Egypt, Arab Rep.
Egypt, Arab Rep.
Population
84,474,427
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Income Group
Lower middle income
Female Population
41,256,935
% of Women in the Workforce
24%

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QuestionAnswer
Passports & Citizenship 
Can an unmarried woman apply for a passport in the same way as a man?Yes
Married women have to provide proof of marital status.
Can a married woman apply for a passport in the same way as a man?
No
Can an unmarried woman confer citizenship on her children in the same way as a man? Yes
Can a married woman confer citizenship on her children in the same way as a man? Yes
Can a woman convey citizenship to her non-national spouse in the same way as a man?No
Travel & Movement 
Can an unmarried woman travel outside the country in the same way as a man?Yes
Can a married woman travel outside the country in the same way as a man?Yes
Can an unmarried woman travel outside her home in the same way as a man?Yes
Can a married woman travel outside her home in the same way as a man?Yes
Jobs and Businesses 
Can an unmarried woman get a job or pursue a trade or profession in the same way as a man?Yes
Can a married woman get a job or pursue a trade or profession in the same way as a man?Yes
Can an unmarried woman register a business in the same way as a man? Yes
Can a married woman register a business in the same way as a man? Yes
Contracts 
Can an unmarried woman sign a contract in the same way as a man?Yes
Can a married woman sign a contract in the same way as a man?Yes
Head of Household 
Can an unmarried woman be “head of household” or “head of family” in the same way as a man?..
Can a married woman be “head of household” or “head of family” in the same way as a man?No
Finances 
Can an unmarried woman open a bank account in the same way as a man?Yes
Can a married woman open a bank account in the same way as a man?Yes
Do married couples jointly share legal responsibility for the family’s financial expenses? No
Household decisions 
Can an unmarried woman choose where to live in the same way as a man?Yes
Can a married woman choose where to live in the same way as a man?Yes
Are married women required by law to obey their husbands?Yes
Constitutional rights 
Article  7 does not have gender as a protected category for non-discrimination.
Is there a non-discrimination clause covering gender or sex in the constitution?
No
Does the constitution guarantee equality before the law?Yes
The principles of Islamic law are the chief source of legislation.
 
 
Are either customary or personal law valid sources of law under the constitution?
Yes
If either customary or personal law are valid sources of law, are they considered invalid if they violate constitutional provisions on nondiscrimination or equality?No