Last year they started a 5 year multi entry visa, fairly easy to get. https://egypt-e-visas.com/blog/egypt-5-year-multiple-entry-visa/. I found the people to be friendly and welcoming, loved the local food. which is varied You should visit there first to see if it would fit your retirement plan. I know some who retired there and LOVE it, An interesting read on retiring in Egypt, https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/we-left-uk-spend-retirement-28764383