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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! 馃榿. 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 ...
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Secure your financial assets as an expat in Egypt by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As we navigate the exciting world of living and working in Egypt, it's essential to make informed decisions about our financial future. We鈥檇 love to hear about the different investment options available for expats: how to ...
I invested in a business here 25 years ago, bought land, built a factory, created employment in the local community, trained the workers, put them all on social security, and paid all my taxes. On top of that I export all of our production, and we ... Read More
Retiring in Egypt by 2FatCats
Hello,My Neice is trying to convince me about retiring to Egypt, or somewhere warmer, but as a Swiss who has lived in the same apartment for the past 55 years, I am naturally hesitant. Especially after the passing of my husband about 5 years ago. I ...
@2FatCats Sorry to put it so bluntly. Pour yourself a large gin and tonic, put your feet up in front of the fire - and FORGET this idea!I am an expat who has been in Egypt for almost 32 years. Without going into detail, the multitude of issues, ... Read More
Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update April 2021 by jimclayton05
Hello all, I thought I would post my experience in extending my Egyptian Tourist Visa in case anyone is about to attempt the procedure. I arrived in the country and got the standard 30 day visa, but wanted a few extra weeks to look around. This ...
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Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update April 2021 by jimclayton05
Hello all, I thought I would post my experience in extending my Egyptian Tourist Visa in case anyone is about to attempt the procedure. I arrived in the country and got the standard 30 day visa, but wanted a few extra weeks to look around. This ...
Hi, You had to pay EGP 1175... that seems a lot when the original visa is $25!It is the same prorata: $25=EGP390, for 1 month. Extension for 3 months= EGP1175/3= $25/month. Read More
Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update April 2021 by jimclayton05
Hello all, I thought I would post my experience in extending my Egyptian Tourist Visa in case anyone is about to attempt the procedure. I arrived in the country and got the standard 30 day visa, but wanted a few extra weeks to look around. This ...
If you overstay your visa, you simply pay a fine at the airport: I believe it is around EGP1,600 but don't quote me. It is very routine, and carries no other stigma or penalty. There is a police office for this, nearby to the immigration booths. ... Read More
Vaccines required in Egypt by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Egypt, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
For Covid-19 vaccination you can register, expat or Egyptian, here: https://egcovac.mohp.gov.eg/#/home I successfully registered my wife and myself yesterday and have been allocated a registration number. I have no idea how long it will take to be ... Read More
Investing in Egypt by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in Egypt, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is always an ...
I registered a limited liability company in Egypt in 1997: I bought land and built a workshop on it. I employed 50 workers. It took 3 years to get connected to electricity: in the end we took the electricity company to court, and won. But in the ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in Egypt by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Egypt for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Egypt? Why are ...
I am assuming that the question refers to non-Egyptians who might care to leave their home countries in order to retire overseas, including Egypt potentially. In my case I am a non-Egyptian that has lived, invested and worked in Egypt for nearly 30 ... Read More
BuyingProperty for Foreigner Living in Egypt by Sumsum83
Hi All Are there any foreigners living here that have had experience buying property in Egypt? I want to know how it all works. Is it a difficult and long process compared to when a local Egyptian is buying? What are the extra costs and conditions? ...
I did miss one very important aspect of property ownership, and that is the issue of inheritance from a foreigner. This is a massively complex subject which I will not get into here. However, you have to know what happens to your assets in Egypt ... Read More
BuyingProperty for Foreigner Living in Egypt by Sumsum83
Hi All Are there any foreigners living here that have had experience buying property in Egypt? I want to know how it all works. Is it a difficult and long process compared to when a local Egyptian is buying? What are the extra costs and conditions? ...
Buying and selling property can be tricky for Egyptians as much as for foreigners, and there are pitfalls to be avoided. 1. You must ensure that the seller has the legal right to sell. There have been very many cases - court cases - where property ... Read More
power of attorney by enise
Hi, just hoping to get some correct info please! I have an ongoing legal case in Egypt, being dealt with by my Egyptian lawyer. As i had to return to the UK, my lawyer requested that i gave him Power of Attorney for him to be able to act on my ...
Please be extremely careful on the subject of powers of attorney or tawkil in arabic. You must NOT give a POA to anyone without having it carefully translated; there is a long history of POA abuse in Egypt. Basically, a POA must be notarised at a ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Egypt? Is the public postal ...
I most strongly recommend NOT relying on the normal postal system: I have had very damaging problems because important letters and packages (including credit cards and tax bills) either never arrive or take up to six months to be delivered. Even ... Read More
Looking to set up my new company in Egypt by Nassman
Please help ... I am a British Citizen. I am currently based in the UK and work as a freelance consultant providing intellectual Property research services to International Brand Owners (research on Fake Products). I have been working in the IP ...
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Your best business development ideas in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Egypt is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
There has been a lot written above that paints a negative picture of starting and running a business in Egypt, and I agree that there are so many hurdles and pitfalls to overcome. But there are also opportunities, if you are prepared to invest a ... Read More