Most visits to Egypt never involve an embassy. If yours does, knowing who to call and what they can actually do saves hours. Contact details change, so confirm them on your governmentβs website before you rely on them (details below checked October 2026).
Where the embassies are
Nearly every mission is in Cairo. Many require an appointment, so do not turn up unannounced.
- United Kingdom: 7 Ahmed Ragheb Street, Garden City. Phone +20 2 2791 6000. Consular access is by appointment, with enquiries via the GOV.UK Cairo contact page.
- United States: 5 Tawfik Diab Street, Garden City. Phone +20 2 2797 3300, which the embassy lists for American citizen emergencies during and after hours.
- Canada: Nile City Towers, South Tower, 18th floor, 2005 (A) Corniche El Nil. Phone +20 2 2461 2200. Emergency help for Canadians is available 24/7 through Ottawa, so check travel.gc.ca for the current number.
- Australia: World Trade Centre, 11th floor, Corniche El Nil, Boulaq. Phone +20 2 2770 6600. From abroad, the 24-hour consular line is +61 2 6261 3305.
- Germany: 2 Berlin Street, Zamalek. Phone +20 2 2728 2000.
- France: 29 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Giza. Check the embassy website for current phone numbers.
Other EU countries are also represented in Cairo.
Contact details change, so check the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and your own governmentβs travel advice for Egypt for the current embassy listings.
In an emergency
Local services come first. Dial 122 for police, 123 for an ambulance and 126 for the Tourist Police, who often have English speakers at major sites. Then call your embassy, or your home countryβs 24-hour line if the embassy is closed. Keep these numbers saved offline, and see our Egypt safety guide for regional warnings.
What an embassy can do
- Issue emergency or replacement travel documents
- Contact family and help with money transfers
- Give lists of local doctors, hospitals and English-speaking lawyers
- Visit nationals in detention and check they are treated fairly
- Help in a serious incident, such as a death or major accident
What it cannot do
Embassies cannot pay medical bills, fines or legal fees, get you out of jail, override Egyptian law, or arrange hotels and flights. That is where travel insurance matters.
If you lose your passport
- Report the loss to the Tourist Police (126) or the nearest police station and get a written report.
- Contact your embassy and book an appointment. Bring photo ID, a copy of the passport if you have one, and passport photos.
- Apply for an emergency travel document or replacement.
- Ask the embassy or a local lawyer about exit requirements. Your visa details are tied to the lost passport, so read our Egypt visa guide and expect extra paperwork before leaving.
- Tell your hotel and your insurer.
Keep a digital copy of your passport photo page and visa stamp stored separately from the original. If you are waiting in Cairo for a replacement, a guided Cairo tour fills the time.