There's no 'family visa' in Egypt. But there are 4 paths to legal residency — including one that 90% of relocating families don't know about.
Most families arrive on a 30-day tourist e-Visa. That's a starting point — not a plan. And that's where things get complicated for those who weren't properly briefed.
The 4 paths to legal residency
There is no "family visa" in Egypt. But there are 4 paths to long-term residency — each one matching a different profile.
One is almost never mentioned in forums or WhatsApp groups. One needs to be arranged before you even board the plane. One is technically legal but we advise against it for specific reasons. The fourth is the one most settled families here have used.
Which one fits you depends on three things: your family situation, how long you plan to stay, and one decision that needs to be made before you land.
What most people find out too late
There is a visa that fewer than 10% of expats know about. It cannot be obtained inside Egypt. And it changes everything about how smoothly your move goes.