@moesslacher
Austrian expat in Egypt
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Austrian
Speaks German, English
Registration: 14 October 2020
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Flying Lessons in Cairo by Stephen-Jones
Hi, I've recently moved to Cairo from the UK and will be here for about 6 years, work permitting. I'm a fully qualified flying instructor, which I worked as part time at weekends before coming to Egypt. I am now looking into the ...
@Mohamed Hassan66Please, gentlemen, read the whole thread and you will understand that your question makes no sense... (just my two cents)Best regards,Friedrich Read More
Need advice about living in Zamalek or Maadi by GuestPoster16122
Hello my name is Laura, I am cuban and will move to Cairo next year. can some advise me about living in Zamalek or Maadi? office located in Garden city. how is traffic these days? it is nice to drive in the area? thank you in advance.
@GuestPoster16122I recommend to make friends with some local people you can fully trust and ask them to find a suitable apartment for you to rent. They should first give the impression to the landlord / landlady that they would like to rent the ... 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?
@Misterbig_Ireland I don't normally take part in discussions here, but Misterbig_Ireland's post spoke so much from my heart that I just want to thank him for it.With my best wishes to all who read that,Friedrich (Austrian "part-time" expat who lives ... 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
@moderatorOkay, thank you. I have sent a private message with the contact details. Sorry for not following the code of conduct. 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
Mr Ibrahim Shehata organises Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan. The best way to contact him is via WhatsApp at ***. I have known him for 5 years and he and his brothers are very nice, knowledgeable and reliable. I can recommend them ... 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 Have you already contacted your or her embassy or both?Good luck for the three of you! Read More
Single female Moving to Egypt by AmandaMirille
Hi all, my name is Amanda and I'm new to the forum. I am moving to Egypt in the next six months, but have some questions. I want to live in a small town away from the touristy areas - I am open to any location, I am moving to Egypt to study the ...
@Mohanad Tarek91 The post you are referring to is more than six (!) years old. 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 ...
@azzahusseinrezk:Are you aware that the post you are referring to is almost 4 years old?If you want to send letters, documents, etc. I also recommend DHL, especially if reliable and fast delivery are important.Good luck,Friedrich 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 ...
@Miranda4 I fully agree to all what you are saying (unfortunately I can give your post only one like - it deserved ten or more!). I've been here almost five years and have very good Egyptian friends I can rely on 150%. By the way: the guest ... Read More
Visa for over 60 year olds still required? by Marti888
Good evening everyone, I wonder if anyone can give me an answer to my question. Do foreigners from Europe still need a visa for Egypt (Dahab) after their 60 birthday- A friend of mine told me , it is no longer required. Thanks for your ...
@Miranda4 Yes, this is true for mobile phone providers. I am just lucky that I have Egyptian friends who got me a SIM card on their name. So this one never expires... ;-) And for the landline (I have one with WE) they have obviously not put my visa ... Read More
Visa for over 60s by Shellybelly
Hi been living in hurghada now for a year in April 2020. Have visa until 19th April but have lived for 1 year here without returning to uk, on the 5th April. People keep telling me I have to leave the country for 1 day after 1 year but to me this ...
@Miranda4 Thank you for the warning. Actually I had the same impression and never used their services. For me getting my tourist visa sticker on arrival works well and I don't need anything else. But of course many other nationalities need a ... Read More
Visa for over 60s by Shellybelly
Hi been living in hurghada now for a year in April 2020. Have visa until 19th April but have lived for 1 year here without returning to uk, on the 5th April. People keep telling me I have to leave the country for 1 day after 1 year but to me this ...
@Garneta De Nuweiba The procedure is when you arrive at Cairo airport (probably also valid for other airports in Egypt) and if you are an EU-citizen (other nationalities please check with your embassy): - buy a 25 USD sticker at a bank counter ... Read More
Visa for over 60 year olds still required? by Marti888
Good evening everyone, I wonder if anyone can give me an answer to my question. Do foreigners from Europe still need a visa for Egypt (Dahab) after their 60 birthday- A friend of mine told me , it is no longer required. Thanks for your ...
@Marti888Â Dear Martina, thank you for your offer to which I will get back to with pleasure should I be around Dahab one day.Should you be in Cairo I would like to offer you the same... ;-)Best,Friedrich Read More
Visa for over 60 year olds still required? by Marti888
Good evening everyone, I wonder if anyone can give me an answer to my question. Do foreigners from Europe still need a visa for Egypt (Dahab) after their 60 birthday- A friend of mine told me , it is no longer required. Thanks for your ...
@Marti888Â I am over 60, from Austria, and still come in with a 25 USD tourist visa. The only advantage of being over 60 is that you can stay as long as you want and don't have to pay for expired visa when you leave again.... At least I never ... Read More
Visa for over 60s by Shellybelly
Hi been living in hurghada now for a year in April 2020. Have visa until 19th April but have lived for 1 year here without returning to uk, on the 5th April. People keep telling me I have to leave the country for 1 day after 1 year but to me this ...
@kerry96Â I just have the experience that I was once sent to the immigration office at Cairo airport because the lady at the passport control said that my visa was expired and I had to pay a fine. I went there and explained that I thought there ... Read More