Estonian Embassy in Cairo
Embassy 
Estonia Cairo, Egypt
- Address
- شارع أبو الفداء 3, القاهرة
- Phone
- +20 1201844753
- Website
- cairo.mfa.ee
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 12 March 2022
The Estonian embassy in Cairo stands at شارع أبو الفداء 3, القاهرة, in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Estonia.
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 Estonia
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Estonia visa for Egyptian citizens
EgyptEstonia Visa required Estonia visa for citizens of Egypt
EstoniaEgypt Visa on arrival Egypt visa for citizens of Estonia
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Estonia. Whether the Estonian embassy in Cairo takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 341 | 136 | 203 | 59.5% | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 473 | 252 | 219 | 46.4% | 16.3% |
| 2025 | 493 | 362 | 131 | 26.5% | 12.4% |
2025 figures: 493 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Estonia’s embassy in Cairo, and 362 visas were issued. 131 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 26.5%. The refusal rate fell by 19.9 points from 46.4% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (473).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 26.5% (2025) to 59.5% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Egypt, 24.2% of applications were refused in 2025; Estonia’s rate worldwide was 24.6%. Estonia received the 23rd largest number of applications of the 26 Schengen states represented here.
12.4% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Egypt.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Embassy of Latvia in Cairoشارع أبو الفداء 3, Cairo
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Embassy of Croatia in Cairoشارع أبو الفداء 3, Cairo
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Embassy of Finland in Cairoشارع أبو الفداء 3, القاهرة
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Embassy of Ecuador in Cairoشارع ابن النبيه 5, Cairo
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Embassy of Bulgaria in Cairoشارع الملك الافضل 3;6, 11568 القاهرة
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Embassy of Serbia in Cairoشارع المنصور محمد 33, Cairo
Estonia’s other missions in Egypt
The Estonian embassy in Cairo is the only mission of Estonia in Egypt on record. Egypt has no mission in Estonia on record.
Latest official news
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Strengthening regional diplomacy, trade, and consular support for Estonian citizens across the Middle East and Africa!
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New Embassy Office Opening in Cairo
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Good to know
About the Estonian embassy in Cairo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Estonia in Cairo.
Address and contact
Address: شارع أبو الفداء 3, القاهرة. The record for the Estonian embassy in Cairo includes a phone number and an official website.
Estonian citizens travelling to Egypt
Estonian citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
When the Estonian embassy in Cairo is closed
The Estonian embassy 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 Estonia such as Christmas Eve (jõululaupäev) on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Before visiting the Estonian embassy in Cairo
Current procedures for the Estonian embassy in Cairo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Estonian embassy in Cairo
Within 1 km of the Estonian embassy in Cairo there are 32 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Estonian Embassy in Cairo?
The Estonian embassy in Cairo is at شارع أبو الفداء 3, القاهرة.
When is the Estonian Embassy in Cairo closed?
The Estonian embassy 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 Estonia.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Estonia?
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Estonia.
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