To support foreign residents and families of mixed nationalities, the Ministry of Justice inaugurated the country’s first family legal aid office for foreigners on Monday, 11 May, offering free legal and family counseling to those living in Egypt and to individuals married to Egyptian citizens. The move comes in response to the rising demand for legal guidance in cases involving mixed-nationality marriages and family disputes. The office will provide advice on family rights, explain legal procedures, and connect people with the right legal channels, all aimed at reducing conflicts and supporting family stability. Speaking at the inauguration, Minister El-Sherif said that under President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, Egypt is committed to improving access to justice, simplifying legal procedures, and offering specialized support so that everyone, Egyptian or foreign, can navigate the justice system with confidence. The office is the result of more than a decade of cooperation between Egypt’s specialized courts sector and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), strengthened by a 2024 agreement. With modern technical and digital facilities supported by the Dutch government under the UNDP’s global rule of law program, the office is ready to help families navigate… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Foreign Residents in Egypt Can Now Access Family Legal Aid first appeared on Egyptian Streets.
