Executive Summary
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has established and developed the regulatory framework governing holiday home units in Egypt through Ministerial Decree No. 209 of 2025 and Ministerial Decree No. 801 of 2025.
The framework addresses licensing, registration, tourism suitability, health and safety standards, and inspection and monitoring mechanisms. Ministerial Decree No. 801 of 2025 specifically regulates the third category of holiday home units and imposes additional technical and operational requirements on standalone buildings containing at least eight residential units, including their exclusive dedication to tourist accommodation and the prohibition of changing their use during the license period.
Key Highlights
- General Regulatory Framework: Ministerial Decree No. 209 of 2025 establishes the general legal framework applicable to holiday home units, including licensing, registration, tourism suitability, and health and safety requirements.
- Third Category: Ministerial Decree No. 801 of 2025 specifically regulates the third category of holiday home units.
- Eight-Unit Requirement: Standalone buildings containing at least eight residential units are required to be exclusively dedicated to tourist accommodation.
- Technical and Operational Standards: The third category is subject to specific technical and operational requirements and hotel-like standards.
- Use Restriction: The use of the building may not be changed during the license period.
- Regulatory Oversight: The framework provides for inspection and monitoring mechanisms to verify compliance with the applicable standards.
Areas / Sectors Affected
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Real Estate Investment
- Alternative Accommodation
- Property Owners & Investors
- Tourism Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
Publication Information
Publisher : Saqaan & Partners – Advocates & Legal Consultants
Publication : Legal updates
Jurisdiction : Egypt
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