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Job in Egypt as foreigner by Baela123
Good evening, I would like to ask if it is possible to find job in Egypt as foreigner. I can speak russian, English (English with little accent) and soma basics of Spanish. I have magister degree in math and geography teaching. I have job ...
It's not as hard as you think but it will take some time. The economy may work against you as the inflation rate is killing some businesses. I would suggest starting by teaching as those pay the best if you are an expat. They will be starting to ... Read More
Amazon Prime in Egypt by Monica Monika
Is there Amazon Prime available in Egypt? Some global locations have “lockers” or specific locations that Amazon will deliver to and you can pick up items from there. Thank you to all with knowledge in this area. Mona
@Monica Monika This is an Amazon in Egypt. It used to be called Souk. It is Amazon however it only operates companies in Egypt. Deliveries are fast and you can order and pay in cash when it comes. There is not much variety. The search engine is ... Read More
Shipping items by mduplantis15
Any expat know how to ship American products here to Egypt? I tried Amazon but not allowed. I need seasonings or just food items.... Thanks!
I use a company out of Florida. They are awesome and will repack if I have multiple things coming from different companies. They will consolidate it into one box. They are less than half the cost of FedEx and a third the cost of DHL. That said, ... Read More
A friend is visiting from abroad, where should I take her? by Nourhan Fahmy
Hello everyone, I am Egyptian, I have lived in Egypt most of my life, but I would like the intake of a foreigner. I have been looking at all these tour packages to Egypt and I'm still not sure where to take my friend. which places did you enjoy the ...
Hi, I'm Thom. I am American and have friends who come to Egypt all the time. They and enjoy it and I get to speak in English again. They usually come for ten days and are one a quick trip. Part of that trip is always the tour down the Nile for 4 ... Read More
New Member by sam399
Thanks for accepting me. Originally from the UK, I am half owner of a dive center in Dahab, Sinai, where I have been living on and off for the past fifteen years. As well as the dive center, we run a consultancy for film/TV crews and expeditions ...
Nice to meet you. When you're up in Cairo, give a shout out 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 ...
It used to be you could enter with a one-way ticket. That changed about a year ago. If you don't have a round trip ticket with an exit date and you are not a citizen, the airport has been instructed to not let you on the plane. You will be ... Read More
need a foreigner doctor by hisham rashwan
my name is hisham looking forward to find a foreigner doctor
Hi Hisham, What kind of doctor are you looking for but also Foreigner to what country? Are you looking for an Indian, German, American? What follows is a list and information I got off the US embassy website. Physicians in Egypt (Updated July ... Read More
New to Group/ Question about getting a package sent by AmericanGirl.in.Cairo13
I just thought I would introduce myself. I am from the USA but live in Egypt . I am not really new to Egypt I have lived here for sometime since before the revolution a few years now but still as a foreigner there are some thing I am still not ...
I found a service out of Florida that uses FedEx and they bundle all packages together and ship at once in one box and the shipping rate is half of the typical FedEx rate. I will let you know how it goes. Read More
Finding out about post by portertarnya60
Hi I just wanted 2 know if ur sending a parcel to someone in egypt I heard it goes to the local post office of that area 4 collection..so how is the person to know that they have mail .. or will someone take it 2 their village n just ask around if ...
Good question. I heard the same so I haven't bothered to use the post office Read More
Looking for information on extended visas by AmericanGirl.in.Cairo13
I am just looking for information on extended visas because I am wanting to pay up and travel soon. Does any one know how much the charge is for over extended visa ? The exact price so i can have an idea ? Also where do you go now as I am ...
The last time I traveled, I could pay at the airport. I can't remember how much it was exactly but I think it was $150. I remember it was more than 100 but less than 200 Read More
New to Group/ Question about getting a package sent by AmericanGirl.in.Cairo13
I just thought I would introduce myself. I am from the USA but live in Egypt . I am not really new to Egypt I have lived here for sometime since before the revolution a few years now but still as a foreigner there are some thing I am still not ...
If you hear anything about using the post office (I haven't used it here) or another delivery service, let me know. I don't think they have regular standard delivery like in the states... I've never seen a postal carrier in two years. ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Egypt by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Egypt, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
1. Weather 2. History and antiquities 3. I like the call to prayer. 4. Alexandria is AWESOME 5. Medical is sooo much cheaper than the US Read More
New to Group/ Question about getting a package sent by AmericanGirl.in.Cairo13
I just thought I would introduce myself. I am from the USA but live in Egypt . I am not really new to Egypt I have lived here for sometime since before the revolution a few years now but still as a foreigner there are some thing I am still not ...
DHL is twice the price of FedEx/TNT. TNT was just bought out by FedEx. It's not cheap. An envelope will run about $80 from the states to Egypt. I sent something to the states and it was less than a kilo - it was $160 with DHL. I have no ... Read More
Im a 22 year old Law Student - want to move to Egypt, have New friends by Jessica Bridge
Hi, I just found this site! I am a 22 years old Law student. I am very much interested in Egypt... I intend on visiting soon. So i'd like to meet some friends!!! :)
I don't know where you are from, I've been here a couple of years. Making friends currently is a challenge from Covid. The spontaneous interactions that one has typically is not available. That said, Egypt is pretty cool and I like it. Read More
Availability of kitchen appliances (eg Slow Cooker) by NileRanger
Hello, Can anyone please tell me the availability of kitchen appliances in a populous city like Cairo? Slow cooker is the most important one I'm interested in. Instant cooker and rice cooker would be great too. Thanks...
The best place that I have found to find appliances at the cheapest price is Almorshedy plaza mall. It's out in Zayed but doesn't take long to get to depending on where you are coming from... (from downtown about 25m minutes in a cab). They ... Read More