Visa's! how do we live?

What is it like to live in Luxor? Share your experiences of Luxor's culture.

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Re: Visa's! how do we live?

Post by Robbo70 »

the woman at the visa/passport office keeps suggesting I get married at the embassy and then I can have a 5 year visa and permission to work. I keep telling her I don't want to bloody work thank you. Not sure if that is true or not as I have no intention of working. anyone know?
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Re: Visa's! how do we live?

Post by Glyphdoctor »

5 year visas by marriage do not give you the right to work. That is a totally separate process done via the employer and the ministry of manpower.

However, a legal marriage does give you the right to apply for citizenship and then of course you can work.
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