
Claudia
@ExpEgypt
English expat in Egypt
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Lives in Hurghada
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Registration: 29 August 2012
Two Swiss Tourists murdered in Hurghada by ExpEgypt
Two Swiss tourists have been found murdered in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, Switzerland's ATS news agency reported Friday. No immediate details of the crime were available from Swiss authorities, but ATS cited the foreign ministry ...
Update: Egyptian police found a murdered Swiss couple buried in the garden of their house in the Red Sea resort town of Hurgada, a security official told AFP Friday. The official said preliminary investigations revealed the two Swiss citizens, a ... Read More
Two Swiss Tourists murdered in Hurghada
Two Swiss tourists have been found murdered in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, Switzerland's ATS news agency reported Friday. No immediate details of the crime were available from Swiss authorities, but ATS cited the foreign ministry ... Read More
Changing EGP to dollars and sending to UK by UKwriter
Hi. Does anyone have [i]very recent[/i] experience of changing Egyptian pounds to convertible currency and sending the money out of Egypt? (as an individual, not as a company). How did you do it? I'm told the official limit through a bank account is ...
Black market in terms of exchange rates. If you keep these money in Egypt, you won't pay taxes. If you bring them to UK, they become taxable. Read More
Changing EGP to dollars and sending to UK by UKwriter
Hi. Does anyone have [i]very recent[/i] experience of changing Egyptian pounds to convertible currency and sending the money out of Egypt? (as an individual, not as a company). How did you do it? I'm told the official limit through a bank account is ...
The Egyptian bank will have to justify the source of such amount. Why don't you register a company in Egypt? There is no limit to the amount you can bring out of Egypt in foreign currency, but you will face problems in the country of ... Read More
Racism in Egypt by Guestposter36
Im kind of getting sick and tired of dealing with racism in Cairo. I think I reached my boiling point yesterday at Cafe Mex in Heliopolis. I was sitting with a friend of mine and 2 guys in arabic said "since when do slaves come to a classy place ...
This is not particular to Egypt. It is an Arab thing. You will be discriminated for your ethnic origin in all Arab countries, particularly the Gulf and Saudi. White skin, and looking 'foreigner' it is something valued by employers. You can have ... Read More
How to get a bank account by EileenRuth
Hi, Is it possible to open a bank account here without a resident visa? I have tried at HSBC and CIB, and they tell me I need a work permit first. If anyone has opened an account while on a tourist visa, please let me know where. (I am in New ...
There are banks regularly opening accounts to westerner nationals. You have to be introduced. It is a fact, regardless of regulations. All you need is a 6 months visa. 6 months visa. No residence/ work permit. Additionally, foreign nationals are ... Read More
How to get a bank account by EileenRuth
Hi, Is it possible to open a bank account here without a resident visa? I have tried at HSBC and CIB, and they tell me I need a work permit first. If anyone has opened an account while on a tourist visa, please let me know where. (I am in New ...
The information you provided is somehow contradictory, as I have people currently opening bank accounts with no problems at all. This is the case for instance, of people purchasing properties or guaranteeing to the bank an influx of money on regular ... Read More
How to get a bank account by EileenRuth
Hi, Is it possible to open a bank account here without a resident visa? I have tried at HSBC and CIB, and they tell me I need a work permit first. If anyone has opened an account while on a tourist visa, please let me know where. (I am in New ...
Hi, In general western nationals have no problem in opening bank accounts in Egypt with a 6 months tourist visa. But if you an American citizen , things are different. It is because of USA regulations that you are not able to open a bank account, ... Read More
relocation to cairo by stavy
hello everyone i was living in cairo during 2011 for 1 year but i returned to my country. after that experience i realisied that i dont want to stay in europe anymore and i started making steps in order to relocate back to cairo . i found a job ...
Hi, You will not really know whether you got your job, until you actually reach Egypt. It is not right for the company to hire you without issuing a residence and work permit, which is the only legal way in which a foreigner can work in Egypt. In ... Read More
Trouble in Hurghada by Moon Goddess58
Hi all Can anyone tell me if there is any rioting/trouble in Hurghada or is it just confined to Cairo. I want to come to Hurghada within the next six weeks. many thanks
Hi, The reason why things are 'quiet' in Hurghada, apart from tight security, is the lack of political interest of local population made up by bedouins, rural people from the south and tourism workers who do not want to lose their jobs. ... Read More
Golden Retreiver got stolen in Maadi degla area!! by X. Yu
I desperately need some tips/advise and help from people who has experienced this before. I have two dogs, Fido, 6 months cocker spaniel and Max, 4 months Golden Retriver. I have recently moved to a new villa in 208 street and left them both in our ...
If people bothered to come inside, it is because they new the type of dogs you owned. So, the thief is somebody who went to your house before and saw the dogs, or somebody who lives locally, and saw you walking the dogs. You should keep looking ... Read More
How is The Protest situation? by Donysisi
I can only read news from BBC, anyone inside Tahrir square can provide some "inside news"?
All foreigners should avoid assemblies and crowds. People get simply killed. You should avoid going outside and taking pictures, unless you care little about your life. For updates please see: http://english.ahram.org.eg/ Read More
Living in Hurghada by Anonymous888
Hi, I am currently living in Cairo and considering a move to Hurghada to escape the chaos here. Do any EXPATS have advice, suggestions, warnings about living there? I am a teacher and would be looking for a good quality international school in the ...
El Gouna is the only international school on the Red Sea with salaries in line with international standards. You need to be a qualified teacher, with PGCE and teaching experience in your home country. All other schools will hire unqualified ... Read More
Getting married in Egypt by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Egypt or who are about to get married in Egypt to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Egypt? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
It is not difficult to get married in UAE if your fiancee is resident. It is actually fairly easy. There is no such thing as 'living and working' in UAE on a visit visa. It is illegal and it leads to immediate deportation. In order to get ... Read More
Getting married in Egypt by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Egypt or who are about to get married in Egypt to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Egypt? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
It is all a matter of signature verifications. If the documents are issued by the foreign embassy in Egypt, such as a permission to marry, for instance, they do not need to be validated by authorities in sweden and the egyptian embassy in the same ... Read More
Visa extensions by peteregypt
Hi, If anyone wants to know about visa extensions in Hurghada I have put something about this on my website at hello-hurghada.blogspot.com/p/visa.html There is also a paragraph about the government store. Hope it聮s useful Peter
Guys, This isn't a debate about using or not microbuses. I just posted the address of the Passport Office, mentioning reaching it by taxi, and this has been transformed into a life long debates on approaches to life! My goodness..is this ... Read More
Thinking of moving by Paula+anthony
Hi can anyone help me, me and my family would love to move to sharm we have been there 5 time and love it , we have two kids age 12, 6 , and thay are the only reason we are not there already can anyone tell me about schools there and how good thay ...
According to Egyptian law one should be resident. Read More
Thinking of moving by Paula+anthony
Hi can anyone help me, me and my family would love to move to sharm we have been there 5 time and love it , we have two kids age 12, 6 , and thay are the only reason we are not there already can anyone tell me about schools there and how good thay ...
If you want to register your kids in a school in Egypt, state or private school, you will need a full residence permit. You can't do it on a tourist visa. Read More
Thinking of moving by Paula+anthony
Hi can anyone help me, me and my family would love to move to sharm we have been there 5 time and love it , we have two kids age 12, 6 , and thay are the only reason we are not there already can anyone tell me about schools there and how good thay ...
You cannot buy in Sharm, you can only lease unless you area an Egyptian national. Hey, if you buy in Hurghada, it might be freehold, but it does not mean you automatically own the land. This has to be specified in the contract, or the contractor ... Read More
Hello, British Girl moving to SHARM in August 2013 for a long duration by hanzoxx
If anybody has any questions or wants to make new friends message me. I have a lot of friends in Sharm British and Egyptian... I have also worked in Sharm before as an animator in a hotel. I am a nurse in England and I am wanting to find a nursing ...
As Biffy said, there is no such thing as long-term ...in Egypt. If you are looking for, let's say a 3 years contract you need to hold a degree and apply for positions advertised internationally by major recruiting agency, bayt.com ; monsterJobs ... Read More
British woman 26 years old moving to Sharm in 2 weeks, any advice?! by LisaUK36
Hello there. I have pretty much read everything there is to read on the various websites about living in Egypt. After visiting Sharm on holiday a few times I have fallen in love with the place and the people there. I was told on my last holiday (1 ...
Unfortunately many expatriates wanting to relocate to the Red Sea and Sharm do not welcome any advice that is contradicting their plans and hopes for their new life in the sun. They love the place and they will go anyway, literally ignoring ... Read More
Looking to set up a business in Cairo by mydream
Hi, My Husband, whio is Egyptian, and I are looking to start up a business in Cairo. I am British and my husband has spent he last 8 years in the UK, so he speaks fluent English. We were thinking of setting up as tour guides and also as a ...
Considering the current situation in Cairo, I would not suggest to set up any tourist business in the city, unless it involves proving security. you will need to obtain a licence for transportation and tourism business, or you will get in trouble. Read More
Visa extensions by peteregypt
Hi, If anyone wants to know about visa extensions in Hurghada I have put something about this on my website at hello-hurghada.blogspot.com/p/visa.html There is also a paragraph about the government store. Hope it聮s useful Peter
Peter, I am just trying to report some information that can be useful to the public. So I try to be practical and concise. It is not about any particular approach to life, simply going straight to the point, nothing personal. Please cheer ... Read More
Visa extensions by peteregypt
Hi, If anyone wants to know about visa extensions in Hurghada I have put something about this on my website at hello-hurghada.blogspot.com/p/visa.html There is also a paragraph about the government store. Hope it聮s useful Peter
Peter, Western nationals over the age of 60 do NOT need a visa extension. You are free to stay in Egypt as long as you like, with your 30 days entry visa. If you fall into this category, no need for visa extension. You can contact your embassy to ... Read More
Visa extensions by peteregypt
Hi, If anyone wants to know about visa extensions in Hurghada I have put something about this on my website at hello-hurghada.blogspot.com/p/visa.html There is also a paragraph about the government store. Hope it聮s useful Peter
It not unpractical Peter, because people won't walk to the passport office,it can only be reached by car, so it is enough to tell the taxi driver 'jawazaat as siyaah' (Passport office, for tourists). In most middle eastern countries addresses are ... Read More
Visa extensions by peteregypt
Hi, If anyone wants to know about visa extensions in Hurghada I have put something about this on my website at hello-hurghada.blogspot.com/p/visa.html There is also a paragraph about the government store. Hope it聮s useful Peter
You can extend the visa at the 'Jawazaat' Office, Passport Office located behind the Red Sea Governorate. Those western citizens who wish to extend their visa needs to present themselves early in the morning, if they wish to collect their passport ... Read More
work in hurghada
Please send both your CVs to info@expegypt.com Read More
New Born Registration in Egypt by alimirza
Hey Guys Soon I will have my first baby InshAllah. Just wondering what would be registration process as I am an Expat and my wife is Egyptian. Where Do I need to go for registration and what paper work would be required for me to get done in order ...
You made your and my life easier with your answer First thing first : your marriage contract is more than enough Second thing : Your steps to get your child's Egyptian birth certificate can be one of the following two, and I will explain the pros ... Read More
Live music Bars? by kimmiecutie
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In regards to singing professionally, it is something that open like a pandora box. Technically, you should not perform for money unless you have work a permit. Many people work on a tourist visa, but singing is something that attracts attention ... Read More
Mahr - marriage dowry explained by ExpEgypt
Hello everybody, After reading some of the posts in the forum concerning marriages and divorce in Egypt I decided to post some useful information for ladies who might think to enter into a marriage contract with an Egyptian or muslim man in ...
Unless you married in a court, you are actually unmarried according to saudi law, but married in the shariah. You are incurring a big risk in saudi arabia if you entered in an unofficial relationship. If both of you are found in the same apartment ... Read More
Residency visas by movinghome
Up until recently, it used to be that you were entitled to a residency visa if you bought a property of 50k USD However, I can't see this on the official visa site and a developer has told me that buying a property does not entitle you to a ...
there is no upgrade to a multi entry visa. But to make your 6 months or 1 year visa multi-entry you have to go to the immigration, pay a fee, and you will be able to exit up to 3 times within a 6 months period. Once the year expires you have to ... Read More
Residency visas by movinghome
Up until recently, it used to be that you were entitled to a residency visa if you bought a property of 50k USD However, I can't see this on the official visa site and a developer has told me that buying a property does not entitle you to a ...
Any gov website can be safely disregarded. Information are never updated. Laws change and sometime even officials are not sure a bout it. The only way to really know what is currently going on is to have a chat with the officers that 'put the ... Read More
Mahr - marriage dowry explained by ExpEgypt
Hello everybody, After reading some of the posts in the forum concerning marriages and divorce in Egypt I decided to post some useful information for ladies who might think to enter into a marriage contract with an Egyptian or muslim man in ...
First of all, apart from religious issues, according to both Saudi and Egyptian Law a man who takes a second wife needs to inform his first wife FORMALLY. This means that when he goes to court to present the paperwork to marry the second, the court ... Read More
Residency visas by movinghome
Up until recently, it used to be that you were entitled to a residency visa if you bought a property of 50k USD However, I can't see this on the official visa site and a developer has told me that buying a property does not entitle you to a ...
Hi, You can obtain residence based on a property of the value of 50 K USD. You need to beware on the source of legal information, because the developer might have his interests in selling properties in certain areas that will not qualify for the ... Read More
American Student in Cairo Looking to Au Pair/Nanny/Babysit by GarciaS7
Dear Cairo Families, My name is Sara Garcia and I am writing concerning part-time child care positions. I am an American student majoring in Global Security and Intelligence Studies/Arabic at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Presecott, ...
Hi Sara, If you want a professional advice, I would completely avoid mentioning all this travelling, and life story drama. It is extremely interesting from a human perspective, but it might put you seriously down with employers, who are looking for ... Read More
Live music Bars? by kimmiecutie
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It is very well known that in all Arab countries the main source of legislation for civil law, e.g. marriages, family life is the islamic shariah. This is a newspaper article and by no means law, but it states the illegality of unmarital ... Read More
Live music Bars? by kimmiecutie
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It will be easier for you to do your show at major hotels, depending on the kind of music you sing. A note. In Egypt it is illegal to share an accommodation with an unmarried partner, particularly if he is Egyptian. If the occupants are both ... Read More
Mahr - marriage dowry explained by ExpEgypt
Hello everybody, After reading some of the posts in the forum concerning marriages and divorce in Egypt I decided to post some useful information for ladies who might think to enter into a marriage contract with an Egyptian or muslim man in ...
It is null according to Shariah, but it may be valid according to civil law. If your marriage certificate is issued by a court in egypt, you have to prove it in court that is not valid. A word isn't sufficient. It is not clear how the officials ... Read More
Mahr - marriage dowry explained by ExpEgypt
Hello everybody, After reading some of the posts in the forum concerning marriages and divorce in Egypt I decided to post some useful information for ladies who might think to enter into a marriage contract with an Egyptian or muslim man in ...
It vary from country to country, family status and the girl's attributes. E.g. her beauty, education etc. According to the Islamic practice one should choose the woman for marriage based on her religious practice first, but somehow most of society ... Read More
wanna meet great people im NEW in Cairo by chrissy03
Hi i would love to meet people in Cairo. It really starts to get borred hanging around in this great city by myself. Chrissy
Hello Chrissy, Though I can understand your need of looking for friends, I invite you to be cautious in befriending men in Egypt, as your request for friendship might be misunderstand by the male counterpart due to cultural, religious and societal ... Read More
Mahr - marriage dowry explained
Hello everybody, After reading some of the posts in the forum concerning marriages and divorce in Egypt I decided to post some useful information for ladies who might think to enter into a marriage contract with an Egyptian or muslim man in ... Read More
Divorce In Egypt!! by VickyZozo
Never mind all that it was just a question.....Out of curiosity, been happily married to my Egyptian hubby for a year and 1 month :)
Khul'a is a divorce procedure initiated by the woman, who is seeking separation from her husband by returning the 'mahr' (dowry) to her husband. this should be done through a judge or sheikh who will handle the divorce procedures. While according ... Read More
Considering buying Tiba Apartment in Al Ahyaa, Hurgada by skippysue7
Hi, I am considering buying a 1bdrm Tiba apartment, need to make a decision by Monday 27th Feb 2012 as it's on hold for me. Has anyone bought one of these Tiba Development properties, if so, any advice on living/Utilities costs, etc. How easy are ...
Signature verification does not give you ownership, meaning does not change the title deed. It simply verifies the identities of those who signed the contract, not the content of the contract itself. If you intend to sell before 5 years, there is ... Read More
Divorce by tui
I am an English woman, living in the UK. I want to divorce my egyptian husband who is still living in Egypt. Soon after we married, my visa ran out and I had to return to the UK and it has now been 12 months since I had any contact with my husband! ...
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Is it possible for a single man to live on $900/month iin Alexandria by beznas
Retired fixed income single man who wants to relocate to Alexandria. My pension is 900 USD. Is possible to live in a decent neighborhood and correctly without any lavish lifestyle or extravagant expenses. I mean a normal furnished appartment, some ...
It is common for foreigners to work on 6 months and one year temporary residence. Although it is technically illegal, it is a tolerated practice. Depending on the nationality, the person won't go really into any trouble. Alexandria and Cairo ... Read More
Second hand furniture by jeremybright
I am interested in some 2nd hand furniture if you are selling up and moving away from Hurghada
Hi Jeremy, An alternative is to go to a 'najjaar', carpenter. Find some images online, and he will make it according to that design. Read More
Is it possible for a single man to live on $900/month iin Alexandria by beznas
Retired fixed income single man who wants to relocate to Alexandria. My pension is 900 USD. Is possible to live in a decent neighborhood and correctly without any lavish lifestyle or extravagant expenses. I mean a normal furnished appartment, some ...
True food prices are slightly increasing, but those who will be really affected are the poor. Once the IMF loan deal will be completed, prices will go back to normal. Secondly, when we talk about increase we must not forget to mention what is the ... Read More
Re locating to Alexandria by spreston
Hi im relocating from Ireland to work in Egypt in about 6 weeks, my apartment i have been told is in Borg El Arab , west of Alexandria,, im just looking for some info on this area, what is it like, etc
As Ashraf said, Bourg el Arab might not be an ideal place for expatriates. I would use two words to describe it: 1. Islamic. 2. Industrial. Read More
Is it possible for a single man to live on $900/month iin Alexandria by beznas
Retired fixed income single man who wants to relocate to Alexandria. My pension is 900 USD. Is possible to live in a decent neighborhood and correctly without any lavish lifestyle or extravagant expenses. I mean a normal furnished appartment, some ...
You are describing a situation that is only applicable to Cairo. Egypt is a very big country. A EU / USA citizen can easily get up to 1 year extension. (6 months, extendible another 6 months, or 1 year visa). Nobody is under scrutiny here, unless ... Read More
Is it possible for a single man to live on $900/month iin Alexandria by beznas
Retired fixed income single man who wants to relocate to Alexandria. My pension is 900 USD. Is possible to live in a decent neighborhood and correctly without any lavish lifestyle or extravagant expenses. I mean a normal furnished appartment, some ...
You can live comfortably in Egypt with 900 USD per month, without watching every cent. As I mentioned before, some expatriates might not be able to negotiate fair rental prices, an get basically ripped off. 900 USD are roughly 6000 EGP. It is ... Read More
Is it possible for a single man to live on $900/month iin Alexandria by beznas
Retired fixed income single man who wants to relocate to Alexandria. My pension is 900 USD. Is possible to live in a decent neighborhood and correctly without any lavish lifestyle or extravagant expenses. I mean a normal furnished appartment, some ...
900 USD would be considered a 'fat salary' for most Egyptians who will e just happy to earn 300 USD. The reason why many expatriated might go over budget, is due to some choices the make concerning their rented accommodation. If you live in a ... Read More
I would like to bring my car to Egypt. What do I need to do??? Thanks by mona007
I am thinking of moving to Alexandria, Egypt and I would like to bring my car also. Does anybody know what are the formalities for this? Costs? Insurance policy? Thank you.
Hello Mona. I can help you bringing in the vehicle, regardless your residence status. What I would like you to consider instead is if it is worthy, seen you are not sure how long you will stay in Alexandria, unless you plan to sell your car in ... Read More
looking for Italian teacher by kem0
hi, If you are Italian and have some free time and you are willing to teach another person, please leave me a message with your information and how much do you charge per hour. clearly, you should speak English and you live in Sharm. bye
I dont' think the forum is the best place to get to know Italians. You live in Sharm ! Just fetch somebody from an animation team who wants to earn extra cash and get lessons from them. You can also ask shop keepers. They are fluent in Italian, ... Read More
Need to board our cat
Hi, There is a cattery belonging to a German lady that I can really recommend, but it is in Hurghada. Here is the website: cathotel-hurghada.com/ Read More
Visa Expired 6 Months Ago! by TimmyUK
Hi all! My tourist Visa on UK passport expired around 6 months ago now. I just kinda remembered or noticed which is lame on my part. But, what i want to know is, can i stay in Egypt, get the visa renewed and pay some kind of a fine and move on from ...
In order to obtain rights, including that of residence, as wife of an Egyptian citizen , you need a marriage issued or recognised by an Egyptian court. This is not the case for many ladies, who are unfortunately, unable to enjoy legal rights in ... Read More
Dating in Saudi by vinnie2332
Hello! I was wondering if dating is allowed in Saudi, considering all the laws that govern what one does!
If I live alone can I have a male friend come to my apartment? How will anyone know?The porter will know and will report. The neighbours will see and will report. If you have never been married the punishment will be public flogging and of course ... Read More
Family Visa Eligibility by tariq1982
Hi, This post is regarding family visa eligibility. I came in Saudi 5 months ago. Unfortunately company has given me Labor construction (Amel Ma'amari)visa while my job is quite handsome and I have the family status as per company contract. Now ...
You might have to ask your company to cancel your iqamah. Exit the country and enter on a new visa. Read More
FAMILY TRIP 1 YEAR ABROAD - VISA ?
These countries are [art of the Schengen area. If one of them issue a visa for 1 year, you are able to stay in the other countries as well, but you need to land in the country that issued your visa first. Make sure to get a Schengen visa and not a ... Read More
Translators, Registration and Passports - UK Embassy by MrsIsmail
I would just like to hear some experiences from people on the following subjects: 1) has anyone used any of the companies on the UK Embassy in Cairo website's 'Translators list'? If so, who did you use, what did you get translated and what where ...
I don't know about Egypt, but it should be pretty straightforward. What you must consider instead, is the fact that your daughter is now British by descent by being born abroad. She WON"T be ablel to pass her nationality to her children, unless she ... Read More