What should I expect at the airport when I move to Egypt from America?

Question

I am an American woman who is moving to Egypt to be with a muslim man and live my life with him. I have done some research on the net about the customs and such and have talked to my fiance about what to wear and so on. My question is, I have never been out of the U.S. before and don't know what to expect at the airport when I get to Cairo. How many suitcases am I allowed to bring (i'm only bringing my clothes, my laptop, cellphone, and digital camera, and my portable dvd player)? And I read you have to 'declare' stuff...what does this exactly mean? I will be shipping my books and dvd movies to where I will be living...is mailing them bookrate the cheapest? I will be leaving in 5 weeks so any help would be very much appreciated.

Answer 1

The airport may be crowded when you come just take it easy you'll find the way to stamp the passport. It's better if you already have the visa ready before you come. Otherwise you will take your turn and pay 15 U$D if the price is still the same.
You can carry many suitcases according to your ticket or airline. All items you mentioned is for personal use, but if you have many dvd's or cd's may be they will try to charge you.
No way to charge you for Camera,cell phone, laptop. You'll have this information written on the flight ticket.
You should have your fiance waiting for you outside. You can put your suitcases on a carriage after you pick it up. You can also find men in uniform who do this for you and you pay like 10 to 20 Egyptian pounds as a tip for that (2 to 4 U$D)
I put a link that's very useful for you to see. It makes you hear also the Arabic words you may use in Airport and other places. In reality it'll not be ideal like that, but at least it tells you something about it with photos and Arabic sounds.
You'll be fine in Egypt, just try to know about people and how is life here. It's completely different, so you'll take some time to understand and get use to many things. I hope you have a happy and wonderful life. If you need to ask any more questions you can send me any time.
Welcome among Egyptians

Answer 2

Your right with the "declaration" thing. They have just added this thing lately. I read about it in the newspapers a few days ago.
What it means is that you have to fill a form stating everything you have. That includes the laptop and the camera. It's no big deal actually. U just have to state that you have those things that's all.
It's only about the waiting and so. But if you don't mind waiting then it is fine. I know how you feel. A few months ago I took my first flight outside Egypt. I was scared too, but it will be fine after that.

Answer 3

well i did the same thing, i came to egypt to spend the rest of my life

you will be very surprised when you come here , no troubles or whatever

and the declare stuff, if you bring only you personal things there is nothing to declare to the customs

and you will have to get or a tourist visa for 1 year and you can apply for it in tahrir square in cairo

but be sure to have a lot of time because everything goes very slow

hope i helped you and i would say marhaban
welcome

Answer 4

The airport in Cairo is a mad house! You need to get a visa here first or you can get one when you land there but I wouldn't recommend it. You will have to wait in a VERY long line. As for declarations, you don't have to worry too much about that, it is only if you are brining food or a large quantity into the country. Re-read the customs page to see what is not allowed. Usually large sums of money and food needs to be declared. I loved visiting Egypt but I wouldn't want to live there so I wish you luck!

Answer 5

nicely relating to groceries, you will discover all you like and much less costly at Metro,Spinnies (city stars) or Mercato the place you will no longer could desire to handle any interior of sight salespeople atleast on the time being. additionally you do could desire to evaluation the language and the slang Egyptian Arabic so which you will unquestionably communicate. you do no longer could desire to rigidity by way of fact all yours desires would be met,the place we've shops with all the in demand clothing shops and the different assets you like. EDIT: while you're worried approximately being Christian and maximum of Egyptiasns are fundamental, you'll be relax certain, we cope with Christians as brothers and sisters with appreciate, i think Moonrise stated all of it relating to each little thing you'll be able to anticipate, you additionally can journey hardness in communication in case you do no longer know the language so attempt to evaluation that's an common one. additionally be sure you do gown modestly, you do no longer want to be walking around flashy catching human beings's eyes positioned on no longer something provocative of any style and you'd be cool. Have a pleasent stay.

Answer 6

If you've never been outside the US before and your going to Cairo,all i can say is hold your breath,the airport is a bit crazy and you should only need to declare if your bringing in excess

Answer 7

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Answer 8

if you want any information , please do not afraid to email me , if you do not wish , just do not hesitate , behave as if you know every thing , do not accept any help there as it is not free , try to contact the people whom you are going to be with to wait for you , the air port may be crowded but it is not a rule , the more careful about your small valuables , the better . I do not what is "declare " but you may be asked what you have in luggage , just be at your ease and nothing will go wrong , best wishes and I hope you nice stay and good work.

Answer 9

Chaos.