LOGIN TO EBENEFITS

Egypt

Egypt Culture Overview1, 2

  • Capital: Cairo
  • Population: approx. 117 million
  • Official Language: Islam
  • Currency: Egyptian pound (LE)
  • The name Egypt comes from Arabic name “Misr” meaning border or frontier
  • Cairo gets its name for the Arabic “al-Qahira” meaning “the victorious”
  • Egypt is home of the famous Great Pyramid of Giza
  • The longest river in the world, the Nile, runs through Egypt
  • Egypt is largely covered by the Sahara Desert
Image

Tips On Moving to Egypt

What Do You Need to Enter Egypt?3

  • Valid Passport
  • Visa/eVisa

Customs and Declarations3, 4

All passengers entering Japan are required to declare their belongings. Passengers carrying cash or other means of payment exceeding $10,000 are required to declare to Customs.

Major Restricted items:

  • Drugs and narcotics: Importing any type of illegal drugs or narcotics into Egypt is strictly prohibited and can result in severe legal consequences.
  • Weapons and ammunition: The importation of firearms, explosives, and ammunition is heavily regulated in Egypt and requires special permits from the authorities. Unauthorized import of such items is strictly prohibited.
  • Pornographic material: Importing any form of pornography or obscene material is prohibited in Egypt and can lead to legal actions.
  • Counterfeit goods: Bringing in counterfeit products, including clothing, accessories, and electronics, is strictly forbidden in Egypt.
  • Cultural artifacts: Antiquities and cultural artifacts without proper documentation or permits are prohibited from importation in Egypt.
  • Hazardous materials: Importing hazardous materials such as chemicals, radioactive substances, and other dangerous goods without proper authorization is strictly prohibited.
  • Certain agricultural products: Some agricultural products, seeds, and animals may be prohibited from importation into Egypt due to phytosanitary regulations aimed at protecting local flora and fauna.

Helpful numbers in case of emergencies in Egypt5

There are several important emergency numbers to know in case you ever experience an emergency or need emergency help:

  • Police (112)
  • Fire (180)
  • Ambulance (123)

Passing Away in Egypt6, 7

There are two important documents required while filing a death notification: A Death Certificate and a Notification of Death form.

For a medical-related death, the Death Certificate is issued by the hospital or attending physician.

The person reporting the death should register the death at the district health office. You do not need to register the death with the UK authorities unless required for a specific service. For a UK death certificate, visit - Register a death - GOV.UK.

The death should also be reported to the relevant embassy or consulate.

The following information is required when registering a death:

  • The deceased's full name, date and place of birth, address
  • Required documentation- the deceased’s passport, residence card, death certificate
  • The date and place of death
  • The cause of death

Repatriating Mortal Remains

The repatriation of a body to the home country requires the help of the relevant local embassy or consulate. Consular officials can assist in organizing repatriation and obtaining appropriate documentation.

When repatriation of the body is requested, funeral homes or crematoriums in Egypt will temporarily hold the remains while arrangements are made.

The cost of repatriation covers transportation and essential documentation, which may include:

  • A certified Copy of the Notification of Death
  • An embalming certificate (if required by the destination country)
  • A certificate confirming the coffin complies with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.