Egypt Archives - Expat Focus

Egypt – Finding Property to Rent

Egypt places no significant legal barriers on foreigners wishing to rent property, and the market presents an impressive variety of choices — from fully furnished apartments in Cairo’s well-established expat neighbourhoods to seafront villas along the Red Sea. The rental

Date Nights in Cairo: An Expat’s Guide to Romantic Venues in Egypt

Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, offers an enticing blend of historical charm and modern sophistication. The city’s diverse cultural landscape provides an array of options for romantic date nights, appealing to all tastes and preferences. Whether you’re looking for a traditional,

Egypt – Eye Care

Egypt delivers eye care through a combination of public and private provision. Government-operated facilities are theoretically open to everyone, but the majority of residents and foreign nationals turn to private clinics and dedicated eye hospitals, which typically offer faster access

Egypt – End of Life Issues

End of life care in Egypt is delivered primarily through hospital settings and a modest but developing hospice sector driven by non-governmental organisations. Structured palliative care remains scarce, and expats are strongly advised to prepare in advance — securing private

Egypt – Air Travel

Egypt’s air travel network is expanding rapidly, with Cairo International Airport at its core and coverage extending through more than a dozen regional airports. The national carrier EgyptAir commands the lion’s share of both domestic and international routes, complemented by

Egypt – Landlines and Mobile Phones

Egypt’s telecommunications infrastructure is well established, with Telecom Egypt serving as the sole fixed-line operator and four mobile networks — Vodafone, Orange, e& (Etisalat), and WE — blanketing most urban centres and tourist regions with 4G service and expanding 5G

Egypt – Visas

Relocating to Egypt requires careful attention to visa arrangements: the majority of passport holders need a visa to enter the country, although many nationalities can secure one on arrival or through Egypt’s official e-visa portal for short visits. Those intending

Egypt – Selling Property

The process of selling property in Egypt follows a well-defined legal framework that includes notarised contracts, compulsory registration at the Real Estate Publicity Department — commonly referred to as the “Tabu” — and a 2.5% real estate transaction tax that

Egypt – Buying Property

Non-Egyptian nationals are permitted by law to purchase and hold property in Egypt, with the framework principally established by Law No. 230 of 1996. This legislation allows residential ownership of no more than two units per foreign individual, with each

Egypt – Work Permits and Working Legally

Nearly every foreign national who wishes to work in Egypt must hold both a work visa and a work permit before commencing employment. It is the employer — rather than the individual worker — who bears primary responsibility for lodging