When traveling abroad, you should always know the location of your country’s embassy or consulate so you’ll be able to reach them immediately in case you run into trouble.

If you need help or face an emergency that impacts your return home, such as a lost passport or visa, your local embassy or consulate in Egypt can be your best resource.

Purposes of Embassies and Consulates

Embassies and consulates act as a small sanctuary in a foreign country where you have access to the laws and rights of your home country, representing the interests of the home country abroad.

Not only do embassies and consulates serve as the official diplomatic representation of a foreign government in matters of foreign affairs, they also offer assistance and support to their citizens living or traveling abroad. Consular services include assistance with legal issues, visa renewals, lost passports, and more.

Distinguishing Between Embassies and Consulates

While they may be similar, there are differences between an embassy and a consulate. Embassies are typically located in the host country’s capital city—in this case, Cairo —and led by the ambassador, who serves as the highest-ranking diplomat representing the foreign government.

Consulates can be found throughout the country and are headed by lower-ranking diplomats known as consuls. Consuls general can help with visa services and emergency situations, but they also engage with the local community and participate in cultural and educational efforts, among other duties.

International Embassies and Consulates in Egypt

Below is a list of some of the 140 countries with embassies and consulates in Egypt, including addresses, contact information, websites, and hours of operation.

Hours are listed in local time and subject to change, and some may require scheduled appointments, so please call ahead to confirm availability.

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United States

US Embassy Cairo
Consular Section
5 Tawfik Diab Street
Garden City, Cairo
Phone: +(20) 2-2797-3300
Email: ConsularCairoACS@state.gov
Hours of Operation: Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (closed Friday and Saturday)

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United Kingdom

British Embassy Cairo
7 Ahmed Ragheb Street
Garden City, Cairo
Phone: +(20) 2-2791-6000 / +(44) 20-7008-5000
Email: Cairo.Contact@fcdo.gov.uk (for non-consular issues only)
Hours of Operation: By appointment only. Sunday to Wednesday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm; Thursday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. For consular: Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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Australia

Australian Embassy in Egypt
11th Floor
World Trade Center
1191 Corniche El-Nil
Boulak, Cairo
Phone: +(20) 2-2770-6600
Email: cairo.austremb@dfat.gov.au
Hours of Operation: Sunday to Wednesday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Thursday, 8:00 am to 1:30 pm

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The Netherlands

Netherlands Embassy in Cairo
18 Hassan Sabri Street
11211 Zamalek, Cairo
Phone: +(20) 2-2739-5500
Email: kai@minbuza.nl
Hours of Operation: Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed Friday and Saturday)

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Germany

Embassy

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
2 Sharia Berlin (off Sharia Hassan Sabri)
Zamalek, Cairo
Phone: +(20) 2-2728-2000
Hours of Operation: Sunday to Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Thursday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

Consulate

German Honorary Consulate in Alexandria
9 El Fawatem Street
Mazarita, Alexandria
Phone:  +(20) 3-486-7503
Email: alexandria@hk-diplo.de
Hours of Operation: Monday to Wednesday, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

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Singapore

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Egypt
40 Adnan Omar Sedky St.
Dokki 11511, Cairo
Phone: +20-2-3749-0468
Email: singemb_cai@mfa.sg
Hours of Operation: Sunday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (closed Friday and Saturday)

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Doing your research before traveling helps you avoid issues and be prepared in case of an emergency. For more information on other aspects of travel to Egypt, including health and safety, money and currency, and extending your stay, visit our Egypt content hub.