions, issued by the competent administrative authority | 110 |
| 3 | Power of attorney or authorisation from the owner to the engineering office | 163 |
| 4 | Soil report (where building on land) | 426 |
| 5 | Calculation of the value of the works | 583 |
| 6 | Insurance policy where the building cost exceeds EGP 1,000,000 (one million pounds) | 612 |
| 7 | Title document for the land | 658 |
| 8 | Proof of identity (original and copy) | 795 |
| 9 | The application as submitted | 925 |
| 10 | Certificate that the works are fit for licensing | 1203 |
| 11 | Calculation notes | 1225 |
| 12 | Three copies of engineering drawings stamped by a syndicate-registered structural engineer, the forms showing the engineer's details and seal | 1339 |
| 13 | Antiquities approval | 1490 |
| 14 | Urban Harmony approval | 1567 |
| 15 | Civil Aviation approval | 1568 |
| 16 | Educational Buildings Authority approval | 1570 |
| 17 | Civil Protection Department approval | 1761 |
| 18 | Approval of the Expropriation and Betterment Committee | 1858 |
| 19 | Approval of the Heritage Preservation Committee | 1859 |
| 20 | Approval of the Multi-Purpose Projects Review Committee | 1861 |
Check the document list before visiting. Ask the responsible office about anything unclear or unavailable to you.
Fee schedule
Initial fees
| Fee code | Fee item | Initial value |
|---|---|---|
| 2939 | Levy for the martyrs, victims, missing and injured of military and terrorist operations | 5.00 EGP |
| 2838 | SMS messaging service charge | 5.00 EGP |
| 1273 | State financial resources development levy | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
| 1157 | Licence examination fee | 60.00 EGP |
| 89 | Stamp duty | 60.00 EGP |
This service’s page from the official catalogue (PDF)
General guidance
General rules: Building, additional-storey and restoration licences and related requests
These are the rules for this kind of request as stated in the law and in official and published sources — not a replacement for the district’s catalogue entry above. Details can differ for your request; check with the district before you apply.
How to apply
- 1Submit the application to the technology centre with the contract with an accredited engineer and the documents (including the document proving ownership, and the insurance policy if required).
- 2The licence file is reviewed within up to 14 days.
- 3Contract a supervising engineer and a contractor and submit the contracts to the technology centre.
- 4The licence file is examined within 10 days, including setting the fees.
- 5Pay the fees and receive the licence within 48 hours of payment.
Legal basis
Sources (6)
- Arabic Wikisource (reproduction of the law text as published in the Official Gazette; original 2008 wording, later amendments not reflected) — 2008-05-11
- Masrawy, reporting a circular from Minister of Local Development Dr Manal Awad — 2024-09-29
- Masrawy (MLD circular) — 2024-09-29
- Masrawy (MLD circular) - overall duration — 2024-09-29
- El Watan News, reporting the Alexandria Governorate Executive Council — 2021-04-17
- El Watan News, citing a Ministry of Local Development report — 2022-08-26