Egypt – Visas
Relocating to Egypt requires careful attention to visa arrangements: the majority of passport holders need a visa to…
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History on an epic scale, from the Nile to the pyramids, comes with a very low cost of living and very affordable property. Property investment earns residency, or a dedicated retiree route offers another way in.
Egypt at a glance
Cost of living
Very low
Property
Very affordable
Healthcare
Limited
Safety
Safe
Climate
Warm (~22°C)
English
Moderate
Expat community
Small
Where Egypt is strongest: cost of living #2 of 77property affordability #2 of 75
Worth weighing up: healthcare #76 of 78size of expat community #73 of 81English-friendliness #63 of 81
TaxWorldwide, 27.5% top rate
Visa / residencyProperty residency from $50k or retiree permit
General information to compare destinations, not personal financial, tax or immigration advice.
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