biffy
English expat in Egypt
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Lives in Cairo, 6th October
Registration: 07 June 2012
Madinaty or Zahraa Elmaadi by Adam4449
Hi . Moving back to Egypt from the US with my wife and 3 little boys after 25 years. We have a choice to live in Madinaty the sports club is included with it or Zahraa El Maadi has no club but it's in the middle of the city, near hospitals and ...
How is the sports club invluded in the rent - this is not how it is.!? Read More
British expat? by sunrise70
Are there ANY British expats in Egypt on this Expat site??? All I seem to be getting are Egyptian men!.... Oh and 1 Egyptian woman.. Who offered to be my friend and help me... Only when I made enquiries did she tell me she was charging me a fee for ...
Try fb expat women in cairo expat women in egypt caca - cairos always craxy anyway non-egyptian married to egyptian men Read More
what do you really like & hate about living in Egypt? by SophsRianna
Asalam 3alaikum! Hi everyone. I know that with living everywhere there are likes and dislikes, i would like to know what these are in Egypt. Anything unique to Egypt also ? I live in UK. Also, differences between Cairo and Alex, something that may ...
Not necessarily. at first the idiosyncracies seem fun, np,add colour to your day. after a certain length of time they are a pain in the ass, the attitude here makes you want to rant and rave, and the thought of trying to get anything done quickly ... Read More
american egyptian looking for a job by pelmaghraby
Hi! I just graduated with my Bachelor's in Agribusiness Economics & Management with a minor in Business Administration from a university in the US. I am now in Cairo and Im looking for a decent job in the business field, but am open to ...
Look tbh with your qualifications go back to the US and find a job in Egypt from there. if you get a job in Egypt whilst you are living here - they will give a package like an egyptian. and what work in a call centre fora few thousand LE a ... Read More
Starting new business, import taxes in Egypt by noha82
Hi, I am looking into starting a new business here. Can someone tell me where I can get info about all the taxes you have to pay when importing products in Egypt (mainly perfumes and personal care stuff), either a website or office. Also has anyone ...
No expat is allowed to own a company importing into egypt. and of course you gave to register your company before you start anything - thus can take a few months and I think you have to have evidence of starting capital. also the import taxes on ... Read More
life in Egypt
No its not easy to get a job. High unemployment - more and more difficult for expats unless you are a qualified teacher or a specialist. and no life is not simple in Egypt - far from it. anything they can make as hard a work as possible they will ... Read More
Thinking to move to Egypt by Canada92
Hi all, Any information about how to gain permanent resident in Egypt if I came from Canada? cheers all
I would wait before you do something like that. The new government may change the wsy thru do thing - then maybe you maybe in trouble Read More
Thinking to move to Egypt by Canada92
Hi all, Any information about how to gain permanent resident in Egypt if I came from Canada? cheers all
Permanent residence is tough you nerd to own property and have quite a substantial amount of money in the bank - and I dont think even then you get it straight Away. But you also need to confirm stiff like how much you are going to live on, medical ... Read More
Living in Cairo: Compound or not? by Khaori
Dear All, My name is Silvia, I'm 35 and in October I will be mum for the first time. at the end of 2014 me and my baby will join dad who is working in Cairo since few weeks. We are looking for a suitable house and we are a little puzzled ...
Depends on your budget. I lov3d living in a compound - able ti walk every evening easily with the kids 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.
Unless your car is less than 1 year old you cannot. You will have2 choices Pay the astronomical tax you will be charged entering the country.. or Trip ticket have car for 6 months then park it in special customs for 6 months Read More
school for teens
No basically. any english speaking school will cost you money Read More
HOW DO I SECURE A PERMANENT VISA TO LIVE (NOT WORK) IN EGYPT????? by figuhrowa
MY NAME IS BRIAN J. FIGUEROA - I AM A USA CITIZEN - I PLAN TO LIVE IN RETIREMENT IN ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. I WILL LIVE OFF MY RETIREMENT INCOME AND INVESTMENTS. I AM A SINGLE MAN, 67 YEARS OF AGE, AND WISH TO MOVE TO ALEX, EGYPT TO LIVE OUT MY ...
Lisaann7878 either come with pots and pots of money. or get a job. Also because if you have children of school age - the school needs to see your visa when you enrol them. also schools very expensive here is you want a reasonable quality of ... Read More
Pregnancy in Egypt by Lonka1
Hi, Please can someone give me some advice.... maybe someone who has been in the situation. Ok, so I have been living in egypt nearly two years with my egyptian husband and just found out I am pregnant. I am in England at the moment for a ...
They do test for alot of thingd - not all of which are necessary. I have been amazed what my egyptian friends have been tested for - tests that are not necessary - but the basics ignored. but simple tests that are very effective and catch a number ... Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
To make yoghurt at home you need a stable incubator to keep the yoghurt warm whilst it develops. and you need a starter culture - in Europe you can buy this (and it isn't necessarily probiotic). or you need to use some yoghurt to start the ... Read More
Pregnancy in Egypt by Lonka1
Hi, Please can someone give me some advice.... maybe someone who has been in the situation. Ok, so I have been living in egypt nearly two years with my egyptian husband and just found out I am pregnant. I am in England at the moment for a ...
I haven't been pregnant here but have friends who have been pregnant here - egyptian - and I do agree whole heartedly that the testing regime is not the same. no regular appointment schedule, no urine testing or blood pressure tests - only when ... Read More
Can he still be married ? by corrina22
Hi i met a man on line from egypt he told me he was divorced , after a while he asked to marry me i went to egypt we married in the court house , we applied for his visa for him to come to uk he has been here three and a half years he goes back to ...
Why oh why is the topic still being discussed? You obviously think / know he is lying or else this discussion wouldn't be here any lies / mistrust like yhis is death yo a happy heslthy relationship. get rid of him dont waste your time uour ... Read More
Where can i GET ROOIBOS TEA IN EGYPT? by Kasia&Lara
DOES any 1 know? I need this tea especially for my little baby daughter...
This was a discussion on another group I am a member of - and up to now no one has found rooibos here in egypt. Read More
For foreigners in a relationship with an Egyptian: by clairestrnad
[color=#f3a90b]Hey guys! Is Expat-Blog not an amazing place to speak with people in similar situations all over the world? While I realize that Expat-Blog doesn't really provide a place for people to discuss in a personal manner all of the things ...
Look Chezza your kids are your life. forget this lowlife Egyptian man - who is probably texting so many foreign women - that's why its so expensive - keeping his options open - seeing which one will come through for him. focus on your kids ... Read More
Gluten free in Cairo? by mebryant1
Hello all! I'm new to Expat.com, but will be moving to Cairo this fall to teach at an international school. I have a gluten allergy (Celiac) and was wondering if there are particular stores that sell gluten free products? Or particular places to ...
You may find some imported gluten free products at inflated prices in the supermarket s - large ones like carrefour. but items for people with food intolerances are not readily available. I wouldn't trust any product made in Egypt to be honest ... Read More
For foreigners in a relationship with an Egyptian: by clairestrnad
[color=#f3a90b]Hey guys! Is Expat-Blog not an amazing place to speak with people in similar situations all over the world? While I realize that Expat-Blog doesn't really provide a place for people to discuss in a personal manner all of the things ...
Trust me - you dont want to experience the 'real Egypt' - it would if you have any sense have you running for the hills. It is patriarchal (women are lesser beings) dirty crowded and poverty stricken. you have been on holiday to somewhere ... Read More
For foreigners in a relationship with an Egyptian: by clairestrnad
[color=#f3a90b]Hey guys! Is Expat-Blog not an amazing place to speak with people in similar situations all over the world? While I realize that Expat-Blog doesn't really provide a place for people to discuss in a personal manner all of the things ...
Missy K - I couldnt agree more! I have personally known a few - most who have got married - managed to get the guy a visa taken him home to the U K and have been systematically betrayed and defrauded out of everything they have - and we are talking ... Read More
For foreigners in a relationship with an Egyptian: by clairestrnad
[color=#f3a90b]Hey guys! Is Expat-Blog not an amazing place to speak with people in similar situations all over the world? While I realize that Expat-Blog doesn't really provide a place for people to discuss in a personal manner all of the things ...
1) you dont know him at all - you only just met him and under nit normal circumstances - ie. On holiday. 2) yes he may be an accountant - but please dint think accountant uk - here the wages are of an egyotian level! Which may not be more than 3000 ... Read More
For foreigners in a relationship with an Egyptian: by clairestrnad
[color=#f3a90b]Hey guys! Is Expat-Blog not an amazing place to speak with people in similar situations all over the world? While I realize that Expat-Blog doesn't really provide a place for people to discuss in a personal manner all of the things ...
Chezza - really I am of a different opinion - asking you to change your photo is not positive - what was wrong with the one you had. the answer to that question may open up some areas of thought for you. personally - stay away - if you have no ... Read More
Moving to Cairo to teach by Mitzka
Hi all! :cheers: I am a 27yro New Zealander who is currently looking at moving to Cairo to teach (primary) later this year. Any advice on getting a job, moving to and living in Cairo, etc, would be greatly appreciated :) (I now have a job, ...
Yes of course he is right to be offensive.!! and if it is about a job (for which I have given my advice) - then how come I am spot on concerning the ladies inbox - at the end of the day she is a young lady that needs to make sure she observes ... Read More
Moving to Cairo to teach by Mitzka
Hi all! :cheers: I am a 27yro New Zealander who is currently looking at moving to Cairo to teach (primary) later this year. Any advice on getting a job, moving to and living in Cairo, etc, would be greatly appreciated :) (I now have a job, ...
www.bsc-edu.com Manchester international school smart village school - kipling section ncbis british school of egypt madinaty british school british school al rehab just a few - but there are quite a few more Read More
Moving to Cairo to teach by Mitzka
Hi all! :cheers: I am a 27yro New Zealander who is currently looking at moving to Cairo to teach (primary) later this year. Any advice on getting a job, moving to and living in Cairo, etc, would be greatly appreciated :) (I now have a job, ...
@ibrahim - think you need to look up the word racist as well as the word expatriate!! Rather than being rude and obnoxious. I am one of the least racist people I know - just giving good advice - which seems regarding the the reply from the original ... Read More
Moving to Cairo to teach by Mitzka
Hi all! :cheers: I am a 27yro New Zealander who is currently looking at moving to Cairo to teach (primary) later this year. Any advice on getting a job, moving to and living in Cairo, etc, would be greatly appreciated :) (I now have a job, ...
Hi get a job before you come - if you wait until you are here the whole package will be less (money, accommodation and flights ) - also there will be more chance of being asked to work illegally. check the education supplements of the British ... Read More
for native speakers from " France, USA ,UK, Rush " by memo574
I'm going to start a business here in Egypt .... and my work group well be just native speakers from " France, USA ,UK, Rush " at first in your opinion as one of these countries and lives here in Egypt what would be the fare salary ...
I'm not arguing - just stating a fact. I don't know any foreigners of these nationalities who would work for that. but also a company cant employ all foriegn staff - they are only allowed to be a small portion of the workforce. The majority ... Read More
for native speakers from " France, USA ,UK, Rush " by memo574
I'm going to start a business here in Egypt .... and my work group well be just native speakers from " France, USA ,UK, Rush " at first in your opinion as one of these countries and lives here in Egypt what would be the fare salary ...
I'm already here - and i wouldn't get out of bed for that! Read More
for native speakers from " France, USA ,UK, Rush " by memo574
I'm going to start a business here in Egypt .... and my work group well be just native speakers from " France, USA ,UK, Rush " at first in your opinion as one of these countries and lives here in Egypt what would be the fare salary ...
UK / French / American - 3500 for a full time job - you have to be joking. Think 15 000 think accomadation + flights every year Read More
Male Egyptian Mentality To Marriage - Help Me Understand Please by chuckle_butty
Good Afternoon, Before I begin, I do understand that all men can not be measured by the actions of only a handful of them. Also, I do not intend to offend anyone - I just want to try to understand what an Egyptian man wants from a woman & marriage. ...
I think you have had a very lucky escape. 99.9% of men are married way before they are 30 - that is the culture here and it wouldn't surprise me in the least if he is still married. And the first priority then is children straight away. Maybe ... Read More
information before moving
Make sure it has accommodation and flights included - if not then they are trying to screw you already. the cost of living is increasing - especially if you want to eat like you would at home. Imported products are expensive as is meat. although ... Read More
information before moving
Find jib before you come - the package will be much much better. Read More
Everyday life for a typical Egyptian today by mydream
Hi I was wondering how life has changed for the typical working class Egyptian family in the last few years? What sort of things would you like to see in your country to make life better for everyone and can you see it happening one day soon?
That applies to everyone surely - let people write what they want and be who they are.! just because it isnt what you want to hear doesnt make it any less valid - peter in New York!! Read More
information before moving
Getting a job shoukd be a prerequisite of you moving. as everywhere there is a very high % of unemployment Read More
worried by black royalty
How do i make good friends before I get to Egypt?
'Love black girls' bloody hell - here is a warning right here. use the block and report button - and for heavens sake don't give out any details - where you live / work or phone numbers - many expat ladies have regretted the latter. I don't have a ... 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 :)
So we should just post good things about Egyptian men. this is an expat forum - as I am sure you are already aware. it is a place for expats to post their gripes, and both negative and positive things about Egypt / Egyptian men. this is a thread ... Read More
Everyday life for a typical Egyptian today by mydream
Hi I was wondering how life has changed for the typical working class Egyptian family in the last few years? What sort of things would you like to see in your country to make life better for everyone and can you see it happening one day soon?
I - right at the beginning - said there were of course the exceptions. but no harm. tell that to the ladies who are a little naive and accept offers of help from these harmless Egyptians. When they are then bombarded with disgusting explicit phone ... Read More
Everyday life for a typical Egyptian today by mydream
Hi I was wondering how life has changed for the typical working class Egyptian family in the last few years? What sort of things would you like to see in your country to make life better for everyone and can you see it happening one day soon?
Who doesn't value their opinions? Read More
Everyday life for a typical Egyptian today by mydream
Hi I was wondering how life has changed for the typical working class Egyptian family in the last few years? What sort of things would you like to see in your country to make life better for everyone and can you see it happening one day soon?
Fortunately you can't comment on whether I wish to make Egyptian my forever home. just the plain fact that you are not Egyptian makes your perspective different. My husband is Egyptian and over the 16 years we have been married I know Egyptians ... Read More
Everyday life for a typical Egyptian today by mydream
Hi I was wondering how life has changed for the typical working class Egyptian family in the last few years? What sort of things would you like to see in your country to make life better for everyone and can you see it happening one day soon?
Like I said 97% of the Egyptians on here are young males soliciting the female expats - their only concern is to find a way out. also why would expats have 'hopes and dreams for Egypt - it's not our country, most will leave having spent a specified ... Read More
Any recommendations for pedi/mani and waxing in maadi by Chiaku
Hi I just moved to Cairo 2 weeks ago.My nails need to be done.Can anyone recommend a nail shop where I can do facial wax too in Maadi.Thank you
Please take care. Egypt has one of the highest incidences of hep. C in the world.. this is blood to blood infection and one of the main reasons for the high infection rate was mani/pedi's. the tools are used and ate not cleaned / sterilised ... Read More
Everyday life for a typical Egyptian today by mydream
Hi I was wondering how life has changed for the typical working class Egyptian family in the last few years? What sort of things would you like to see in your country to make life better for everyone and can you see it happening one day soon?
Thats exactly what I am saying - this is a forum for expats (ie. People living outside their own country) in Egypt. (Brits Americans Ukrainians French Chinese Germans Danes etc. Etc. - absolutely not the average Egyptian citizen) Therefore we are ... Read More
advice from british people living in Egypt by tarek_msl
hello, i need your advice Next year i am going to move to london to study master in clinical neuroscience at kings college london university i have problem to choose suitable bank which can provide to me something like a common bank account ...
Maybe they wouldnt have him! or he changed the uni he applied to. or it was changed when he went through clearing. Read More
Everyday life for a typical Egyptian today by mydream
Hi I was wondering how life has changed for the typical working class Egyptian family in the last few years? What sort of things would you like to see in your country to make life better for everyone and can you see it happening one day soon?
Why are you posting this on an EXPAT forum.? Unfortunately most (and my apologies to the exceptions on this forum) most of the Egyptians on this forum are young males soliciting the female expats . Read More
advice from british people living in Egypt by tarek_msl
hello, i need your advice Next year i am going to move to london to study master in clinical neuroscience at kings college london university i have problem to choose suitable bank which can provide to me something like a common bank account ...
Btw - he doesn't say he's going to edinburgh - he's going to London univwrsity. there are more than 1 kings college in the uk Read More
Relationships- info about living in Egypt by Sarah339
Hey everyone!
Yes - nut surely the same laws / tax laws will apply. you surely cant just cone and 'open up an office' and be outside all laws here!? Read More
advice from british people living in Egypt by tarek_msl
hello, i need your advice Next year i am going to move to london to study master in clinical neuroscience at kings college london university i have problem to choose suitable bank which can provide to me something like a common bank account ...
I dont think there is any such thing as a common account. you can do the above but I am not sure there is a time limit for thus (that you can only do this for so Long) - also every withdrawal has a charge. I would take an Egyptian credit card and ... Read More
Relationships- info about living in Egypt by Sarah339
Hey everyone!
I hope if you ate going to start your own business here you have checked all the regs / laws regarding this in Egypt. you have Deposit money in the bank, etc. there is another new thread - ..foreign business owner - with an excellent post giving you ... Read More
How work with divorce in Egypt by gg143000
Hello to everibody, I'M an Italian muslim leaving in Cairo from some weeks. I was married with an italian catholic lady but we are separated by low from almost 1 year. Can some body tell me if and how get divorce from her here in Egypt? A ...
Legalised separation and Divorce are different things in Europe. I would suggest you contact (or get someone to do it for you in Italy. and contact your embassy Read More
Raising kids by Adam4449
Walking around NYC nowadays I see too many strange things that young men and women do. Do you think Cairo would be a better place to raise my 3 young boys? Thanks
Don't assume anything - very dangerous. just in the last week there have been 5 bomb attacks / armed attacks in Cairo. And not just in certain areas - Lebanon square, suez road and 6th october have all seen attacks in the last week. All on ... Read More
worried by black royalty
Hello, I saw this network and I was very impressed considering the fact that am thinking of relcoating to Egypt but my major concern is to find a job. I have applied for several human resource jobs but no response so am getting a little worried, ...
I don't think you would get any response concerning human resources jobs here. there are very good Egyptian professionals who work in this field who have the local knowledge and the language. Were these positions advertised for expats? Read More
Dietary Requirements by ilawton
I really just need some advice. I've visited Sharm El Sheikh on 9 occasions, all holiday's, the most recent being last week. I've promised my daughter and her husband that I'll take them on holiday this year with our two young grandsons and have ...
Hi no there is no lactose free milk here in Egypt. one producer placed it in the market about 18 months ago - but it didn't sell so they stopped producing it. and working in the food / dairy industry as I do here - I wouldn't trust any claims such ... 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 ...
Can I actually belueve that you have writtenthe above crap? Obviously as I have just read ut. Reverse racism - stop trying ti make excuses for your countrymen. Black people should integrate more!! all thus people are quite right - racism is very ... Read More
Raising kids by Adam4449
Walking around NYC nowadays I see too many strange things that young men and women do. Do you think Cairo would be a better place to raise my 3 young boys? Thanks
Thanks Caty. But let me just say one more thing - my husband is Egyptian but has lived out of Egypt for quite a number of years. He probably dislikes like living here more than I do. We have lived through the revolution here - but as Caty said we ... Read More
Raising kids by Adam4449
Walking around NYC nowadays I see too many strange things that young men and women do. Do you think Cairo would be a better place to raise my 3 young boys? Thanks
Just read your link. if you think that Cairo is safer you ate crazy. everyone here now has a gun - since the revolution with no idea how to use it. just because it doesn't make the newspapers that doesn't mean that people here are not killed by guns ... Read More
Raising kids by Adam4449
Walking around NYC nowadays I see too many strange things that young men and women do. Do you think Cairo would be a better place to raise my 3 young boys? Thanks
Madinaty - not everything you need in walking distance - I wish. schooling - very expensive. if you want to lock your kids away from the world and its experiences / life lessons to live here in madinaty and not go out you would die of boredom - ... Read More
Raising kids by Adam4449
Walking around NYC nowadays I see too many strange things that young men and women do. Do you think Cairo would be a better place to raise my 3 young boys? Thanks
Wonder how you like. I am an expat you are not - this is my choice - I dont have to like everything about where I live. and as everyone I have my reasons fir being here. the post above is not complaining - it is the truth unvarnished. I don't live ... Read More
Raising kids by Adam4449
Walking around NYC nowadays I see too many strange things that young men and women do. Do you think Cairo would be a better place to raise my 3 young boys? Thanks
I think you have already posted this on another forum. Egypt has all the same social problems as anywhere else - aggravated by rising poverty. people act crazily in tge street everywhere. Cairo has rising pollution, a massive drug problem, very ... Read More
Wants to meet Open-minded people and exchanging thought and ideas..... by maeann
Hello everyone! wants to meet open-minded people... meet them new cairo.... Thank you!
hazemaaziz koje85 Mohamed Adel these are the 3 that have contacted me today - out of the many this week!!!!!!! Read More
Wants to meet Open-minded people and exchanging thought and ideas..... by maeann
Hello everyone! wants to meet open-minded people... meet them new cairo.... Thank you!
They come from planet cuckooland - where they imagine all sane western women want to get to know them that's why6 they come on an EXPATRIATE website. (Expatriate - means living / working in a country tgat is not your own.) Read More
how to find work in Sharm el sheik Egypt by traceycohen
To all you expats, how easy has it been to find work in Egypt? Especially in Sharm El Sheik? I am soon to move to Egypt and would like to check out the process.
No its not really because the cost of living isnt 25% or lower also you will need to save - at least so you can visit home once a year maybe Read More
Wants to meet Open-minded people and exchanging thought and ideas..... by maeann
Hello everyone! wants to meet open-minded people... meet them new cairo.... Thank you!
OMG aga8n where do these guys come from Read More
new here
If you are new - who do you want to send private messages to anyway!!? Read More
Can he still be married ? by corrina22
Hi i met a man on line from egypt he told me he was divorced , after a while he asked to marry me i went to egypt we married in the court house , we applied for his visa for him to come to uk he has been here three and a half years he goes back to ...
Omg run run run why do you really want to know. get out of this asapp. he has already had 2 wives, now you. hoe do know he isn't hiding more. I think it would be difficult for an Egyptian to get to the bottom of this. By law he and his wife have to ... 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 ...
The lady is talking 2 years under British law - which is about right if you want to do it the nice way using legal separation. if you wish to get nasty and cite all manner of things then it can be done quicker. I have a friend who is going through ... 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 ...
Your country hasn't refused you - there are rules and laws to follow. but with all that has happened I can't believe you have to wait 2 years - a quick divorce should be the route you should take Here I don't thinkitt matters where you got married - ... 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 ...
Think you will have to wait the 2 years. surprised you can't do it quicker for unreasonable behaviour. here in Egypt Christian's cannot get divorced - no exceptions Read More
New exapt
@ashraf - you are not an expat. @Fiona - would have been good but we have not long moved from Zayed to the other side of yhe vity to Madinaty. Read More
Can he still be married ? by corrina22
Hi i met a man on line from egypt he told me he was divorced , after a while he asked to marry me i went to egypt we married in the court house , we applied for his visa for him to come to uk he has been here three and a half years he goes back to ...
Sorry to be brutal - but for heavens sake get real. the guy didn't divorce his wife at all - he just went ahead and married you with (and she knew) how difficult do you think it is to get these so called documents over here - not very. she probably ... Read More
Egyptian Residence after Marriage by dcasarrubias
So my wife is an Egyptian citizen, but we have been living in the US for the last 3 years. She wants to go back to live in Egypt next summer, so I was wondering how I would be able to get a residence card to live in Egypt with my wife.
But this residence visa will not allow you to work Read More
Buddhism in Egypt? Possible? by vynguyen87
Hello, I'm trying to know if some people are able to practice Buddhism in Cairo. The only place I lnow related to Buddhism is the Japanese Garden. Does anyone else know something related to Buddhism? Or practicing? I'm interested myself. Cheers, V
Egypt really only recognises the three true religions of the book - Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Anything out of these 3 is not accepted - and the practice of any relition outside these 3 here in EGypt would be very difficult 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 :)
you will end up in prison for bigamy / adultery - worst case scenario 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 ...
Classic gender roles of course do vary from society to society.! Oh and by the way - you want football hooligans (nee thugs) then you haven't watched any European / world (or EGyptian )football for a while! 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 ...
The Egyptian - get off your horse - No-one was bashing men. Just it seems I have touched a nerve!!? And no I am not generalising. I am talking eactly about a certain segment / profile of people. You have no need to feel responsible for these ... Read More
i want to live and work in damietta by assiadimitrova
I would like to live and work in Egypt. I am engineer-chemist with 6 years experience in quality control in Bulgaria and Cyprus, and have worked in sales for about a year in Bulgaria and Greece. I am currently in Sofia, Bulgaria but i intend to ...
No - you can't get a working visa before getting a job - thought that would be obvious really 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 hope not. But sometimes I read these threads and it makes very depressing reading. 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 ...
Don't we all Sandra. I just find that alot of the enquiries from the ladies on here seem to meet the above profiles. Why would anyone just want to fly in for 1 week get married then go straight back to their home country - I just don't understand ... 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 ...
No-one is trying to tag ALL Egyptian men with the same mentality. But the men most foriegn ladies meet in Sharm / the red sea resorts / online - are these type of men. There are many many threads on here started by them looking for foreign women - ... 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 ...
they are not generalisations - they are my own ACTUAL experiences - so whether you agree with them or not - doesn't make them any less real - or not to have happened!! 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 ...
But my question at the end of it is - if you are only coming for a 'few days', 'fast turnaround' to get married - then go back to your own countries - why the hell are you doing it (getting married) at all? You can't wait until you move here - ... Read More
WHY? by TSL
I have been living in cairo now for 8 months and i am constantly amazed at some of the things i see. As there seems to be many locals on the Expat.com, i thought i would ask some questions WHY and see what answers i get so that i can try and ...
Father, Mother, 4 year old, 3 year old and a new born baby in the arms of its other - who by the way is sitting sidesaddle - on a motorbike!! OMG Read More
I still love you
what are you expecting?? Have you not yet deduced or been told - this is not a dating site!! Read More
Hello by GuestPoster866
Hi I am new to the site having made the positive decision that I want to live and work in Egypt. I looked at many sites and by far this seems to be one of the best..... so here I am! Looking forward to hearing from anyone who can advise me on work, ...
So you are moving now to an area that if things continue deteriorating as they are will have big problems soon. just over the days 48 hotels in the sharm / dahab area have closed their doors due to the unrest. As for jobs - find one before you ... Read More
Looking for an apartment URGENTLY PLEASE! by mydream
Hi, I don't know if anyone can help me but I am desperately looking for a 2 or 3 bedroomed apartment , with an elevator and balcony in a nice, safe area of Cairo. It does not have to be an expat area but nice and safe. I can afford to pay around ...
I have lived in Moqattem and couldn't find anything with good finish and of good level for less than 4500 LE per month unfurnished. And Just because something is below the budget (which 3,000 isn't by the way) doesn't mean it something you would ... Read More
Looking for an apartment URGENTLY PLEASE! by mydream
Hi, I don't know if anyone can help me but I am desperately looking for a 2 or 3 bedroomed apartment , with an elevator and balcony in a nice, safe area of Cairo. It does not have to be an expat area but nice and safe. I can afford to pay around ...
That's great - but all the places you have mentioned it will ot be easy to find at the budget given - they are the more expensive areas of the city - and also unless you have a car to get anywhere will be a pain. Read More
Looking for an apartment URGENTLY PLEASE! by mydream
Hi, I don't know if anyone can help me but I am desperately looking for a 2 or 3 bedroomed apartment , with an elevator and balcony in a nice, safe area of Cairo. It does not have to be an expat area but nice and safe. I can afford to pay around ...
You can find apartments for less than that - but you probobaly wouldn't want to live in those areas maybe not. I know I wouldn't! The sheer amount of humanity in these areas is too much for me - also the hygiene leaves alot to be desired. I ... Read More
Looking for an apartment URGENTLY PLEASE! by mydream
Hi, I don't know if anyone can help me but I am desperately looking for a 2 or 3 bedroomed apartment , with an elevator and balcony in a nice, safe area of Cairo. It does not have to be an expat area but nice and safe. I can afford to pay around ...
With that amount of money it surely won't be in any kind of expat area. But also for something half decent with the size you are looking for, and balconies etc. I think you will be extremely lucky to get anything. You only have to look at the ... 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 ...
sorry - it is a rule - you need a residence permit / work visa to open a bank account!! 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 no the rules have changed here in Egypt - no you need a valid work visa to open an account - I can add the names of at least another 2 banks to the list above. Also if you wish to withdraw over the counter - you have to show your visa with the ... Read More
Adopt a cat and enjoy your life in Egypt by egylover4ever
Dear everybody, I'm an animal rights activist and all the time I find cats and kittens needing homes and about to be homeless because their owners are about to travel outside Egypt. It makes me really worried and disappointed when I see a cat ...
I know the beginning is an old thread. But if you have cats / kittens needing homes - don't give them for gree - charge a nominal amount to get them neutered / spayed - this will help in a small way hat at least you home one cat today - and in 6 ... 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 ...
I thought you had been here before? nothing has changed. Tax - the same rate. Medical - non-existent unless you or your company ppays for / provides good medical insurance. Read More
Looking for a Persian/Shirazzy Kitten in Cairo! by MissDesigner
Hi! Does anyone know where I can find a pure persian (shirazzy) kitten in Cairo???
There are more more beautiful and loving cats that need homes without you having to go and purchase some overbred breed of cat. Read More
female friends
and enjoy the unsolicited responses from many egyptian men in your inbox!! 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
There has over recent weeks been some trouble - and one dead I believe! Read More
my first time here xD
If you don't know - who are we (the expats y the way) to tell you. You should know your way around better than us with the added advantage of the language!! Read More
Raw milk by NigarAG
Hi, Any idea where I can find raw milk in Cairo? Goat milk will be ideal, but cow will do as well. I do understand the hazards, but I'm going to boil the milk anyway. I have 7 months old baby boy and don't really want to buy him store-bought curd ...
I am neither scared nor afraid. But for something to use the tag organic there is alot involved. You can't just 'stick' the word onto the product and it is so! The animals must eb allowed to graze on pasture (!) - fed organically certified feed ... Read More