biffy
English expat in Egypt
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Lives in Cairo, 6th October
Registration: 07 June 2012
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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 by live the life
life is simple and beautiful in Egypt ,There are many archeological sites such as Luxor and Asoan ,And by many of the tourist areas such as the city of Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada
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 by lisaann7878
looking for a school for my kids one boy one girl ages 12 and 15 they were in home school but miss socializing with friends , is there a school in the maadi area that is English speaking but not an american private school as we live by Egyptian ...
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