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Instructions of Divorce Process
For Egyptian Citizens


1. The consulate cannot perform divorce process for Christians,     however, can authenticate the divorce documents issued by the     local authorities.

2. The Egyptian consulate will not process any divorce process     without the presence of the spouse, in case of the spouse     resides in Egypt, the husband may authorize someone to     divorce the spouse on his behalf, by giving him a Power of     Attorney.

3. To process the divorce at the Consulate, it requires the     followings:
    •The presence of both parties with their passports.
    •The original marriage certificate.
    •4 passport pictures for each of them.

4. The consulate gives a copy of the divorce certificate to the     husband, a copy to the wife and sends a copy to be registered     in Egypt.