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American looking for information about Egypt

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Registration: 27 June 2013

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Smelserjl replied to a thread
10 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

Yes I second that question. I wonder why it's so hard to find a hospital for this. Don't Egyptians need to do this when they marry Egyptians also? Another question for Americans. Did you need a religion certificate or just the affidavit it from the ... Read More

Smelserjl replied to a thread
10 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

Thanks so much for the details! You all are so helpful. More questions ;) Did you get the touristic visa on the spot or you had to wait or come back? How much was it? Do you know if there are restrictions about travel when you have it? Meaning, can ... Read More

Smelserjl replied to a thread
10 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

Hi Angela, Thank you so much for the detailed information and congratulations. Your experience sounds crazy enough to write a book or a movie about! Just a question. I am American and I will be getting married to my fiance in a few weeks. We ... Read More

Smelserjl replied to a thread
11 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

So I asked this question before but now I'm a little worried. I know I have to get the tourist residency visa at the Mogamma before we go to the Ministry of Justice and MoFA. But I intend to travel to Egypt on a tourist visa and immediately begin ... Read More

Smelserjl created a thread
11 years ago

American considering getting married to my Egyptian fiance in Amman

Hello, I am an American and considering getting married to my Egyptian fiance in Amman. We do not know any sheikhs/ What should we do? Read More

Smelserjl replied to a thread
11 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

Does the touristic residency stamp require that I have been in Egypt for a certain period of time? And a job? My job won't start until like a week later Read More

Smelserjl replied to a thread
11 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

I'll do that next time, since I already have the visa and I'll be leaving in three weeks. I read on another blog that if you are foreigner, sometimes u can get to the front of the line at MoFA or MoJ. Is that true? Do. Need appointments or u just ... Read More

Smelserjl replied to a thread
11 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

Yes I know I cold have gotten the visa stamp at the airport, but I'm always hassled in DC airports when I try to leave the country without the appropriate visa, so I just get it ahead of time. Thanks so much for these tips! Read More

Smelserjl replied to a thread
11 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

So the touristic residence stamp is not the same as the tourist stamp I got from the Egyptian embassy in DC for tourist purposes? Also, he is Muslim and I am Christian. When I fill out the papers at the US Embassy in Cairo, supposedly they will ... Read More

Smelserjl replied to a thread
11 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

How do you think Ramadan will affect this? And also, I will have a tourist visa stamp. I saw your post about the process, but I didn't really understand that part. Read More

Smelserjl replied to a thread
11 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

Oh darn! I had heard that MoJ gives temp papers after you finish everything, we wanted to go on our honeymoon that weekend :/ Read More

Smelserjl replied to a thread
11 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Smelserjl

Hello! I am glad I found this forum. I planned my appointment at the Us Embassy for the appropriate affidavit. Is it possible to do this, ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice paperwork all in one day in Cairo? Also, I know it can ... Read More