Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Source: Egyptian Cabinet Facebook page
Egypt opens modern office for foreign marriages and property
The Prime Minister of Egypt, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, inaugurated today a new Foreigners’ Services Office in Cairo’s New Administrative Capital, marking a significant step in improving government services for expatriates. Dr. Madbouly emphasized Egypt’s commitment to creating a modern, efficient, and welcoming experience for foreigners seeking marital or property rights in the country.
This new office replaces the previous location in Lazoghly, central Cairo, which often became overcrowded and faced organizational challenges. The move is a testament to Egypt’s ongoing efforts to upgrade government services, enhancing both the working environment for staff and the quality of public service for foreign nationals.
Housed in the vibrant R3 residential district of the New Administrative Capital, the service center is equipped with cutting-edge digital technology.
Minister of Housing Sherif El-Sherbini noted that the facility exemplifies the Ministry’s drive to provide exemplary services for residents and visitors of Egypt’s burgeoning new cities, fully integrated with the nation’s digital transformation agenda.
During his visit, Dr. Madbouly was briefed on the advanced technological capabilities of the office, which now features streamlined electronic procedures to expedite marriage registrations and real estate ownership for foreigners in Egypt. Notably, the office now offers real-time translation services in several languages to ensure inclusive, barrier-free communication for clients from all backgrounds.
In tandem with the opening, the Ministry of Justice launched a new online platform allowing foreigners to check marriage requirements for different nationalities ahead of their visit, helping save considerable time and reducing unnecessary visits.
Minister Adnan Fanjari highlighted that this project is a milestone in Egypt’s digital transformation and directly supports Egypt’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes efficient, innovative public administration. All real estate documentation offices nationwide are now connected through a unified digital system, enabling faster, more comprehensive processing of foreigners’ property transactions.
He further revealed ongoing work to develop an integrated digital platform for real estate documentation for foreigners. This collaborative effort involves the Ministries of Justice, Housing, and Communications and will soon enable same-day property registration—an unprecedented achievement in service delivery.
The Foreigners’ Marriage Office has also increased its service capacity by 60%, expanding from five to eight service windows. In their new, larger premises—almost tripling in size—the offices now provide a dignified, accessible space, allowing more clients to be served swiftly and comfortably.
Services include official marriage contracts, divorce certificates, marriage reviews, and related procedures for cases where at least one partner is a foreign national or for Christian Egyptians of different sects. The expansion also responds to mounting demand and the desire to make Egypt’s legal environment more inviting to the international community.
The new location not only benefits users directly by offering easy access and multilingual support but also houses an authentication office affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ensuring one-stop service and greater convenience.
The opening reflects the government’s dedication to fostering a prosperous, just, and forward-looking society. As Dr. Madbouly highlighted, increased promotion and outreach will ensure that foreign residents and visitors are fully aware of the convenient services now available to them in Egypt’s new administrative heart.