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 | Copy of the shop licence | 698 |
| 2 | Proof of identity (original and copy) | 795 |
| 3 | The application as submitted | 925 |
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 | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
| 2838 | SMS messaging service charge | 5.00 EGP |
Final fees
| Fee code | Fee item | Initial value |
|---|---|---|
| 2877 | Fee for issuing a copy of official records | 5.00 EGP |
This service’s page from the official catalogue (PDF)
General guidance
General rules: Public premises (shop) licences (Law 154/2019)
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.
Conditions
- Premises in unlicensed buildings receive temporary licences ending at the end of 2027, under Article 3 of the Public Premises Law.
- A public premises licence may be cancelled if the premises are removed or moved, or if the licensed activity is changed without a licence (Art. 25).
Legal basis
Sources (6)
- El Watan News (launch press conference, Ministry of Local Development) — 2026-07-28
- El Watan News — 2026-07-28
- Masrawy, quoting Minister of Local Development Dr Manal Awad — 2026-07-27
- Masrawy, quoting the Minister — 2026-07-27
- El Watan News, citing Law 154/2019 Art. 25
- Al-Ahram Gate, citing a Ministry of Communications statement of 27 July 2026 — 2026-07-29