Beirut:Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates has dispatched specialized teams to Beirut, Kuwait, and Doha to facilitate the issuance and renewal of national ID cards for Egyptian citizens residing abroad.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the initiative began on October 17, 2026, and will last for 10 days. The teams are equipped to issue national ID cards for the first time and renew existing ones. This effort is part of a collaborative program with the Interior Ministry, aimed at improving access to consular services.

Previously, the first phase of this program was implemented in Jordan, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Future missions are planned for Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Italy. The Ministry has encouraged Egyptians living in these and neighboring countries to visit their local Egyptian embassies and diplomatic missions to obtain or renew their national ID cards.