US Consulate General in Alexandria

Egyptian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Check with the US consulate general in Alexandria whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.

For matters it cannot handle, the US embassy in Cairo (181 km) is responsible. Besides the US consulate general in Alexandria, the United States has 1 other mission in Egypt. Egypt in turn has 4 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.

About the US consulate general in Alexandria

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United States in Alexandria. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Address and contact

Address: 66 الدكتور حسين حساب، المسلة شرق، العطارين، الإسكندرية, Alexandria. The record for the US consulate general in Alexandria includes a phone number.

US citizens travelling to Egypt

US citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

When the US consulate general in Alexandria is closed

The US consulate general in Alexandria closes on Egypt’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027 and Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day on Monday 25 January 2027, and usually on holidays of the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Before visiting the US consulate general in Alexandria

Call the US consulate general in Alexandria before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.

Near the US consulate general in Alexandria

Within 1 km of the US consulate general in Alexandria there are 9 other foreign missions.