Kalis Heart
American expat in Egypt
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American
Speaks Spanish, English
Registration: 22 March 2019
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Vaccines required in Egypt by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Egypt, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Hi all- For the record. Vaccines rock. I have been vaccinated, my daughter. Everyone I know has been. Vaccines help. Now, I've traveled here to Egypt, no vaccine/travel shots were required. I did check. Now, covid. I wish as an expat ... Read More
Tourist visa and new foreign tourist i.d card by andygeez123
Hello people, English guy here. I was at the visa office today in Hurghada to renew my tourist visa. Usually i am given the standard six months, then renew again for another six months then have to fly out. I found out this time that i will be ...
Yup. Extentions are now shorter even with the year contract of residency. I've had the new ID now for the last year. 3 IDs. This last one only good for 2 months. I think mainly becuz of the overextended time of the Covid-19 closures. We ... Read More
Following your life partner in Egypt by Loïc
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Egypt. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
I tried to be honest. It's difficult sometimes but it's worth it. Not just to me but to him as well. Thank you. Read More
Following your life partner in Egypt by Loïc
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Egypt. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
Following my life partner. As much as I want to say I was prepared, I was and wasn't. Yes, all papers were in order. I had a flat reserved so that life would be easier and frankly, take our time. The flat was for me while he was with his ... Read More
Medication in Egypt by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Egypt with ...
I hate that I can't find -Allegra -Bayer aspirin ...ibuorophens are the only things that seem to be here. -Bayer migraine -Icy Hot for muscle relief -Tylenol Medicine isn't expensive in my eyes but I find myself looking for items I ... Read More
Cost of Living in Egypt in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Egypt to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Hi...I am going to assume that you have SSA benefits. 1. Medicare covers ER care outside the US only and after deductible. Don't get the prescription part as it won't work here. Maintain only the free part. I declined it. 2. There are ... Read More
Cost of Living in Egypt in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Egypt to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Thank you. Not really. I just pick my poison..so to speak. I'm fortunate in that I can do that. Egypt, for me is inexpensive. I come from the US. Read More
Cost of Living in Egypt in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Egypt to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Typo. Both should be egp. Read More
Cost of Living in Egypt in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Egypt to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Hi... Interesting question. When I arrived, I used Airbnb. That ran roughly 600 USD for the month and I rented for 3 months. I did look around and frankly, some if the less costly flats were in areas I would not live in. I ended up renting my ... Read More
Visa for over 60s by Shellybelly
Hi been living in hurghada now for a year in April 2020. Have visa until 19th April but have lived for 1 year here without returning to uk, on the 5th April. People keep telling me I have to leave the country for 1 day after 1 year but to me this ...
Hi, I just renewed mine a few months ago. Over 60. The embassies don't always know. I just went to the Passport, Emmigration and Nationality Administration. New procedures are in place. Good luck. Everything changes. Read More
New Address for Visas by Kalis Heart
It took some research. Many get lost looking for the old police academy. This us the address to the new building: Passports,Emigration and Nationality Administration. 12 Al Seka Al Beydaa As stated before-no parking. You need to walk in from a ...
You didn't read the post. I am not offering Visa. Read More
Extending my Visa to Egypt-Residency? by Kalis Heart
Good Morning! I have been here in Cairo now for 6 months, just enjoying life. An American living a life long dream. I now need to extend my Visa. I know that Mongamma is where I start. The page giving information is confusing to me. Plus, I ...
Thank you for the response but not exactly. I will now go for the 3rd day in a row. They do not make it easy. I had my contract and they gave me issues. I persisted as I know that that is all that was needed. I also had copies of my egy bank, ... Read More
New Address for Visas
It took some research. Many get lost looking for the old police academy. This us the address to the new building: Passports,Emigration and Nationality Administration. 12 Al Seka Al Beydaa As stated before-no parking. You need to walk in from a ... Read More
The "new" Mongamma experience
I am sharing. First, it is NOT the old police academy. It's actually anew building NEXT to the old police academy. Second. parking does not exist. It is off a one way street. Three. Entrance and exits are separate. That's good crowd ... Read More
Coverage of USA MediCare and MedicAid in Cairo, Egypt? by JamesStanfield
I am 68 years old and I plan on moving to Cairo Egypt in a few months. I hope to live in Egypt for many years. Does anyone know if my USA Medicare and Medicaid continue coverage of me in Egypt? I am a USA citizen. Some questions probably should not ...
Hi, that is a Medicare question you should address with Medicare. However, from what I know, some Medicare Advantage (private Medicare) plans may provide coverage benefits for health care needs when enrollees TRAVEL outside the United States. ... Read More