
EGYPT · EXPORT PROCEDURES
GOLD EXPORT GUIDE
EGYPT
Complete documentation and procedures for legal gold export from Egypt.
Legal Compliance
Full Documentation
Secure Transport
Customs Cleared
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
EXPORT
REGULATIONS
REGULATORY BODY
EMRA permits, Central Bank clearance.
TRADING HUBS
Cairo, Alexandria
TIMELINE
7-12 business days
From permit application to export clearance
ESTIMATED COSTS
EMRA permit: $600-2,000 | Central Bank: $400 | Customs: $300
EXPORT PROCEDURE
STEP-BY-STEP
PROCESS
1. EMRA permit → 2. Central Bank → 3. Customs → 4. Export
01
License
Obtain export license from regulatory body.
2-4 weeks
02
Assay
Professional assessment and valuation.
24-48 hours
03
Documentation
Complete all customs and bank paperwork.
3-5 days
04
Clearance
Customs inspection and approval.
1-3 days
05
Export
Secure transport and international shipment.
1-2 days
EXPORT TIPS
BEST
PRACTICES
EMRA approval required
Central Bank of Egypt clearance
Cairo or Alexandria export
Maintain documentation copies
COST BREAKDOWN
EXPORT LICENSE & EGYPT FEES
ESTIMATED COSTS
| ITEM | COST RANGE (USD) | PROCESSING TIME | ISSUING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export Permit / License | $500 - $3,000 | 5-14 business days | DGSM / Minerals Commission |
| Assay / Purity Certificate | $200 - $1,000 | 24-48 hours | Simba Lab / UNBS / PMMC |
| Certificate of Origin | $100 - $500 | 1-3 business days | Chamber of Commerce |
| Customs Declaration (SAD) | $200 - $600 | Same day | Revenue Authority (URA) |
| Secure Transport / Insurance | Variable (1-3% of value) | 5-7 business days | Brinks / Insured Air Freight |
Costs vary based on gold quantity, destination country, and expedited processing requests. Contact our export team for precise quotes.
EXPORT SUPPORT
NAVIGATE
Export Compliance.
Our export compliance team provides end-to-end support for documentation, licensing, and customs clearance. Response within 4 business hours.