Legal Services in Egypt for Foreigners
By Counselor Mohamed Khaled Abdel Hady
Comprehensive legal advisory for foreigners in Egypt — marriage, residency, company formation, real estate, and contract review. 15+ years, 1200+ cases, 40+ nationalities.
Quick answer: We provide bilingual (Arabic/English) legal services to foreigners in Egypt: residence visas, company formation, real estate purchase and registration, marriage and family matters, contract review, and litigation. Consultations are available by WhatsApp or phone at +20 150 105 8238.
Source: - Counselor Mohamed Khaled Abdel Hady, Cairo · Last reviewed: 2026-10-08
Our Legal Services for Foreigners in Egypt
Comprehensive legal solutions covering every need of foreigners living, working, or investing in Egypt
Marriage & Family
Official and Orfi marriage documentation, divorce, inheritance, and family cases for foreigners in Egypt.
Marriage Documentation for Foreigners
Complete foreign marriage documentation through the Ministry of Justice, court testimony, or power of attorney. 1200+ contracts documented for 40+ nationalities with full international recognition.
Main ServiceOrfi Marriage & Legalization
Converting an Orfi marriage into a fully documented official marriage, regularizing it for foreigners, protecting the rights of the wife and children, and reviewing the Orfi contract before adoption.
Main ServiceDivorce for Foreigners & Mixed Divorce
Filing divorce claims for foreigners and mixed couples, divorce for the foreign wife, alimony, and financial settlement before the Egyptian family courts under family law.
Main ServiceInheritance & Estates
Inheritance declarations, estate administration, wills, disputes over Egyptian assets for non-Egyptians, and distribution of the estate among heirs in Egypt and abroad.
SupportingFamily Lawyer & Custody
Family cases for foreigners: custody, alimony, guardianship, family disputes, and representation before the Egyptian family courts.
Residency, Citizenship & Visas
Residency permits of all types, Egyptian citizenship, visas and work permits, and the golden and investor visas.
Residency & Permits
Temporary and permanent residency, work permits, family reunification, and student residency for foreigners, with a transparent fee breakdown. Expert handling of the Passports and Immigration Administration.
Main ServiceEgyptian Citizenship
Obtaining Egyptian citizenship through investment, naturalization, or marriage — file assessment, document preparation, and follow-up with the competent authorities.
Main ServiceVisas & Work Permits
Work permits, work and study visas, tourist visa extensions, resolving visa overstays, and the investor visa for foreigners in Egypt.
Main ServiceGolden Visa & Investor Visa
Long-term residency and the golden visa through real estate investment, deposits, or shares, plus the investor visa and residency for business owners and investors.
Companies & Investment
Company formation for foreign investors, free zones, bank accounts, and taxes.
Company Formation
LLCs, branch offices, representative offices, and joint ventures for foreign investors under the Egyptian Investment Law. Complete setup including commercial registry, tax card, and bank account.
Main ServiceFree Zones & Investment
Company formation in free zones, guidance for foreign investors on investing in Egypt, tax advantages, and structuring foreign ownership safely.
Main ServiceBank Account for Foreigners
Opening a bank account in Egypt for foreigners and non-residents, preparing the required documents, choosing the right bank, and transferring funds to and from Egypt.
Real Estate & Contracts
Owning and buying real estate for foreigners, due diligence, registration, and contract review.
Buying & Owning Property
Legal guidance for foreign property ownership in Egypt, due diligence, title deed verification, sale and purchase contracts, and registration with the Real Estate Publicity Department.
Main ServiceContract Review
Bilingual (Arabic/English) contract review for marriage contracts, commercial agreements, employment contracts, and real estate transactions — to ensure full legal protection before signing.
Power of Attorney, Legalization & Translation
Powers of attorney inside Egypt and from abroad, document legalization and authentication, and certified legal translation.
Power of Attorney in Egypt
Issuing official powers of attorney inside Egypt and from abroad — types of PoA, required documents, and authentication — for use in real estate, marriage, divorce, companies, and courts.
Main ServiceDocument Legalization & Authentication
Authentication and legalization of documents in Egypt: embassy legalization, Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication, certified translation, and legalization of personal, judicial, and commercial documents.
Main ServiceCertified Legal Translation
Certified, legalized, and authenticated legal translation into all languages: contracts, marriage certificates, judicial documents, and commercial registries — ready for submission to official authorities.
Support & Legal Help for Foreigners
Driving license, urgent legal assistance, general consultations, and everyday foreigner cases.
Driving License for Foreigners
Obtaining and renewing a driving license in Egypt for foreigners and residents, converting a foreign license, and the required documents, tests, and procedures step by step.
Main ServiceForeigner Cases & Urgent Help
Urgent legal assistance for foreigners: arrest and detention, deportation, lost passports, accidents, and representation before the prosecution and courts around the clock.
Main ServiceGeneral Legal Consultations
An initial legal consultation via WhatsApp, phone, or video call to assess your situation, determine the best legal path and steps, and whether it can be completed from outside Egypt.
Legal Services by City
Legal services for foreigners in Cairo and the coastal and tourist areas.
Cairo
A lawyer specialized in foreigners' affairs in Cairo — real estate, residency, company formation, and legal consultations.
Main ServiceHurghada
Foreigners' lawyer in Hurghada — real estate, residency, company formation, and legal consultations.
Main ServiceSharm El Sheikh
A lawyer specialized in foreigners' affairs in Sharm El Sheikh — real estate, residency, and company formation.
Main ServiceNorth Coast
North Coast real estate lawyer — property purchase, land registration, real estate investment, and dispute resolution.
Main ServiceNew Administrative Capital
A lawyer in the New Administrative Capital — property, residency, company formation, and legal consultations for foreigners.
Why Choose Counselor Mohamed Khaled?
Egypt's trusted foreigners' affairs law firm for 15+ years
Years of Experience
Specialized practice in foreigners' affairs law since 2010. Deep expertise in every aspect of Egyptian legal procedures for foreigners across all government authorities.
Cases Completed
Over 1,200 marriage contracts documented and thousands of legal procedures successfully completed for individuals, families, and businesses from around the world.
Nationalities Served
Clients from over 40 countries — American, British, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and many more — have trusted us with their legal matters in Egypt.
Success Rate
A perfect success rate achieved through thorough case analysis before acceptance, meticulous document preparation, and expert knowledge of every legal requirement.
Our 5-Step Legal Process
Complete transparency at every stage — daily tracking with instant updates via WhatsApp
Initial Consultation
Contact us via WhatsApp, phone, or video call. We assess your legal situation, identify the best approach, and provide a transparent cost estimate
Case Analysis & Strategy
Our team conducts a thorough analysis of your case — nationalities, available documents, legal requirements — and determines the fastest and most secure legal pathway.
Document Preparation
We prepare, translate, and authenticate all required documents. Every document is verified for completeness and compliance before submission to the competent authority.
Submission & Daily Tracking
We submit your application and track it daily through direct connections with government authorities. You receive instant updates on every development via WhatsApp.
Completion & Delivery
We obtain the final legal document, authenticate it from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when needed, and deliver it to you — ready for use in Egypt and abroad.
Legal Services in Egypt — Your Questions Answered
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Last reviewed: 8 October 2026