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Current practice:
Before the law came into effect, UNHCR’s office in Egypt issued different types of cards to asylum seekers and refugees:
White Card: Issued to asylum seekers as proof of registration, but it does not grant residency.
Yellow Card: Issued to those with valid identity documents; it offers legal protection and a temporary six-month residence permit.
Blue Card: Issued to individuals officially recognised as refugees; it is valid for three years.
2024 Asylum Law:
Article 11 of the law states that the Permanent Committee for Refugee Affairs is responsible for issuing an official document confirming refugee status. The article refers to the executive regulations for determining the document’s validity, required content, and procedures for issuance and renewal.