Peony_xo
English looking for information about Egypt
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NEED HELP... Orfi by Whiskeyeyes2019
Hi everyone. I went through many posts but each says differently about orfi . Some sources saying it doesn't mean anything some claims it does and I'm confused... my story is a bit different as I never planned to be with that men neither him . I ...
@Whiskeyeyes2019 no it’s nothing to worry about… the papers hold no weight. now if you were planning to date or marry in egypt the guy might try to cause trouble , but even then it’s not a legal marriage Read More
Marriage advice by annamanning123
Hi does anyone know how to go about marrying my Egyptian partner. I'm English We both are pretty clueless as to how we can. And also what types of prices are we looking at. And I read we need health checks. And can I get married on a tourist visa. ...
@annamanning123 yeah don’t wanna scare you off but it’s good to be aware so that you know what to expect. Yes most Egyptian men are controlling but there’s two types of controlling - there’s controlling where the guy has bad ... Read More
Marriage advice by annamanning123
Hi does anyone know how to go about marrying my Egyptian partner. I'm English We both are pretty clueless as to how we can. And also what types of prices are we looking at. And I read we need health checks. And can I get married on a tourist visa. ...
@Mahmoud Ezz ”an idea which is not fair”LOL what’s not fair is the way many foreign women are treated in Egypt. This is not an opinion it’s a fact. Or would you prefer that she walk into this situation blind, as if everything ... Read More
Marriage advice by annamanning123
Hi does anyone know how to go about marrying my Egyptian partner. I'm English We both are pretty clueless as to how we can. And also what types of prices are we looking at. And I read we need health checks. And can I get married on a tourist visa. ...
@annamanning123 i see well if there’s a pregnancy involved it makes sense, but still tread carefully hun. Things change after marriage and hopefully you’ve known him long enough to be able to evaluate his character. not entitled to your ... Read More
Marriage advice by annamanning123
Hi does anyone know how to go about marrying my Egyptian partner. I'm English We both are pretty clueless as to how we can. And also what types of prices are we looking at. And I read we need health checks. And can I get married on a tourist visa. ...
What are your reasons for wanting to marry if you don’t mind me askingDoes he have enough money to support you? I’m not being nosy but a ”standard” wedding in Egypt is not the same as one in the UK, actually the Egyptian man ... Read More
Luxor Wives by Peony_xo
Morning all. I am curious to know, whether there have been any stories or successful marriages or relationships between men from Luxor, and foreign women.By successful I mean examples where the woman is not the one paying for everything in order to ...
@Mahmoud Ezz happy new year… kol sana wnta tayeb…… 😉 Read More
Luxor Wives by Peony_xo
Morning all. I am curious to know, whether there have been any stories or successful marriages or relationships between men from Luxor, and foreign women.By successful I mean examples where the woman is not the one paying for everything in order to ...
@Mahmoud Ezz for free ok i guess you’re an exception lol, perhaps it’s a certain type of guy from luxor… but tbh i never experienced anything free in egypt… there was always a fee at the end Read More
Luxor Wives by Peony_xo
Morning all. I am curious to know, whether there have been any stories or successful marriages or relationships between men from Luxor, and foreign women.By successful I mean examples where the woman is not the one paying for everything in order to ...
@Mahmoud Ezz I’m sorry, call me cynical but I could never imagine a guy from Luxor paying for a foreign woman… ever! Read More
Luxor Wives by Peony_xo
Morning all. I am curious to know, whether there have been any stories or successful marriages or relationships between men from Luxor, and foreign women.By successful I mean examples where the woman is not the one paying for everything in order to ...
@Mahmoud Ezz ok but who is paying, is it the man or the woman……? Read More
Egyptian marriage by GuestPoster2013
I am from England and got married to someone from Egypt start of this year I was not happy with the marriage at all and we are still going through the process of divorce nothing has been finalized yet but I have a boyfriend and we want to travel to ...
Just go to a different town is it an orfi or did you marry in cairo? Read More
Luxor Wives
Morning all. I am curious to know, whether there have been any stories or successful marriages or relationships between men from Luxor, and foreign women.By successful I mean examples where the woman is not the one paying for everything in order to ... Read More
Egyptian man/ European woman, opinion? by Princess Anna
Hi all,I'm a 34 year old woman from Europe, and met an Egyptian man, 33, in a restaurant in a touristic place last January. We have seen eachother a few times during my stay, while I was there with my friend. He wanted to see me every day, take off ...
@T105 tbh it will difficult to find out if he’s married but maybe someone else on here knows a way. Normally they keep their marriages hidden. About love, 7 months is barely enough time to know each other, never mind falling in love. Maybe ... Read More
Safety in Egypt after Yesterdays events by stvegas
hello, I wanted to post on this forum because I am looking for the honest opinion of people of are currently living in Egypt. I am supposed to be traveling to Egypt in just a couple of days, with my family, for two weeks. Our itinerary includes ...
I am in hurghada right now tbh I feel safe but i do believe locals are gonna get more desperate cause of the tourism situation. by desperate i mean more ripping off Read More
Marriage fraud by Leila999
hello, is marriage fraud a colossal issue in egypt ?( men coming from egypt ) need some guidiance and insight thanks so much :)
@Peony_xoHe says he is muslim. He also took me to his house. I met his "mother and sister". He also mentioned the Ramadah. -@Luciigseems early days to meet his family to be honest Read More
Marriage fraud by Leila999
hello, is marriage fraud a colossal issue in egypt ?( men coming from egypt ) need some guidiance and insight thanks so much :)
Hello everyone! I met an Egyptian guy in Luxor, in January and since then, h's been in touch with me. He's never asked for money and we are planning to see each other again. But he sometimes vanishes for 1 or 2 days what I think is very weird. Is it ... Read More
Egyptian man/ European woman, opinion? by Princess Anna
Hi all,I'm a 34 year old woman from Europe, and met an Egyptian man, 33, in a restaurant in a touristic place last January. We have seen eachother a few times during my stay, while I was there with my friend. He wanted to see me every day, take off ...
@Princess Anna Hi AnnaTwo red flags:1.) you met him “in a restaurant in a touristic place”. This means he is low paid and probably looking for a way out2.) He claims he doesn’t want an Egyptian woman. Not saying he is one but this ... Read More
Marriage fraud by Leila999
hello, is marriage fraud a colossal issue in egypt ?( men coming from egypt ) need some guidiance and insight thanks so much :)
Yes it’s very common, he’s playing her like a fiddle i’m afraid Read More
Children between foreigner and Egyptian by Egypt_questions
I would like to ask about this situation...I am EU citizen and my partner is Egyptian. If I get married to him and have children with him.1. Is there any reason why should I apply for Egyptian citizenship /passport? (what are pros and cons of ...
@Egypt_questions hopefully someone else can confirm but, from what I recall if your partner is Egyptian Muslim then yes he has the right to forbid you from leaving the country. Indeed there are two different cultures involved, but the main thing is ... Read More
Children between foreigner and Egyptian by Egypt_questions
I would like to ask about this situation...I am EU citizen and my partner is Egyptian. If I get married to him and have children with him.1. Is there any reason why should I apply for Egyptian citizenship /passport? (what are pros and cons of ...
@Egypt_questions in response to point 3… if you believe your partner is the type of guy that could be capable of limiting your freedom of movement… surely you don’t trust him enough to marry him..? Just something to consider Read More
Another advice of love story but little different from others by Guest5932
Hello, I know there are millions of stories of foreign woman asking about advice about "her Egyptian man" and many stories how it ended bad, yet I have not found similar one to mine so looking for advice.We have met online. We are both students, I ...
@Paulína Palová while I don’t see any red flags in your story, one thing you must know is that, regardless of how “modern” or open-minded your friend might come across, in Egyptian culture family comes first. This ... Read More
Help needed about moving in Egypt and marrying an Egyptian officer. by Guest12397
Sabah el kheir. My name is Vanessa. I am a Canadian, i was born there. I write here, hoping to have some informations. I deeply fell in love with an Egyptian. He is an army officer and he is really proud to serve his country. We have been told ...
have you vetted the guy..? Is he or will he marry an Egyptian woman? Age difference, religion…? I was of the belief that policemen can’t marry foreigners but hopefully someone here can clarify…. Read More
Advice on the offer I've received being a scam of some kind... by GuestPoster196
Hello to all of the wonderful members of the Egypt expat forum! 😁. I would have never considered asking this question on a site such as this, however, a Google search on my question brought me here and the responses to that question have ...
@Princess Sara just read about the marriage no no no under no circumstances should you marry him, you’ll be trapped hun and if you marry legally he can even stop you from leaving the country. So let’s say he starts beating you 6 ... Read More
Advice on the offer I've received being a scam of some kind... by GuestPoster196
Hello to all of the wonderful members of the Egypt expat forum! 😁. I would have never considered asking this question on a site such as this, however, a Google search on my question brought me here and the responses to that question have ...
@Princess Sara yes of course in the beginning he paid for everything, to look like a “good guy”, now you’ve seen his true colours and by now you’re already in too deep. Yes the money issue is a red flag but I would say ... 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’ve been here for a while now and i’m beginning to ...
Lol a spade is a spade I’m not blaming religion at all, I’ve just noticed that there’s a lot of judgement based on race or background... yes indeed nowhere is perfect and racism exists everywhere but to be so open about it in ways ... 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’ve been here for a while now and i’m beginning to ...
In a way I do get the separate pricing because most Egyptians just cannot afford to pay extortionate prices, but according to nationality, seriously?? I don’t know anywhere in the world where this would be OK.... only Turkey comes to mind 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’ve been here for a while now and i’m beginning to ...
One thing that I’ve noticed and don’t like is the racist attitudes, and it’s everywhere. First of all, you are charged different prices according to nationality, sometimes even given different menus... I’ve seen groups of ... 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’ve been here for a while now and i’m beginning to ...
It’s really sad that you’ve had this experience, not to mention the fact that tourism is already declining there... they’re not exactly helping themselves are they. I never did understand that. I think it’s ego. The men ... 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’ve been here for a while now and i’m beginning to ...
I would be interested to read that. About dependence I meant the people working in resorts along the Red Sea depend on foreign tourists as a source of income, yet do seem to resent them at the same time. That’s what I observed anyway. I ... 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’ve been here for a while now and i’m beginning to ...
I’ve noticed that there’s both a sense of resentment and dependence on tourists. People are very nationalistic yes even the ones that claim to hate their country. About the ripping off, actually I’ve noticed that even some expats ... Read More
Convince Egyptian man of my love for him by Ankhesenamon34
I am madly in love with an Egyptian man. However, he is married to an Egyptian woman and has children. I heard he's been divorced for 2 years and his wife wasn't the main reason already. He turned me down when he seemed in love at first. We ...
It seemed like he wanted you to be the other woman, aka mistress... would you be happy with that? Knowing that you were also married while talking to him means he would not have any respect for you. Unless you’re looking for a sugar daddy I ... Read More
Seeking for advice by badawiyyamuhd
Hi my name is rabiatu Muhammed am from Nigeria and we are planning on coming to Egypt for business me and my husband pls any advice as we don't know what and how to start am also a hair stylist can I get a job there? My husband is a business man ...
I would also like to know Read More
How to do divorce to Egyptian by Bombshell
Hi I am from uk my ex husband is from Egypt he lives in uk now for last 2years we married in Egypt in 2010 he is Christian I now want to divorce my husband after he has lied n cheated on me and has been violent to also just used me to get his visa ...
They certainly have a very strange arrangement if she’s living in another country. It’s difficult as I’m sure you have strong feelings for him. But, personally and if I were you I would stay away and better to be with a single man ... Read More
How to do divorce to Egyptian by Bombshell
Hi I am from uk my ex husband is from Egypt he lives in uk now for last 2years we married in Egypt in 2010 he is Christian I now want to divorce my husband after he has lied n cheated on me and has been violent to also just used me to get his visa ...
Anna, if he married in Egypt I don’t see how he could get a divorce in the uk. From what I understand Coptic divorce is only permitted by the church. Somebody else might be able to give a more accurate response but please be careful either ... Read More
Lawyer in Hurghada - Orfi contract by paulinkakrk
Hi people ! I'm new here and pretty sure that question was already asked but i want to know, do you have any "legit" lawyers here in Hurghada which i can meet and sing this contract ? I already know i want to do this, just want to pick ...
Not true about orfi unfortunately, they are still legally binding contracts (within Egypt) and can be a pain in the derrière if you don’t have your own copy Read More
Possible pregnancy while working by Pangetssss
Hi. Thank you for those who will answer. I am currently working here in Egypt and just recently slept with an Egyptian guy. I wonder what will happened if I got pregnant? Will theres a law that I will possibly break or what? Thank you. [b][/b]
I don’t know about you but the man is definitely breaking the law by having sexual relations outside of marriage. Or did you get an orfi paper? Read More
Water charges in hurghada by ROSEBERT1
Hi - we've recently taken ownership of our newly developed property in hurghada, which we absolutely love. However, since the start of the year the water charge per tonne has increased from 40le to 50le and now one of our neighbor's has ...
That’s one of the problems with complexes they are attractive as they’re usually cheaper and have a pool etc but they do tend to add charge upon charge for the resident. And then there’s the off chance that they might go bust. ... Read More
Egyptian marriage recognised/legal outside of Egypt? Divorce needed? by TheLondonPen
Hi everyone, I really hope someone can offer some advice or point me in the right direction to where I can be advised about this. A very long time ago, I met and fell in love with an Egyptian man. Long story short, after a long distance ...
Thank you best of luck too, and don’t hand too much money over to any lawyers maybe get connected to someone through the embassy, or get suggestions Read More
Egyptian marriage recognised/legal outside of Egypt? Divorce needed? by TheLondonPen
Hi everyone, I really hope someone can offer some advice or point me in the right direction to where I can be advised about this. A very long time ago, I met and fell in love with an Egyptian man. Long story short, after a long distance ...
Yes I wish I’d have done my research too, I only married orfi but discovered that even they hold some weight unless you yourself have a copy. My advice to anyone would be to not listen to others and to research your rights as well as the laws ... Read More
Question to Egypt people by Pascha amina
I ask anyone who thinks they can give me the right answer to do so. My husband is Egyptian, I am German. (Same age) We have known each other for 6 years and got married 3 years ago in Alexandria. His family knows me. I have sponsored him since I ...
Also you say you met him in Dubai - a very wealthy country so there was absolutely no excuse for you to be paying his keep. Read More
Question to Egypt people by Pascha amina
I ask anyone who thinks they can give me the right answer to do so. My husband is Egyptian, I am German. (Same age) We have known each other for 6 years and got married 3 years ago in Alexandria. His family knows me. I have sponsored him since I ...
Well it’s not my place to say but I were you I would take up the offer of a divorce. He doesn’t respect you, he doesn’t provide for you... in his mind there’s no need because he hasn’t had to work hard to keep you. ... Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
Lelit they are very charming and dare I say handsome in the beginning. And it’s not always in a sleazy way. After marriage it’s a different story. Also I’ve met bad men from all nationalities it really depends on his character and ... Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
Bon15 so sorry to hear about your husband, I can’t imagine how painful it must have been to go through. It’s disgusting that someone tried to take advantage of you at this terrible time, but not surprising. There’s a lot of ... Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
@Tarnyaellan Lol in one of my finger biting moments I was thinking of wearing a burka there as well. I have been to Cairo and Aswan, both are amazing but too dry for my liking. But will definitely have to check Sharm out. I was planning to go ... Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
It’s a real shame you’re scared to go back to Luxor again. It’s one big community there though so impossible to hide. To be honest I’ve never known anywhere like it. Yeah he’s from the West Bank all kinds of things ... Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
Wow he forced you to hand it over? Can they do that? Sorry to say but the law is messed up over there so much corruption and injustice. But I do love the 24/7 sun and low cost living... not so into the men anymore after my experience lol... though ... Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
We “married” in Qurna Luxor it’s pretty lawless over there. Husband was wearing a tracksuit. Yes you have to choose your lawyer carefully in Egypt, have spoken to a few that have turned out to be “pervs”. Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
Haha yes in Luxor everyone knows everything, within a night of arrival I guarantee everyone will already know who you’re with and what hotel you’re staying at. It’s weird and unnerving. I just find the whole thing unfair. These men ... Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
Thanks for your reply but I was told that if I refuse to stay with him in Egypt he can get the police to bring me to him lol. Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
My thoughts exactly, everyone gives contradicting advice on orfi... some say it’s a legally binding contract others say that it’s not worth the paper it’s written on. Either way I find the whole thing really unfair because most of ... Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
Thank you, I may do that Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
I don’t think he is married Mohamed he is really unmarriageable if that’s a word, just he slept with another woman during our orfi marriage and I have proof of that Read More
Advice on Orfi by Peony_xo
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ...
Kelaney I am living in the U.K. and it was registered in Luxor in a lawyer’s office Read More
Advice on Orfi
Hi everyone. I would really appreciate any advice on this complicated matter. I signed an orfi contract 3 years ago with an Egyptian male and I want out. I recently discovered that he physically cheated with another woman at the start of our ... 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 ...
I can’t give you much advice on required documents but please think very, very carefully before marrying in Egypt. It’s incredibly difficult to get a divorce, and you will be at your husband’s mercy, as it’s very much a ... Read More
What is the Covid 19 situation by Aba.power
Hi everyone just wondering what the covid situation is in Sharm, Hurghada and Cairo. These days as most countries are on Red. It is hard to get an update. I am hoping to move in the near future Ireland is in lockdown for at least November. Thank ...
I have just returned from Hurghada and I can tell you it was a relief to be away from the constant fear p*rn being drummed into our ears on a daily basis. The general consensus over there is that Egypt is Covid free, which I’m sure isn’t ... Read More