posted 15 October 2003 01:54 PM            

I read that a man serving in the army cannot marry a foreigner.

Also what is this orfi that everyone keeps mentioning in this site?

posted 15 October 2003 04:39 PM            

- orfi is NOT a recognized marriage, it is only a way not to be 'annoyed' in Egypt when you are spending time behind closed doors with someone, somewhere.

- a soldier or an officer does NOT have the right to marry a foreigner.

best regards,

Monica

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Originally posted by esposible:
Could a regular egyptian soldier in the army be able to marry a foreigner? Or can an officer in the Egyptian army marry a foreigner? For example could an egyptian marry a morrocan. I read that a man serving in the army cannot marry a foreigner but I
I was told that a soldier, by marrying a foreigner would get have "legal way" to get out of the army ? But in order for that to be valid, the marriage has to be a real marriage not (orfi).
Would the guy be really let go out of the army if he had such marriage with a foreigner or would he actually kicked out? Is any of this true? Or was it BS that I was told??

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posted 16 October 2003 05:30 PM            

Also if a man married a foreigner would that exempt him from army? I mean if a soldier is not allowed (has no 'right') to marry a foreigner, but he still married one, wouldn't that mean that by default he will be exempt? Would he be able to marry her in Egypt or only outside of Egypt?

Can a man who hasn't done the army EVEN travel outside of Egypt?

posted 17 October 2003 03:22 AM            

you're talking about mandatory military service, which is typically 1 year...or you have the option of becoming an officer and doing it for 3 yrs, and getting assigned something closer to what you studied in college, etc.

the rules are different. everybody has to do mandatory service (in theory) but as you can see from your friend, there's always lots of schemes cooking up in how to try to get out of it. there's lots and lots of circumstances in the scenario you give, so i don't think you're going to get a straight answer.

if he left the country to marry her, he would be excused...but you can't leave the country until you get permission from army wt the visa, and (unless a student) they usually won't give you permission until you completed your military service... who knows. the rules for mandatory military service are some of the funniest i've heard of...like..you're excused if you're an only son, but not until your father reaches a certain age (like 50s or 60s) so that they are sure you ARE the only son. if your mom dies, doesn't excuse you, as your dad can always remarry and have another boy. LOL.

posted 17 October 2003 08:05 AM            

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Originally posted by Shepenwepet:
Can anybody explain to me where the term 'Orfi marriage' comes from? I fully understand its meaning but I've never heard the word used in Egypt or anywhere before I visited this board. I'm just curious!

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posted 17 October 2003 08:21 AM            

Um kind of confused, what is the diffrence between the regular army and the "mandatory army"?

posted 10 November 2003 04:52 PM            

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Originally posted by holty:
can anyone help me i have a marriage paper that in written in egyptian i need this transalting i can email this please help me ?????

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posted 16 November 2003 09:11 PM            

I think you should approach the local authorities and ask, because although military people are not allowed to marry foreigners in Egypt and elsewhere as well, I think. There are some exceptions upon submitting an application form.

All you can do is to try...

posted 30 November 2003 07:59 PM            

Best wishes
Monica

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Originally posted by BeachGirl4:
I was just wondering, what are some of the ways you can get out of the mandatory army? My boyfriend says he has no choice but to go this year and we dont want him to. I'm from the US and we really dont want to get married just for this reason, theres got to be something! And if he did get out for some reason, would he be able to get a visa to come over here? Or if he did have to go, is it for sure that it would only be one year? Sorry for all the questions, thanks!!!

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