British Consulate in Alexandria
Consulate 
United Kingdom Alexandria, Egypt
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 1 April 2022
In Alexandria, the British consulate in Alexandria serves British citizens and visitors; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Cairo, about 180 km away. The United Kingdom requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Egypt
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Christmas Day (Orthodox)
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Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
United Kingdom visa for Egyptian citizens
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The United Kingdom requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
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The United Kingdom’s other missions in Egypt
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Cairo
7 Ahmed Ragheb StreetGarden City, Cairo
The British embassy is in Cairo, about 180 km away. Besides the British consulate in Alexandria, the United Kingdom has 1 other mission in Egypt. Egypt in turn has 3 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Good to know
About the British consulate in Alexandria
It appears in official lists as Consulate of the United Kingdom in Alexandria. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
British citizens travelling to Egypt
Egypt issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the British consulate in Alexandria is closed
The British consulate 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 Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the British Consulate in Alexandria closed?
The British consulate in Alexandria closes on Egypt’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in Egypt?
The British embassy is in Cairo, about 180 km from the British consulate in Alexandria.
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