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Resignation letter for Egypt — under the new Labour Law, with notice period and labour office certification
Short answer. Fill in five fields and the full letter appears here; open it in the editor to add your national ID and print it. Form (Art. 167): in writing, signed by the worker or a special agent, and certified by the competent administrative authority (Labour Law).
- Employer must decide — 10 days (Art. 167)type the date
- Last working day after 3 months' notice (Art. 156)type the date
Check your own case.
Dates from the text of the law; the employer may release you from the notice.
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Resignation letter · 5 fields
Fill in 5 fields — and your resignation under the new Labour Law is ready
Your name, company, job title, date of the letter and last working day. The full letter appears here; open it in the editor to add your national ID, print it and have it certified.
- Add your national ID and mobile number in the editor.
- Hand in two copies, ask for a signed receipt on yours, then have it certified by the competent administrative authority.
- Work out your dues with the end of service calculator before you resign.
A template for personal use, not legal advice. Rules from Labour Law No. 14 of 2025: written, signed and certified (Art. 167); three months' notice (Art. 156). The labour office certification procedure was not read from an official source.
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Type your name, company and job title and I will prepare the full letter.
Then print it and have it certified.
Deadlines
The rules, with the source
| What | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Form (Art. 167) | In writing, signed by the worker or a special agent, and certified by the competent administrative authority | Labour Law |
| When service ends (Art. 167) | With the decision accepting the resignation; deemed accepted if the employer does not decide within 10 days | Labour Law |
| Withdrawal (Art. 167) | Within 10 days of being told it was accepted, in writing and certified — the resignation is then void | Labour Law |
| Notice (Arts. 156, 161) | Three months for an open-ended contract; it cannot be shortened by agreement, but the employer may release you | Labour Law |
For private-sector, open-ended contracts. Ask your labour office about the certification procedure and documents.
Step by step
What to do, in order
1
Fill in five fields
Name, company, job title, date of the letter and last working day.
2
Open the letter and finish it
Add your national ID and mobile, and sign.
3
Hand it in and certify it
Two copies, a signed receipt on yours, and certification by the administrative authority.
Questions
Does a resignation in Egypt need labour office certification?
Yes, under Article 167 of Law No. 14 of 2025 it must be written, signed by the worker or a special agent and certified by the competent administrative authority. The template has a box for the certification and stamp.
What is the notice period when I resign?
Three months (Art. 156). It cannot be shortened by agreement, but the employer may release you from all or part of it (Art. 161).
What if my employer does not reply?
If the employer does not decide within ten days of the letter, the resignation is deemed accepted (Art. 167); keep working until then.
Can I withdraw my resignation?
Yes, within ten days of being told it was accepted, in writing and certified by the administrative authority (Art. 167).
Is there an Arabic version?
Yes: the same template in Arabic is on the نموذج استقالة page.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
It is free and there is no sign-up: fill in the fields and download. With a free account you can save a copy to your Layers and come back to it.
Official sources
Other documents
Keep the papers in one place
Letters, receipts and notices in one folder you can share with family or a lawyer. The templates and the editor are free; Layers is free for up to 20 people.
A template for personal use, not legal advice.