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Egypt

Embassies and consulates in Egypt

110 foreign missions in 5 cities, and 79 Egyptian missions around the world.

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Egypt?

We list 91 embassies and high commissions and 19 consulates in Egypt, run by 92 countries.

Which city in Egypt has the most embassies?

Cairo, with 40 missions, followed by Alexandria (15).

Which cities in Egypt have foreign consulates?

Alexandria, Cairo, Alexandria Governorate and Alexandria, Egypt. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

Where is the Embassy of Afghanistan, Cairo?

59, El-Orouba Street, Heliopolis, Cairo, Cairo. Website: https://afghanembassy-egypt.com/

How many embassies and consulates does Egypt have abroad?

79 missions in 74 countries, including Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria Belgium, and 69 more.

Does Egypt have an embassy in United Arab Emirates?

Yes, in Abu Dhabi.

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

What is an honorary consulate?

A small office run by a local volunteer. It can help citizens in an emergency but usually cannot issue visas or passports.

How do I contact an embassy in Egypt?

Use the official website listed for each mission (74 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy?

Usually yes, especially for visa applications. Book through the official website, arrive early, and bring printed documents and your passport.

From Wikidata (CC0). Opening hours and services change: check the mission's website before you visit.

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