Egyptian legislation allows eligible persons with disabilities to benefit from exemptions on a car or individual means of transport prepared for their use. However, obtaining the Disability Proof and Integrated Services Card does not automatically lead to receiving a car, because the process includes a medical and functional assessment, a report determining driving ability, and separate financial, technical and customs conditions.
The officially published rules for the car include:
Nevertheless, three different matters must be kept separate:
Having the card or the medical report does not replace meeting the customs conditions, and the availability of the online booking service alone does not guarantee that a new import will be accepted at any given time.
To apply for a customs-exempt car, a person needs the Integrated Services Card and a report from the Specialized Medical Councils that specifies their condition and whether they can drive themselves or through another person, and must then complete the applicable financial, technical and customs requirements. The car is registered in their name and is shipped from abroad directly to them.
Do not pay for a car or an import deposit based only on the card or a medical examination appointment. Wait until you have verified the medical result, the eligibility of the specific car, and the status of import and release procedures with the competent authorities.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Beneficiary | An eligible person with a disability |
| Legal framework | Law No. 10 of 2018 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Executive Regulations |
| Proof of disability | Disability Proof and Integrated Services Card |
| Authority issuing the card | Ministry of Social Solidarity in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Population |
| Car assessment | The Specialized Medical Councils or the competent medical council |
| Customs authority | Egyptian Customs Authority |
| Type of benefit | Exemption from customs duty and value-added tax according to the rules |
| Car ownership | In the name of the person with a disability |
| Car origin | Shipped directly from abroad to the beneficiary |
| Combustion engine | Up to 1,200 cc, no turbo |
| Electric car | Power not exceeding 200 kW |
| Age of imported car | Maximum three years, including the year of manufacture |
| Driving | By the beneficiary or another person according to the medical report and the rules |
| Power of attorney for management | A power of attorney to manage the car at the Real Estate Registry is not accepted under the published rules |
This information is based on the governance procedures issued by the Egyptian Customs Authority and the Integrated Services Card rules of the Ministry of Social Solidarity.
The term "cars for people of determination" refers to cars or individual means of transport prepared for use by a person with a disability, which may benefit from customs and tax exemptions when the conditions are met.
This does not necessarily mean that every car must have special hand controls. The medical report is what determines:
The person with a disability goes through the following stages:
The authorities involved in the process are:
No.
The Integrated Services Card is the official, approved means of proving a disability, its type and its degree, and it gives its holder access to a number of services and benefits. However, benefiting from the car exemption also requires a specialized medical report and financial, technical and customs conditions.
| Document | Its Purpose |
|---|---|
| Integrated Services Card | Proving the disability, its type and degree before various authorities |
| Medical councils report | Determining the car-related condition and driving ability |
| Bank account documents | Proving the financial requirement is met |
| Car documents | Proving compliance of the year of manufacture, engine, origin and ownership |
| Customs documents | Applying the exemption and completing release according to the rules |
Having the card does not automatically exempt the car, and the medical report does not allow importing a car that violates the engine capacity, year of manufacture or origin requirements.
According to the officially published rules, benefiting from the exemption requires meeting an interconnected set of conditions relating to the person, the car, the financing and the use.
The applicant must hold the Disability Proof and Integrated Services Card issued by the Ministry of Social Solidarity in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Population.
A report must be issued by the Specialized Medical Councils or the medical council designated by the Ministry of Health. The report includes the person's details and specifies whether they can drive the car themselves or through another person.
The rules require submitting a declaration that the applicant has not benefited from a customs exemption for a car or individual means of transport during the five years preceding the exemption request.
This period should be checked before every new application, because legislation, draft laws and circulating amendments may use different periods. Rely on the text in force applied by the customs authority at the time of application, not an old summary or a social media post.
The exemption for a car of a person with a disability cannot be combined with another exemption granted under a different law for the same car.
The published rules require a bank account in the name of the exemption applicant or one of their first-degree relatives at Nasser Social Bank or a bank approved by the Central Bank of Egypt. The account must have been opened at least one year before the exemption request, with a deposit of no less than the price of the car at the time the exemption is used.
The bank account is not merely a formal document; it is linked to proving:
Do not transfer money or pay an import company before confirming that the payment method and documents are accepted by the customs authority and the bank.
The car must be shipped directly from abroad to the person with a disability. The published rules do not cover cars located inside free zones.
This means the following must match:
For petrol, diesel or hybrid cars, the engine capacity must not exceed 1,200 cc.
The published rules do not allow an engine fitted with a turbocharger, even if its capacity is below 1,200 cc.
For an electric car, the motor power must not exceed 200 kW.
The maximum age of the imported car is set at three years, including the year of manufacture. This should be interpreted according to the year of application, shipping and release, and you should confirm how customs calculates the years before buying.
| Powertrain | Technical Restriction |
|---|---|
| Petrol | Up to 1,200 cc, no turbo |
| Diesel | Up to 1,200 cc, no turbo |
| Hybrid | Combustion engine up to 1,200 cc, no turbo |
| Electric | Power not exceeding 200 kW |
| Year of manufacture | Within three years, including the year of manufacture |
| Car origin | Directly from abroad in the beneficiary's name |
| Free zones | Not covered under the published rules |
Do not rely on a seller's ad saying "this car qualifies for the disability exemption." The engine code, capacity, charger type, electric power and year of manufacture must be matched against the car's official papers.
If the person does not yet hold the Integrated Services Card, the process starts with the disability proof system.
The Ministry of Social Solidarity explains that the card procedures begin by booking a medical examination appointment through the Ministry of Health and Population's system. After the result shows referral to Social Solidarity, the booking is completed or the applicant goes to the competent social rehabilitation office for the functional assessment.
The Ministry of Social Solidarity lists the following among the card service documents:
These are the card documents, not necessarily the complete list required for the car file. Do not confuse the services card file, the car examination file and the customs file.
The General Administration of Specialized Medical Councils provides an online system for booking a medical examination appointment for applicants seeking a customs-exempt car.
The online system requests data including:
The system stresses entering a correct phone number, because the date and place of the examination are sent by text message.
The applicant can use the medical councils portal to:
After registering, keep:
Do not give your password or verification code to anyone you do not trust, and do not let an intermediary change the phone number to one they own.
The purpose of the examination is not merely to prove a disability exists, since the services card plays the main role in proving disability. The car report, on the other hand, relates to assessing the ability to use and drive the car.
The report may specify:
The published amendment requires the medical report to include the person's details and whether they can drive themselves or through another person.
Do not buy a car with hand controls before the report is issued. The equipment offered by the seller may not match what the committee specifies for the condition.
The answer is not determined by the services card alone, but by the medical report, the legal restrictions and the licence.
The report may state:
The published rules also prohibit issuing powers of attorney to manage the car at the Real Estate Registry, and state that the provisions of the Customs Law apply if the car is sold or handed over to a person not entitled to drive it.
So do not rely on the idea that "any relative can drive it." You must read:
Do not choose the car based on the services card alone. The report is what settles driving ability and suitable equipment.
Request an official document showing:
Do not rely only on the advertised model year. Review:
If it is used, inspect:
The customs exemption does not mean the car is free. The beneficiary may pay for:
Get a written quote that separates the car price from shipping, services and potential costs.
The published rules refer to exemption from the customs duty and value-added tax imposed on the eligible car or individual means of transport. However, this does not mean the beneficiary is automatically exempt from every cost related to purchase, shipping, storage, clearance and licensing.
| Item | Is It Necessarily Covered by the Exemption? |
|---|---|
| Customs duty | Covered according to the exemption conditions |
| Value-added tax | Covered according to the published rules |
| Car price | Paid by the beneficiary |
| Shipping | Not an exempt cost automatically paid by another party |
| Marine insurance | Part of the import cost |
| Storage and demurrage | May be due depending on the duration and release procedures |
| Clearance and services | May carry a cost |
| Medical modifications | Depends on the car and the condition |
| Licensing and insurance | Have separate procedures and costs |
Ask for a total estimate that does not stop at the phrase "customs-exempt."
According to the published governance procedures, the car must be shipped directly from abroad to the person with a disability, and this does not include cars located in free zones.
So do not assume that a car displayed inside a free zone can be brought in under the same system. Verify the car's origin and customs status before paying any amount.
Yes, the published rules address hybrid and electric cars, but each has a different restriction.
The combustion engine capacity is subject to the 1,200 cc limit, with no turbo, according to the announced rules.
You need to know the type of system:
Having an electric motor does not cancel the combustion engine requirement in a hybrid car.
The electric motor power must not exceed 200 kW.
Before importing, check:
Exempt cars carry restrictions on sale, handover and use. The published governance procedures state that powers of attorney to manage the car at the Real Estate Registry are not accepted, and that the provisions of the Customs Law apply if it is found that the car was sold or handed over to a person not entitled to drive it.
You should not rely on a general statement such as "it can be sold after five years" without reviewing the specific file, because disposal may be affected by:
Before any sale, power of attorney or handover, obtain a clear statement from the competent authority.
The car may not match the engine capacity, equipment or type of driving.
A capacity of 1,000 or 1,200 cc is not enough on its own. A turbo makes the car non-compliant with the published rules.
A hybrid car has a combustion engine and is subject to the announced capacity limit, while an electric car is subject to the power limit in kW.
A mismatch in the funder's name, the account-opening date or the payment method may complicate the file.
The published rules require the car to be shipped directly from abroad and do not cover free-zone cars.
Do not pay for a "guaranteed approval letter," an appointment or a committee result. Booking data is the applicant's responsibility, and any incorrect data may expose the file to rejection and legal accountability.
An announcement about finalizing the file of cars already at the port does not automatically mean that new imports are open for all cases.
Do not pay money for a verbal promise to obtain:
These are not interchangeable terms.
| Stage | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Examination booking | Setting an appointment for the medical assessment |
| Examination result | Determining eligibility and the ability to drive or the equipment needed |
| Choosing the car | Selecting a vehicle that meets the conditions |
| Importing | Buying and shipping the car from abroad in the beneficiary's name |
| Arrival at port | The car entering the customs area |
| Customs release | Reviewing the file, applying the exemption and completing procedures |
| Licensing | Registering the car with traffic authorities in the beneficiary's name, with its associated restrictions |
A person may succeed at one stage and have their file stall at another because of a document or a non-compliant car.
The existence of a portal for booking the examination and of published regulations and conditions does not on its own prove that new import applications can begin without suspension or operational restrictions.
Before buying or transferring money, verify on the same day:
It is best to obtain the information from:
The applicant needs an Integrated Services Card, a medical report specifying their driving ability, to meet the financial and customs conditions, and to choose a car that complies with the engine, year-of-manufacture and origin limits.
No. The card proves the disability, but the car requires a medical report and additional technical, financial and customs conditions.
The General Administration of Specialized Medical Councils provides a booking and inquiry system for the medical examination for exempt cars. The system requests the national ID number, the services card number, contact details, the type of disability and the requested customs office.
Inquiries are made through the medical councils system using the login details linked to the application, where you can follow up on the result, print the form and read the instructions.
The published limit is 1,200 cc for petrol, diesel or hybrid engines, and turbo engines are not allowed.
No, under the published governance rules, because staying within 1,200 cc does not cancel the ban on turbo engines.
The rules allow an electric car if its motor power does not exceed 200 kW, provided the other conditions are met.
Yes in terms of powertrain type, but the combustion engine in a hybrid car must comply with the 1,200 cc limit and must not be turbocharged, along with the other conditions.
The published rules do not cover cars located in free zones; they require the car to be shipped directly from abroad in the name of the person with a disability.
The published rules set a maximum of three years, including the year of manufacture. Confirm how this is calculated at the time of import before buying.
Yes. The rules require an account in the name of the exemption applicant or a first-degree relative, opened at least one year before the application, with a deposit of no less than the price of the car at the time the exemption is used.
The published rules state that powers of attorney to manage a car or means of transport licensed in the name of the person with a disability are not accepted at the Real Estate Registry.
No. The exemption covers customs duty and value-added tax according to the conditions, but the beneficiary remains responsible for the price of the car and other costs such as shipping, clearance, equipment and licensing, depending on the case.
Getting a car for people of determination in Egypt is not simply buying an exempt car once you hold an Integrated Services Card. It is a process that connects four main elements:
The officially published rules require the Integrated Services Card, a specialized medical report, the car being shipped directly from abroad in the beneficiary's name, and an engine not exceeding 1,200 cc without a turbo for fuel and hybrid cars, or power not exceeding 200 kW for electric cars, with an age not exceeding three years including the year of manufacture.
Final verdict: Start with the card and the medical examination, then check whether procedures are open, and only after that choose a compliant car and use a documented import channel. Do not pay for a car based on an intermediary's promise, and do not treat an examination appointment or a services card as final approval to import.