moesslacher
Austrian expat in Egypt
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Austrian
Speaks German, English
Registration: 14 October 2020
Flying Lessons in Cairo by Stephen-Jones
Hi, I've recently moved to Cairo from the UK and will be here for about 6 years, work permitting. I'm a fully qualified flying instructor, which I worked as part time at weekends before coming to Egypt. I am now looking into the ...
@Mohamed Hassan66Please, gentlemen, read the whole thread and you will understand that your question makes no sense... (just my two cents)Best regards,Friedrich Read More
Need advice about living in Zamalek or Maadi by GuestPoster16122
Hello my name is Laura, I am cuban and will move to Cairo next year. can some advise me about living in Zamalek or Maadi? office located in Garden city. how is traffic these days? it is nice to drive in the area? thank you in advance.
@GuestPoster16122I recommend to make friends with some local people you can fully trust and ask them to find a suitable apartment for you to rent. They should first give the impression to the landlord / landlady that they would like to rent the ... Read More
Looking for work!
@Al Azim: Are you aware that this thread is 13 years old? Read More
Office Manager
Programme Management Consultant of Improved Water and Wastewater Services Programme is hiring: Office Manager Qualifications: 鈥� Arabic mother tongue 鈥� English at advanced level, written and spoken 鈥� Very good Microsoft Word ...
foreign girl lives with egyptian guy by Mohamed .Samir39
is it okay for a foreign girl to live with Egyptian guy in his own apartment , Not rented ..? any problems in that?
@Misterbig_Ireland I don't normally take part in discussions here, but Misterbig_Ireland's post spoke so much from my heart that I just want to thank him for it.With my best wishes to all who read that,Friedrich (Austrian "part-time" expat who lives ... Read More
Nile cruise by Marti888
Can anybody recommend a good tour operator middle/high class for aa 5/6 day cruise on the Nile? Thanks in advance
@moderatorOkay, thank you. I have sent a private message with the contact details. Sorry for not following the code of conduct. Read More
Nile cruise by Marti888
Can anybody recommend a good tour operator middle/high class for aa 5/6 day cruise on the Nile? Thanks in advance
Mr Ibrahim Shehata organises Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan. The best way to contact him is via WhatsApp at ***. I have known him for 5 years and he and his brothers are very nice, knowledgeable and reliable. I can recommend them ... Read More
Birth certificate by marteria1997
Hello everybodyi was in vacation with my pregnant girlfriend in egypt, she gave birth to a boy (2 month to early), the health department refused to give me a birth certificate because i couldnt provide a marriage certificate (were not married), did ...
@marteria1997 Have you already contacted your or her embassy or both?Good luck for the three of you! Read More
Tennis Partner - Cairo
@AdamOmar95: you might not have noticed but you are replying to a message which is almost 10 years old. Read More
Single female Moving to Egypt by AmandaMirille
Hi all, my name is Amanda and I'm new to the forum. I am moving to Egypt in the next six months, but have some questions. I want to live in a small town away from the touristy areas - I am open to any location, I am moving to Egypt to study the ...
@Mohanad Tarek91 The post you are referring to is more than six (!) years old. Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Egypt? Is the public postal ...
@azzahusseinrezk:Are you aware that the post you are referring to is almost 4 years old?If you want to send letters, documents, etc. I also recommend DHL, especially if reliable and fast delivery are important.Good luck,Friedrich Read More
Worst experience, please help. by Guest987456
I moved to Egypt with high hopes and in the beginning I loved the way Egypt looked visually and although the people in general seemed fun I still did not understand them properly. I鈥檝e been here for a while now and i鈥檓 beginning to ...
@Miranda4 I fully agree to all what you are saying (unfortunately I can give your post only one like - it deserved ten or more!). I've been here almost five years and have very good Egyptian friends I can rely on 150%.聽By the way: the guest ... Read More
Visa for over 60 year olds still required? by Marti888
Good evening everyone, I wonder if anyone can give me an answer to my question. Do foreigners from Europe still need a visa for Egypt (Dahab) after their 60 birthday- A friend of mine told me , it is no longer required. Thanks for your ...
@Miranda4 Yes, this is true for mobile phone providers. I am just lucky that I have Egyptian friends who got me a SIM card on their name. So this one never expires... ;-) And for the landline (I have one with WE) they have obviously not put my visa ... Read More
Visa for over 60s by Shellybelly
Hi been living in hurghada now for a year in April 2020. Have visa until 19th April but have lived for 1 year here without returning to uk, on the 5th April. People keep telling me I have to leave the country for 1 day after 1 year but to me this ...
@Miranda4 Thank you for the warning. Actually I had the same impression and never used their services. For me getting my tourist visa sticker on arrival works well and I don't need anything else. But of course many other nationalities need a ... Read More
Visa for over 60s by Shellybelly
Hi been living in hurghada now for a year in April 2020. Have visa until 19th April but have lived for 1 year here without returning to uk, on the 5th April. People keep telling me I have to leave the country for 1 day after 1 year but to me this ...
@Garneta De Nuweiba聽The procedure is when you arrive at Cairo airport (probably also valid for other airports in Egypt) and if you are an EU-citizen (other nationalities please check with your embassy): - buy a 25 USD sticker at a bank counter ... Read More
Visa for over 60 year olds still required? by Marti888
Good evening everyone, I wonder if anyone can give me an answer to my question. Do foreigners from Europe still need a visa for Egypt (Dahab) after their 60 birthday- A friend of mine told me , it is no longer required. Thanks for your ...
@Marti888聽Dear Martina, thank you for your offer to which I will get back to with pleasure should I be around Dahab one day.Should you be in Cairo I would like to offer you the same... ;-)Best,Friedrich Read More
Visa for over 60 year olds still required? by Marti888
Good evening everyone, I wonder if anyone can give me an answer to my question. Do foreigners from Europe still need a visa for Egypt (Dahab) after their 60 birthday- A friend of mine told me , it is no longer required. Thanks for your ...
@Marti888聽I am over 60, from Austria, and still come in with a 25 USD tourist visa. The only advantage of being over 60 is that you can stay as long as you want and don't have to pay for expired visa when you leave again.... At least I never ... Read More
Visa for over 60s by Shellybelly
Hi been living in hurghada now for a year in April 2020. Have visa until 19th April but have lived for 1 year here without returning to uk, on the 5th April. People keep telling me I have to leave the country for 1 day after 1 year but to me this ...
@kerry96聽I just have the experience that I was once sent to the immigration office at Cairo airport because the lady at the passport control said that my visa was expired and I had to pay a fine. I went there and explained that I thought there ... Read More
Cat Hotel or animal care by BN21
We have to travel to Europe and would need to leave our cats in Cairo for 2 Weeks, does anyone have a recommendation for a cat or pets hotel?
Good morning BN21, Hmmm... I've lived in Cairo for almost four years now and was tempted to adopt one of the many street cats that even made it to the 15th floor of our building where my flat is. But I decided against it - I'm a cat ... Read More
Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update April 2021 by jimclayton05
Hello all, I thought I would post my experience in extending my Egyptian Tourist Visa in case anyone is about to attempt the procedure. I arrived in the country and got the standard 30 day visa, but wanted a few extra weeks to look around. This ...
Re: Tony I also don't look like 45 - I guess this guy just wanted to make my day... :) Safe journey! Read More
Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update April 2021 by jimclayton05
Hello all, I thought I would post my experience in extending my Egyptian Tourist Visa in case anyone is about to attempt the procedure. I arrived in the country and got the standard 30 day visa, but wanted a few extra weeks to look around. This ...
Sorry that you have had obviously such bad experiences. I live in Cairo since almost 4 years and my experience with the people was neither better nor worse than in any other country I have lived so far - my home country included. I guess I was just ... Read More
Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update April 2021 by jimclayton05
Hello all, I thought I would post my experience in extending my Egyptian Tourist Visa in case anyone is about to attempt the procedure. I arrived in the country and got the standard 30 day visa, but wanted a few extra weeks to look around. This ...
Brief update: when I last left Cairo I overstayed my visa expiration by more than two months. The lady at the immigration counter at the airport just shook her head and asked me to see the gentleman in the office to pay a fine... So I saw the ... Read More
Poker by Sam_Farhoh
Hi there, Am a bit bored in Cairo, and would like to play some poker (No-Limit Hold'Em). I tried a few casino's but it seems that all of 'em have strange "Texas Hold'em" variant (more like a mix between Poker and Blackjack). Do you know any place ...
Dear "Brutte", I am not sure if you are aware that this thread is 10 years old? Nevertheless, I think it is a good idea to revive this idea. When I asked for a proper Poker table in a Casino here in Zamalek the very friendly croupier ... Read More
Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update April 2021 by jimclayton05
Hello all, I thought I would post my experience in extending my Egyptian Tourist Visa in case anyone is about to attempt the procedure. I arrived in the country and got the standard 30 day visa, but wanted a few extra weeks to look around. This ...
Thank you very much, mtdd, this is very helpful (don't worry, I won't quote you ... ;) As I am also over 60 and will have overstayed my visa by around two months I now don't expect any troubles when leaving Egypt in two weeks. Read More
Recommended hair colourist in Cairo by cheekykitty
Hi, I am an Indonesian who has moved to Cairo for work couple of months ago. I have settled in for several things, like restaurants, shops, and gyms, but now I want a breathe of fresh air for my hair style and there comes the confusion. That is ...
You are obviously one of the very, very optimistic people here ... ;) Stay safe and take care, F. Read More
Cat sitter in Maadi by asky2015
Hey all. I'm looking for a cat sitter. We would like someone to check up on our cat once or twice at the end of this month. Willing to pay for your visit. Please let me know if your interested.
Sorry, but I don't think you are aware that they were looking for a cat sitter for end of December 2015(!)... Read More
Recommended hair colourist in Cairo by cheekykitty
Hi, I am an Indonesian who has moved to Cairo for work couple of months ago. I have settled in for several things, like restaurants, shops, and gyms, but now I want a breathe of fresh air for my hair style and there comes the confusion. That is ...
Sorry, but are you aware that this thread is already almost four years old? Best regards and welcome to Cairo Friedrich Read More
Medical Massage sought-after
Dear everyone, Do you happen to know a place in Cairo, Zamalek (ideally walking distance from Flamenco hotel) where I can get a medical massage (physiotherapy, osteopathy, healing massage etc)? It can be an institute or a private person offering ... Read More
Do you prefer furnished or unfurnished rentals? by zeyadahakim
Being in the situation of having an apartment to rent out, I was wondering what do you prefer being an expat looking for rental properties? Would you prefer having the landlord furnish it completely and charge extra for the furniture? Or a ...
I am currently renting my third apartment in Zamalek since I started to live here in 2018 and all of them I rented fully furnished. Although I know some people who'd prefer buying their own furniture I reckon that for the majority of potential ... Read More