The Egyptian people are facing intense challenges due to rapid population growth, deep and increasing poverty, widespread youth unemployment, a looming Nile water shortage, and threats to food security due to climate change.
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The city is troubled by traffic knots, pollution, power outages, scattered trash, sexual harassment, time-consuming bureaucracy and limited employment opportunities that Cairenes say make living in Egypt's capital exhausting and difficult.
From entrepreneurs to teachers to digital nomads, Egypt offers a wealth of opportunity for foreign workers looking to start a new life in a truly intrepid part of the modern world. As many as 544,000 expats currently call Egypt their home.
A historical and social mixture that's difficult to understand but incredible to explore, Egypt is a great expat destination for those who love people, food, different cultures, bustling cities, ancient architecture and beautiful landscapes.
If your stay is considered a long stay (more than three months), you will have to take additional steps. It is also possible to work or even settle permanently in Egypt. It should take the authorities a decent month to obtain a residency visa.
Egypt's environmental problems include, but are not limited to, water scarcity, air pollution, damage to historic monuments, animal welfare issues and deficiencies in its waste management system.
Visas granted on arrival are valid for a maximum of 30 days. There's no need to buy a visa from an agent. In many cases agents will charge more than US$25 for a visa.
Official data frequently changes, but generally an overstay of 13 days is acceptable. However, this is not always honored by immigration officials. A fine of up to USD 100 may be charged for an overstay of up to 3 months. Any overstay for longer than 3 months will increase by the day.