Spouse visa - questions - Cairo forum

popmartian

Member

Member since 07 August 2011

Cairo

popmartian

07 August 2011 13:16:45

popmartian

07 August 2011 13:16:45

Cairo

Hi everyone,

I am an expat-in-progress to Cairo (meaning the work visa process is underway), and I plan to get married (in my home country) shortly after I've made the move to Egypt.

My question is: how will I get the visa/residence processed for my wife?

From what I've been told, she will have to travel on a visit visa first and then while she's here we can have the residence approved.

Anyone have an idea how long it takes to get the initial visit visa and how long it is granted for? Also, how long would the residency approval take? Does she absolutely have to travel on visit first or can the residence be processed rightaway before she travels?

Would appreciate any help I can get... Thanks.

alimirza

Serial expat

Member since 09 April 2010

Singapore

alimirza

08 August 2011 00:45:31

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alimirza

08 August 2011 00:45:31

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Singapore

Hello

here is the procedure. She will have to come on visit visa for now as her presence is necessary. normally tourist visa is for 2 month which is extendable easily for another two months on expiry and so on. Change of visa status shouldn't take more then a month or two at max in worst cases

Wild

Contributor

Member since 12 September 2010

Cairo

Wild

08 August 2011 17:47:14

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Wild

08 August 2011 17:47:14

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Cairo

Usually the tourist visa is at the airport in Egypt (i think is about 15 us dollars) and as i know it is valid 30 days. The other visa it will be according with your visa. Good luck

The Egyptian

Serial expat

Member since 04 August 2011

Sydney, New South Wales

The Egyptian

08 August 2011 23:39:27

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The Egyptian

08 August 2011 23:39:27

995

Sydney, New South Wales

Wild wrote:
Usually the tourist visa is at the airport in Egypt (i think is about 15 us dollars) and as i know it is valid 30 days. The other visa it will be according with your visa. Good luck

Visit visa is granted upon arrival at the airport but not for all nationalities

She has to come on visit visa first then process the residence here. Also contact the Egyptian consulate/embassy in your country to check the notary requirements for your marriage papers so they would be recognized in Egypt as valid authentic documents which can be used for residence visa.