FranceThePsychic
American expat in Egypt
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About me
American
Lives in Dhahab, South Sinai
Speaks Fluent in English, Native Spanish, Italian Basic-only
Registration: 21 February 2023
NEW VISA COSTS 2024? by FranceThePsychic
I need to pay the penalty for overstaying in the country plus the cost of a new VISA. From the information I've found the prices are outdated plus I've been told it is also arbitrary what you're charged depending on the mercy of the immigration ...
@faithhope301Thanks for sharing! If they are ultimately getting the payment in EGP, why not pay in EGP directly instead of having to go through USD to EGP? It is unnecessarily most costly. Also, do you know how much is the fee per each month ... Read More
NEW VISA COSTS 2024?
I need to pay the penalty for overstaying in the country plus the cost of a new VISA. From the information I've found the prices are outdated plus I've been told it is also arbitrary what you're charged depending on the mercy of the immigration ... Read More
Help for a German friend by FranceThePsychic
Hi fellow expats!I have a German friend that has gone through trials and tribulations to get his passport renewed and now he is prepared to finally leave Egypt, today at the immigration offices in Cairo they told him he has to pay 3,770 EGP fine or ...
https://www.egyptvisaspro.com/news/visa … the%20day. About a hundred USD. Sounds right for a month or three according to the above site. https://www.natvisa.com/egypt-blog/pena … g-in-egypt This one says fines have ... Read More
Help for a German friend
Hi fellow expats!I have a German friend that has gone through trials and tribulations to get his passport renewed and now he is prepared to finally leave Egypt, today at the immigration offices in Cairo they told him he has to pay 3,770 EGP fine or ... Read More
New members of the Egypt forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Egypt forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@oshudofsky I would consider Dahab as 1st option because it’s mostly expats, you won’t have the need to learn Arabic although learning numbers is always useful so you know how much things cost. I’ve been living in Cairo since ... Read More
New members of the Egypt forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Egypt forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@Amoras23 Welcome to Egypt, where in US you come come from? I arrived in January from NYC. How cool to have the experience to live by the sea (you mentioned you’re living in Alexandria), I’ve been in Cairo and glad to assist in any way I ... Read More
Thinking of relocating to Egypt by janaaniturner
Hello All:I am new to the forum. I am a 40 year old female currently from and living in the United States, and thinking of relocating to Egypt. I am not married and my only child is now in university here and I am ready to start my truly living in ...
following....I am U.S. citizen- visiting Alexandria April 2023 for relocation research etc. -@Lilly1111I have acquaintances in Alexandria, you can find cheap rentals with coast views. Assuming you're receiving a USD income, certainly you can live a ... Read More
income of 225usd monthly? vs 450 USD monthly? by Jamiechua
Hi, Can everyone living in New Cairo please provide a breakdown of what level of life I have with a monthly income of 225usd vs 450usd? Am I still able to rent a 1 bedroom in El rehab, plus pay for living expenses with 225usd?
Does it need to be at El Rehab? It's like coming new to California and wanting to live in Orange County or Belair = $$$$. Unless you have a job in that area, there are other neighborhoods in Cairo that offer a great combination of lifestyle and ... Read More
Rental for 225usd by Jamiechua
Hi, what type of apartment or room can I rent for usd225 or egp6000 monthly? Can I afford rental in El rehab? What other parts of Cairo can I afford with that rental rate?
@Jamiechua You can certainly find 1 bedroom apartments with this budget! but you won't find those deals in EXPAT com where people who rents or serve as real estate agents want you to spend way more than that. I mean, the average (for English ... Read More
Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update 2023 by FranceThePsychic
As of 2023, when I went on February 1st to extend my Tourist VISA for 6 months, they charged me 1,950 EGP a fellow Italian traveler was also charged the same amount for a 3 months extension. I'm happy I took the 6 months is allows me to do ...
@craigt3365 VISA entry is granted for the entire country, not just one city. Read More
Traveling to Egypt by Guest7653
Hi! New member here. I'm married to egyptian and had traveled once to egypt with tourist visa. After we got married here in abu dhabi, they said we needed particular stamps in our MC from abu dhabi foreign affairs and got a stamp also from the ...
Unless you are changing your name after marriage, you and your husband can travel to Cairo and pay the $25.00 tourist VISA at the airport to enjoy the country as a tourist. Unless you want to live or do any legal transaction, I would better consult ... Read More
Thinking of relocating to Egypt by janaaniturner
Hello All:I am new to the forum. I am a 40 year old female currently from and living in the United States, and thinking of relocating to Egypt. I am not married and my only child is now in university here and I am ready to start my truly living in ...
Hello All:I am new to the forum. I am a 40 year old female currently from and living in the United States, and thinking of relocating to Egypt. I am not married and my only child is now in university here and I am ready to start my truly living in ... Read More
best city to live in Egypt - calm/safe/cheap/low criminial rate by NorthFace1
Looking for best city to live in Egypt. 1- low criminal rate 2- calm and quite 3- not so crowded 4-cheap and safe 5-nice people
Why are you not giving me prices and photos ? -@andypinkerThis is a 2015 thread, you may want to create a new thread. 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
@Marti888 Cheryl thinks that you are new to the internet and never heard from Google before 😂😂😂😂 Obviously, if someone it is asking for help in the forum it is because main search options has not been ... 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 I empathize with your situation, I hope the babies are beautifully healthy. Please update us about the development of this documentation and naturalization situation. Sending you, your girlfriend and your children my best wishes and ... Read More
Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update 2023 by FranceThePsychic
As of 2023, when I went on February 1st to extend my Tourist VISA for 6 months, they charged me 1,950 EGP a fellow Italian traveler was also charged the same amount for a 3 months extension. I'm happy I took the 6 months is allows me to do ...
They are the same price 3m, 6m, 12m and the $25 stick in visa is a temporary 30 day visa that allows travel out of sharm. It is a pr-reqisite for the 3, 6, 12m resident visa. Last time I renewed resident visa it was 1715, so maybe prices have ... Read More
Discovering the Charm of Cairo: My Downtown Walking Tour Story by FadyRamsisBashandiBishay
As I made my way through the bustling streets of Downtown Cairo, I couldn't help but feel grateful for my decision to take the walking tour. I had always heard that this part of the city was the heart and soul of Cairo, and now I could see why.As I ...
@FadyRamsisBashandiBishay No need to apologize, I greatly enjoyed your entry and agree that Talaab Sq is a center of vibrant fun. For newcomers who might or not have the time or the convenience, the park unfortunately it is not walking distance. I ... Read More
Discovering the Charm of Cairo: My Downtown Walking Tour Story by FadyRamsisBashandiBishay
As I made my way through the bustling streets of Downtown Cairo, I couldn't help but feel grateful for my decision to take the walking tour. I had always heard that this part of the city was the heart and soul of Cairo, and now I could see why.As I ...
I'm also grateful of my time in downtown Cairo but let's clarify Al-Azhar Park is not walking distance from there, you would either need to take an Uber, taxi or other means of transportation. The only green areas close by would be crossing the Nile ... Read More
Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update 2023
As of 2023, when I went on February 1st to extend my Tourist VISA for 6 months, they charged me 1,950 EGP a fellow Italian traveler was also charged the same amount for a 3 months extension. I'm happy I took the 6 months is allows me to do ... Read More
The work culture in Egypt by Mickael
Hello everyone, As an expatriate, working in Egypt can present unique opportunities but also challenges. Discovering new communication styles, adapting to new cultural norms... working in Egypt can be both exciting and confusing. Share your ...
Few weeks ago I started training in a call center AKA fresh-expats-easy-to-get-job, although I haven't been here long enough, I'd love to share my initial impressions. Egyptians are generally friendly and they want to get to know about you... ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in Egypt by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
Prior to coming to Egypt, I didn't have any preconceived notions about the food and as a VEGAN was happy to discover available, affordable options. I'm glad that my first experience was eating Koshary from About Tarek, sure is where most tourists ... Read More
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?
@Mohamed .Samir39I assume you've found an answer to this question already but it is going to depend if the building where he lives has a bawaab (doorman), as he may give the tenant (even if the landlord is OK with it) a hard time for having guests ... Read More
New members of the Egypt forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Egypt forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@JulienHello fellow expats!Coming to Egypt was literally an ADVENTURE! Manhattan, new years eve 2022, I spent hours and hours looking for a one-way ticket from JFK to somewhere in the world where to start 2023 as I felt my life in NYC came to an ... Read More