szamira
Hungarian expat in Egypt
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13
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Hungarian
Lives in Cairo
Registration: 03 December 2013
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Citizenship Procedure Through Marriage by LadiDadi
Can anyone tell me anything about what the procedure is for gaining residency and, ultimately, citizenship in Hungary for one who is married to a Hungarian citizen? I have scoured multiple websites - consular, government, etc. - and have found the ...
No, I'm afraid Hungarian ony. But it wasn't difficult as I heard from my friend who has just gone through the procedure. They had a simple conversation with the interviewer when they handed in the application. Read More
Citizenship Procedure Through Marriage by LadiDadi
Can anyone tell me anything about what the procedure is for gaining residency and, ultimately, citizenship in Hungary for one who is married to a Hungarian citizen? I have scoured multiple websites - consular, government, etc. - and have found the ...
I recommend you to go to the immigration office and ask for information. They will give you detailed info and papers to fill in English. There is a new regulation (from last Fall) - it is called Egyszerűsített honosítás / ... Read More
Furnishing an apartment - some advice please ;-) by gazamataz
Hi everyone. I'm just purchasing an apartment in the 7th district of Budapest, on the top floor of one of the old buildings. I won't have a car in Budapest and I wondered if anyone had any experience of furnishing their apartment? I'm ...
for furniture check Ikea, Kika, Jysk, RS bútor (rs.hu), Alpha bútor (butordiszkont.com) - these are my favourites handyman stores are OBI, Praktiker, Baumax, Bricostore I prefer going to Budaörs on the M1/M7 motorway where you can ... Read More
Considering a job offer in Budapest by Anne_29
Hello! I really hope I get some advice here, as I am torn between relocating to Budapest from another country. I was really excited when I got offered a job by a multinational company to work in telecommunication because it's what I've been ...
I agree with Orsi, this salary is considered above average in Hungary. You can rent a 3 room flat in the heart of Buda for 100,000HUF, 1 room flat for 50-60,000Huf in great locations (I know well, my mom was a real estate agent). I earned the half ... Read More
To Tip Medical Staff or Not to Tip? by Marilyn Tassy
Even though we have been living and or visiting off and on in Hungary since 1978, we still do not know the exact "rules" about tipping medical staff. We used to pay 100% out of pocket for any services given by doctors and dentists. In the ...
I'm Hungarian and I have never tipped anyone working in the healthcare system in my life. Oops! My bad! One time only - after giving birth I paid to the gynaecologist since he was my private doctor with fix tariffs. Other than that I have never ... Read More
Cost of living in Egypt 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Egypt in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Egypt you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Egypt? > accommodation prices > ...
> accommodation prices I lived in Maadi Degla, the rent was 4500EGP for a 2 bedroom flat. Now we live in a compound in Sheikh Zayed, it is 5000EGP for a 3 bedroom flat. 2-3 bedroom flat rentals are about 4000-6000 here. > food prices (your ... Read More
Visiting Egypt by redmapleleaf
Hi all, if I want to go to visit Egypt for more than two months what kind of visa I need to obtain, As far as I know the visit visa is valid for 30 days only. Any suggestions?
When you want to leave Egypt they check your passport at the airport and when they see that your visa has expired they will send you to another window to pay the fine, then you can leave. It takes like 10 minutes.. Read More
Visiting Egypt by redmapleleaf
Hi all, if I want to go to visit Egypt for more than two months what kind of visa I need to obtain, As far as I know the visit visa is valid for 30 days only. Any suggestions?
I asked my husband, as he remembers the visa extension fee is like 8 EGP or so - it is really cheap. The fine you have to pay for expired visa is 150 EGP per person (for children you dont need to pay the fine). Read More
Visiting Egypt by redmapleleaf
Hi all, if I want to go to visit Egypt for more than two months what kind of visa I need to obtain, As far as I know the visit visa is valid for 30 days only. Any suggestions?
Yeah, you can stay for 1 month, you need to ask for the 3 months extension before it expires. Then you can ask for another 3 months and then again and again. You will get it. I dont remember the cost of visa extension, but it was not a big amount. I ... Read More
Visiting Egypt by redmapleleaf
Hi all, if I want to go to visit Egypt for more than two months what kind of visa I need to obtain, As far as I know the visit visa is valid for 30 days only. Any suggestions?
You can get a 3 month extension for your tourist visa with no problem at the Tahrir square. (the process, the accountants and the office is horrible and depressing though, crowded, dirty, smoky, some ugly, ignorant office workers etc.. I hated it so ... 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 ...
Hi, I have 2 small kids and I lived in Maadi Degla for 1 year. I hated it so much. There were barely any pavement or even place to walk, I had to walk next to the cars with the kids. It was impossible to use the pushchair. I had hard time to cross ... Read More
IKEA by erikabrio
Ikea was supposed to open a branch in Egypt in the beginning of 2013. Anybody knows IF and WHEN is going to open?
It is now open, Ive been there last week. Just what I expected, bought a couple of things to my kitchen. Things are cheaper than in the Home Center, but as I see pricier than in Europe. Read More