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Egypt

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

Egypt travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for information
Egyptian Consulate in UK – Unofficial WebsiteEgyptian Consulate in UK
Entry requirements - Egypt travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements
Egypt e-Visa Portal (visa2egypt.gov.eg)Egypt visa portal
Private health and travel insurance neededInsurance
NaTHNaC - Egypt (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY IN EGYPT

7 Ahmed Ragheb Street

Garden City

Cairo

Egypt

Telephone: 0020 2 2791 6000

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-cairo

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance123
Fire180
Police122

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

 

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityCairo
LanguageArabic
CurrencyEgyptian Pound
Phone Code+20
Internet Code.eg
Time ZoneUTC+2
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType C, Type F
Drinking WaterNot safe to drink
Dominant ReligionMuslim (predominantly Sunni) 90%, Christian 10%
Significant Dates

January 7 - Coptic Christmas

January 25 - Revolution Day

November 9-10 - Prophet's Birthday

 

Ramadan- varies each year

Islamic New Year- varies each year