Hi, I have read this forum for almost 2 years and this is my first post.
My Egyptian BF lives in Cairo. He finishes University soon and will do his paperwork for the military. He has one married older brother with a family. He is the last one home and his father is 60. His mom has health issues.
My question: Does anyone know in what situations he could be exempt from the military? Im not talking marriage..but other reasons, like being the only son at home. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
Posted by 7aya (Member # 7043) on :
i dont really know that much about this issue. but i have heard that if the father is over 60 there is a possibility that the son would be exempted from service.
Posted by candy (Member # 10393) on :
He's not the only son u have said he as older brother married, then he ill not be exempted
Posted by amrsangel (Member # 10344) on :
He has an older MARRIED brother with a wife and baby. That won't make a difference? Also, I understand that they only take what they need in each graduating class based on thier studies. If they have no need for say...an engineer in a specific field ...then they don't take them..but would he have to serve at a later time then? Once exempted is that forever?
Posted by ShannonAmr (Member # 10352) on :
It doesn't sound like he'd be exempt, but he CAN pay to stay out of the military. My fiance does this. He will have to pay until he's 30, I believe... and than he'll never have to worry about it again.
Posted by ShannonAmr (Member # 10352) on :
Isn't it strange that there are THREE "Amr"s in this chat... Posted by akshar (Member # 1680) on :
Why would he want to escape his duty, my husband didn't. It wasn't pleasant but he did it. I think it made him the man he is today and I am proud he didn't try and get out of it.
Posted by amrssnowangel (Member # 6789) on :
Akshar, it's odd how people interpret things. Let me clear up any confusion. I never said he wanted to escape his military duty. I was questioning in what cases he would be exempt. It stems from my own fears.
SannonAmr: not so strange since the name AMR is sooooooo common (at least that's what I hope..could they all be the same???) (kidding) But do tell me....how did he PAY to stay out of the military, and was he still able to travel? So he is paying like a fine/bribe to stay out? May I ask how much or if its a lot he has to pay?
Once again to keep this clear. My guy ISN'T looking for a way out. Its ME that wants the education.
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