French Consulate General in Cairo
Consulate General 
France Cairo, Egypt
- Address
- 7 rue Abi Shammar, Guizeh, BP 1774, Le Caire, Cairo
- Phone
- +20235673350
- Website
- eg.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 31 August 2025
At 7 rue Abi Shammar, Guizeh, BP 1774, Le Caire, Cairo, the French consulate general in Cairo serves French citizens and visitors; France’s embassy is in Cairo. France 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 France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Egyptian citizens
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France requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the French consulate general in Cairo whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Cairo16 Hassan Aflaton ST. across Al Thawra ST – Heliopolis- Cairo – Egypt
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Cairo2 AL-Yaman street, Dokki, Giza Governorate, POSTAL CODE 12311, Cairo
France’s other missions in Egypt
- Embassy of France in Cairo
29 avenue Charles de Gaulle, Guizeh, Le Caire, Cairo
- Consulate General of France in Alexandria
2, Place Ahmed Orabi, Alexandria
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All missions of France in Egypt (4)
The French embassy is in Cairo. The French consulate general in Cairo is one of 4 missions of France in Egypt. Consulates: Alexandria and Cairo. Egypt in turn has 3 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French consulate general in Cairo
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Cairo. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: 7 rue Abi Shammar, Guizeh, BP 1774, Le Caire, Cairo. The record for the French consulate general in Cairo includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Egypt
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
When the French consulate general in Cairo is closed
The French consulate general in Cairo 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 France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French consulate general in Cairo
Current procedures for the French consulate general in Cairo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French consulate general in Cairo
The French consulate general in Cairo has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in Cairo?
The French consulate general in Cairo is at 7 rue Abi Shammar, Guizeh, BP 1774, Le Caire, Cairo.
When is the French Consulate General in Cairo closed?
The French consulate general in Cairo closes on Egypt’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Egypt?
The French embassy is in Cairo; the French consulate general in Cairo is one of 4 missions of France in Egypt.
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