GuestPoster361
American expat in Egypt
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About me
American
Lives in Cairo, Mu谩赂漏
Registration: 22 May 2023
Residence Cards
Does anyone have current updates on the cost/fee for foreign residence cards? I heard the residence fees increased to $150 per person. Read More
Seeking Remote Opportunities or Teaching
I am seeking remote job opportunities that tailors to customer service, data entry, human resources, or education (teaching). I have over nine years of Human Resources experience and seven years of teaching experience. I have also worked as a ...
Bank accounts for foreigners? by CyMan
Rumour has it that the Central Bank is allowing foreigners to have bank accounts. What facts please?
We were able to open an account through CIB by showing proof of our home sale settlement statement. A friend of ours I think provided proof of her retirement income. Read More
Utility Cost in New Cairo
What is the average monthly cost for gas, water, and electricity in New Cairo for a 3 bedroom? Read More
Power Outage
Has anyone experience power outages only on half of your unit? Certain parts of our apartment is with electricity and some parts have no electricity (right now, our kitchen and bathroom have electricity, but our living area and dining area is ... Read More
Noise Cancellation Headphones (Work from Home) by GuestPoster361
Hello,Does anyone know of any noise cancellation headphones they can recommend for working from home. The ones I have currently from Amazon, I can still hear background noise.Thank you!
@JulienI don't have a budget in mind. Where can I get those? Read More
Noise Cancellation Headphones (Work from Home) by GuestPoster361
Hello,Does anyone know of any noise cancellation headphones they can recommend for working from home. The ones I have currently from Amazon, I can still hear background noise.Thank you!
@MakeladutchOh wow...didn't know things like that comes as a download. Thank you! Read More
Noise Cancellation Headphones (Work from Home)
Hello,Does anyone know of any noise cancellation headphones they can recommend for working from home. The ones I have currently from Amazon, I can still hear background noise.Thank you! Read More
Foreign Residence Card by GuestPoster361
Has anyone experienced a delay in getting their foreign residence cards? We have been at least three times to pick up my daughter鈥檚 card, but they tell us each time, 鈥淚t鈥檚 not ready and to come back in 10 days鈥�. It鈥檚 ...
@BhavnaThank you!鈽猴笍 Read More
Foreign Residence Card by GuestPoster361
Has anyone experienced a delay in getting their foreign residence cards? We have been at least three times to pick up my daughter鈥檚 card, but they tell us each time, 鈥淚t鈥檚 not ready and to come back in 10 days鈥�. It鈥檚 ...
Update!My daughter finally received her residence card after waiting for almost two months. Once we got to the window, they told us to go to window 37, across on the other side. We had to present copies of the inside of her passport, foreign ... Read More
NEW VISA COSTS 2024? by FranceThePsychic
I need to pay the penalty for overstaying in the country plus the cost of a new VISA. From the information I've found the prices are outdated plus I've been told it is also arbitrary what you're charged depending on the mercy of the immigration ...
@FranceThePsychicI am not sure of the fees for expired Visas. I think you should go to the building to get the most accurate answer. Read More
NEW VISA COSTS 2024? by FranceThePsychic
I need to pay the penalty for overstaying in the country plus the cost of a new VISA. From the information I've found the prices are outdated plus I've been told it is also arbitrary what you're charged depending on the mercy of the immigration ...
@FranceThePsychicI understand and we pondered the same thoughts. I think they need the US dollar for reasons I can assumed, such as paying back debt. Read More
NEW VISA COSTS 2024? by FranceThePsychic
I need to pay the penalty for overstaying in the country plus the cost of a new VISA. From the information I've found the prices are outdated plus I've been told it is also arbitrary what you're charged depending on the mercy of the immigration ...
@FranceThePsychicUpdate: 11/1/23Residence Renewal-Go to the 3rd Floor!!!It鈥檚 time for us to renew our visas. Please note that they have a new process for paying for your visas. You know will have to use USD currency or another hard currency to ... Read More
Foreign Residence Card by GuestPoster361
Has anyone experienced a delay in getting their foreign residence cards? We have been at least three times to pick up my daughter鈥檚 card, but they tell us each time, 鈥淚t鈥檚 not ready and to come back in 10 days鈥�. It鈥檚 ...
@MakeladutchThank you馃槉 I鈥檒l keep the thread updated. Read More
Foreign Residence Card by GuestPoster361
Has anyone experienced a delay in getting their foreign residence cards? We have been at least three times to pick up my daughter鈥檚 card, but they tell us each time, 鈥淚t鈥檚 not ready and to come back in 10 days鈥�. It鈥檚 ...
@MakeladutchA hassle indeed. Thank you 馃槉 Read More
Foreign Residence Card by GuestPoster361
Has anyone experienced a delay in getting their foreign residence cards? We have been at least three times to pick up my daughter鈥檚 card, but they tell us each time, 鈥淚t鈥檚 not ready and to come back in 10 days鈥�. It鈥檚 ...
@Dodo30Yes. It was a shorter time for us last time. My husband, other daughter and I received ours within a week. We were granted a year due to my daughter鈥檚 school enrollment.聽 However, my 19 year old was not granted a year. I ... Read More
Foreign Residence Card by GuestPoster361
Has anyone experienced a delay in getting their foreign residence cards? We have been at least three times to pick up my daughter鈥檚 card, but they tell us each time, 鈥淚t鈥檚 not ready and to come back in 10 days鈥�. It鈥檚 ...
@faithhope301Thank you for responding馃槉 Read More
Foreign Residence Card
Has anyone experienced a delay in getting their foreign residence cards? We have been at least three times to pick up my daughter鈥檚 card, but they tell us each time, 鈥淚t鈥檚 not ready and to come back in 10 days鈥�. It鈥檚 ... Read More
Safety in Egypt after Yesterdays events by stvegas
hello, I wanted to post on this forum because I am looking for the honest opinion of people of are currently living in Egypt. I am supposed to be traveling to Egypt in just a couple of days, with my family, for two weeks. Our itinerary includes ...
@Laura Hernandez81Hello. Maadi is a good place to reside. Read More
Teaching English Online as a Foreign Language while living in Egypt by Briana95
Hello everyone,I wanted to share some knowledge for anyone who is searching for easier, legit remote job to work, while living in Egypt. One option that works for me is teaching English as a Second Language. If you are moving from an English ...
@Briana95 Thanks Briana.This is very helpful. Read More
I want to live in egypt by Arafaa1
Hello everyone. Am planning to move in egypt but i am wondering how things will go. Am single woman with my little brother. I already reserved an apartment.My question is how an expat live in egypt with a kid accompanied while I plan to get a job, ...
@Shubham LamsalShe attends the International School of Egypt, located in New Cairo, Egypt. It鈥檚 a great school. My daughter loves her school and was kindly welcomed by the staff and her peers. Read More
Safety in Egypt after Yesterdays events by stvegas
hello, I wanted to post on this forum because I am looking for the honest opinion of people of are currently living in Egypt. I am supposed to be traveling to Egypt in just a couple of days, with my family, for two weeks. Our itinerary includes ...
@mattliz99I currently live in Maadi, normal here. Everyone is continuing with their day to day tasks. Read More
Safety in Egypt after Yesterdays events by stvegas
hello, I wanted to post on this forum because I am looking for the honest opinion of people of are currently living in Egypt. I am supposed to be traveling to Egypt in just a couple of days, with my family, for two weeks. Our itinerary includes ...
Egypt is safe, with beautiful kind people. There鈥檚 distress all over the world. Don鈥檛 allow wars and rumors of world displayed in media to deter you. Enjoy Egypt. Read More
Looking for work! by moesslacher
@Al Azim: Are you aware that this thread is 13 years old?
@Al AzimI recently relocated to Egtpt. What types of jobs do you have available. I have experience in teaching, Human Resouces, Administrative/Customer Service. I鈥檓 seeking full or part time remote positions Read More
Egypt Tourist Visa Extension Update 2023 by FranceThePsychic
As of 2023, when I went on February 1st to extend my Tourist VISA for 6 months, they charged me 1,950 EGP a fellow Italian traveler was also charged the same amount for a 3 months extension. I'm happy I took the 6 months is allows me to do ...
@CoffeetraveladdictWe extended our VISA at the Immigration Office. Please let me know if you have any other questions about the process. Read More
I want to live in egypt by Arafaa1
Hello everyone. Am planning to move in egypt but i am wondering how things will go. Am single woman with my little brother. I already reserved an apartment.My question is how an expat live in egypt with a kid accompanied while I plan to get a job, ...
@Arafaa1We are expats in Egypt from America. My daughter attends a private school here in Cairo. Please make sure you get your brother school documents authenticated in your country prior to coming to Egypt. Some schools require it. Also, its also ... Read More
Notary Services
Are there any US citizens in Egypt who can notarize US documents? Read More