Guides
Clear, practical explainers for living, working, studying, and settling in Egypt.
The Newcomer Checklist for Egypt
Everything you need to know in the first 90 days: visas, housing, SIM cards, banks, schools, and essential services.
Moving & paperwork
Visas, residency, and essential documents.
How to Get a Residence Permit
Step-by-step mock structure for required documents, fees, office visits, and where to apply.
Essential Documents You'll Need in Egypt
Your go-to checklist for official documents, translations, scans, and copies.
Visa Options Explained
Tourist, work, investor, student, and family visa routes as a comparison framework.
Family & schools
Schools, healthcare, and family resources.
School Registration in Egypt
Timelines, documents, fees, language questions, and how families can compare schools.
How to Find a Family Doctor
Find clinics, book appointments, check language fit, and understand insurance questions.
Childcare Options in Egypt
Nurseries, nannies, informal support, safety checks, and family support services.
Housing & services
Your home, utilities, internet, and more.
Essential Apps and Services for New Arrivals
A practical mock checklist for transport, delivery, payments, mobile data, maps, and local support contacts.
Renting an Apartment Without Stress
Find, view, negotiate, inspect, and sign with more confidence.
How to Pay Utility Bills
Electricity, water, gas, and landline steps for new apartment routines.
Internet & Mobile Setup Guide
Best provider questions, router checks, mobile data, and how to get connected.
Everyday Arabic
Useful phrases for daily life.
Beginner Arabic for Daily Errands
Small phrases for supermarkets, taxis, pharmacies, delivery, and polite daily interactions.
Arabic Shopping Phrases
Simple words for price, quantity, bags, receipts, and finding nearby shops.
Arabic Healthcare Phrases
Basic phrases for pharmacies, clinics, symptoms, appointments, and urgent help.
Arabic Politeness Basics
Small phrases for greetings, thanks, please, apologies, and everyday respect.
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