The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement names two officials who inaugurated the new office in Hurghada. They are Ambassador Haddad Abdel Tawab El-Gohary and Dr. Walid El-Barqi. The Ambassador is Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad. Dr. Walid El-Barqi is Governor of the Red Sea. The office belongs to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad. It is intended to provide authentication and consular services locally.
What the new Hurghada office means
The opening helps people who previously had to travel or coordinate through other governorates for certain document services. Local access matters in a long coastal governorate like the Red Sea. The Ministry announcement says the office will serve many cities across the governorate. These stretch from Halayeb and Shalateen in the south to Ras Gharib in the north.
The announcement also highlights support for merchants and business owners linked to Safaga Commercial Port and Hurghada’s tourist port. It includes the wider tourism communities across the Red Sea. Hurghada is both a resort destination and a growing base for investment, relocation, tourism operations and long-term property ownership. That makes this support important.
Easier access to authentication and consular services can reduce travel time for Red Sea residents and investors. It can also simplify document preparation and help personal, business and property-related processes run more smoothly.
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Why this matters for Red Sea property buyers
Property purchases in Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Makadi, Soma Bay and other Red Sea locations often involve documentation. Depending on the buyer’s situation, documents may need official preparation, translation, notarization, legalization or authentication. These steps may be needed before using the documents in a transaction or administrative process.
The new office does not replace legal advice or official guidance. It gives Red Sea residents and visitors a closer official point for authentication and consular services. This can be especially helpful for international buyers planning a viewing trip or preparing a power of attorney. It may also help when organizing company documents or coordinating family and residency-related paperwork.
Practical document checklist before you visit
Requirements can change with the document, issuing authority, nationality and purpose. Always confirm the latest steps with the official office, the Ministry, your embassy or consulate, or a qualified professional. Property buyers can use the following points for general preparation:
- Confirm whether the document needs authentication, notarization, translation, embassy legalization, or another procedure.
- Prepare original documents, valid identification, and copies before visiting the office.
- Check whether Arabic translation is required for your document type.
- Keep digital scans of your passport, contract documents, reservation form, payment receipts, and power-of-attorney drafts.
- Ask your property advisor or lawyer which documents are needed before reservation, contract signing, handover, rental setup, or resale.
Important: This blog post is an informational guide for Hurghadians Property readers. It is not legal, immigration, tax, or consular advice. Official requirements should always be confirmed with the relevant government authority or professional advisor.
How Hurghadians Property can help buyers stay organized
Hurghadians Property helps buyers understand the property journey, compare projects, request availability and coordinate viewings. We also help prepare questions for the right professionals. For steps involving documents, we can build a simple buyer timeline with you. This helps you know what to ask before travelling or reserving a unit.
This includes planning for viewing dates, reservation payments, power-of-attorney preparation, contract review and handover. It also covers furnishing, rental readiness and resale strategy. The new Hurghada office adds to local services that make the Red Sea more convenient for residents and investors.
