wanting to move to egypt

[Liralen]

Originally Posted by hurghadapat

Sorry but you don't need a residents visa to open a bank account....all you need is an extension of a tourist visa.....which is what most ex-pats who aren't on an ex-pats package have.

Apples and oranges...

I was not talking about opening "an" account. I did so (a personal account) on my extended tourist visa, as you stated.

When my 1 year tourist visa came time to expire, my husband was stuck in Alexandria, dealing with family business. When he returned we went to CIB, with the intent of "adding me" to his bank account. Making it a joint account.

At that time, we were informed, that the visa was required before they could make the change to the account.

So regardless, my statement stands, no visa.. no joint account.

PS: Legal marriage.. done in Cairo properly.. authenticated, translated and registered.

On an added note.. when we went to get the visa redone, we asked for the spouse visa, but they refused, insisting that he sign a letter of guarantee, and only extended my tourist residency visa for another year. They said "next year" I could get a longer one. Hurghada can be a real pain when it comes to these things, I think it all depends on who you talk to, and what mood they are in.. lol

[MaidenScotland]

At the end of the day this is Egypt.. and it often seems the law is interpreted differently by each official you ask,

[Liralen]

Indeed.. all we can do is share our experiences of what "can" go wrong... and help each other figure out options for dealing with it.

[hyper_janice]

Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

Then she must hold an Egyptian passport if it states she is married to an Egyptian.? and if you hold an Egyptian passport you do not need one.

quite simply visa matters are best taken up with the correct government department .

You do not need an Egyptian passport either per immigration in Asher min Ramadan. My American passport states I am married to an Egyptian. The last time I entered Egypt they did not even ask to see the marriage certificate. I carry this in my purse with my passport as I have been asked for proof of marriage while vacationing in Egypt.

[L.Seneb]

Didn't have time to read every post so I hope I'm not repeating.

Do not come to marry. Come and spend some time in Egypt and find out what it is like to live here. Spend months not days then decide. Someone said it is not easy living in Egypt. I can tell you it's a nightmare . In my humble opinion, you live in Egypt if you have to or insane. I'm the latter.

[txlstewart]

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[hyper_janice]

Originally Posted by Liralen

Apples and oranges...

I was not talking about opening "an" account. I did so (a personal account) on my extended tourist visa, as you stated.

When my 1 year tourist visa came time to expire, my husband was stuck in Alexandria, dealing with family business. When he returned we went to CIB, with the intent of "adding me" to his bank account. Making it a joint account.

At that time, we were informed, that the visa was required before they could make the change to the account.

So regardless, my statement stands, no visa.. no joint account.

PS: Legal marriage.. done in Cairo properly.. authenticated, translated and registered.

On an added note.. when we went to get the visa redone, we asked for the spouse visa, but they refused, insisting that he sign a letter of guarantee, and only extended my tourist residency visa for another year. They said "next year" I could get a longer one. Hurghada can be a real pain when it comes to these things, I think it all depends on who you talk to, and what mood they are in.. lol

It definitely appears they are not following their own rules:

It states in the Egyptian Immigration website under types of Residence Permits / The 5 year Residence:

"This residence permit is valid for (5) renewable years and granted to the following categories :

Wives and widows of Egyptian husbands. "

It does not state after they have been married for a year.

Sometimes to get your rights you must know the laws.

[hurghadapat]

Originally Posted by hyper_janice

It definitely appears they are not following their own rules:

It states in the Egyptian Immigration website under types of Residence Permits / The 5 year Residence:

"This residence permit is valid for (5) renewable years and granted to the following categories :

Wives and widows of Egyptian husbands. "

It does not state after they have been married for a year.

Sometimes to get your rights you must know the laws.

Don't forget you are in Egypt as well where the rules can change by the minute or even as to how much backsheesh you are willing to pay also Egypt makes its own problems by not clearly defining then sticking to to the rules.Don't think there will be anywhere else in the world where you can live in a country on an extended tourist visa either!!

[Liralen]

I am aware of what it says on the Immigration web site.. but honestly, we get a different story everytime we go, lol.

Next time I will print the page out.. and seriously push the issue.

Here is another one for you.. concerning the wife of an egyptian gaining citizenship here. When I first arrived, I was told that I had to wait until we were married 2 years, THEN file the paperwork. Now, just a few days away from 2 years.. I find that you file the paperwork first, then its approved after (you remain) married for 2 years. *serious sigh of frustration*

*waves to hurghadapat from well.. hurghada!*

[hurghadapat]

Originally Posted by Liralen

I am aware of what it says on the Immigration web site.. but honestly, we get a different story everytime we go, lol.

Next time I will print the page out.. and seriously push the issue.

Here is another one for you.. concerning the wife of an egyptian gaining citizenship here. When I first arrived, I was told that I had to wait until we were married 2 years, THEN file the paperwork. Now, just a few days away from 2 years.. I find that you file the paperwork first, then its approved after (you remain) married for 2 years. *serious sigh of frustration*

*waves to hurghadapat from well.. hurghada!*

Just as a matter of interest....what exactly do you see are the advantages of taking egyptian citizenship.