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BlueLight80

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Italian expat in Egypt

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About me

Italian

Lives in Hurghada, Red Sea

Speaks English, Italian, Spanish, some Arabic

Registration: 10 February 2016

About

I'm originally from Italy, but I spent most of my life in the UK, then UAE. I ended up in Egypt somehow. Business-wise the country is a real struggle. Good luck!
Interests: I love languages, nature and swimming.

Occupation

I am Self-employed.

My expat journey

italyegypt
Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt

Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt

Milan, Italy

Milan, Italy

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BlueLight80 replied to a thread
7 years ago
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Moving to Cairo by sheimaf

Eid Saiid Is it easy to move to Cairo and look for a job there or it would be easier to find job and then move?

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I think you might have good chances in UAE, the Gulf Region and China. If you are from Turkey, I would recommend any import /export company, especially those dealing with natural stone. They will need Turkish speakers. Read More

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7 years ago
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URFI CONTRACT by watermelonzone

When signing the urfi contract, is there only one copy? Or does the lawyer keep a copy and the wife and the husband both receive copies of the contract?

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At times people think this type of marriage will save people from sins. Let us understand that some Egyptian 'Muslims' sign up fo a so called Islamic traditional marriage with categories of women forbidden in Islam. A nationality is not an ... Read More

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BlueLight80 replied to a thread
7 years ago
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Moving to Cairo by sheimaf

Eid Saiid Is it easy to move to Cairo and look for a job there or it would be easier to find job and then move?

BlueLight80

Hi, If you are looking for a job in Egypt, you have to make sure that the company will actually sponsor your visa and apply for your work permit. Unfortunately many companies don't or can't. You will need at least one university ... Read More

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BlueLight80 replied to a thread
7 years ago
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Marrying an Egyptian man by Nisa87

Hello, I am an Albanian girl and i want to marry an Egyptian man but i don't know what documents i need in order to do that. I have sent emails to the Albanian embassy in Egypt but no response. I don't know if there are albanians here who ...

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All nationalities will need: 1. A certificate of non-impediment (nullaosta) from the Albanian Embassy in Egypt. (must be translated into Arabic and attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cairo). As you are not resident in Egypt, ... Read More

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BlueLight80 replied to a thread
7 years ago
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URFI CONTRACT by watermelonzone

When signing the urfi contract, is there only one copy? Or does the lawyer keep a copy and the wife and the husband both receive copies of the contract?

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A serious WARNING to all foreign women. 1. The Orfi Marriage is not a valid marriage according to Egyptian or International Law. In other words, you can share an apartment together, and if you have children, you won't go to prison. ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Self employed/starting a business by G-Abraxas

Hi everyone, I am looking for advice on permits, visas etc required for starting a business/ being self employed in Hurghada. My husband and I already have a property there and will be getting a residents visa. Also we are looking for a property ...

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Hi, To register a company in the A.R.E. you need an Egyptian citizen who will hol 51% of your shares. You also need an Egyptian Director. In order for you to obtain residence as shareholder / company owner you have to show that you are paying taxes ... Read More

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BlueLight80 replied to a thread
10 years ago
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starting a business by tuirm943

Hi again,im afraid im having no luck trying to find out about starting a small business ( bar) in hurghada) can anyone help me with this,,,if i had hair i would be tearing it out by now !! lol

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While you don't need an Egyptian partner to form an LLC, you do need at least another foreign partner. (LLC 2 partners). The director/manager must be Egyptian. You do need a work permit to work in your company. It should stand at 3000 LE for ... Read More