Latvian Embassy in Cairo
Embassy 
Latvia Cairo, Egypt
- Address
- شارع أبو الفداء 3, Cairo
- Phone
- +202 2 738 4188
- Website
- mfa.gov.lv
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 12 March 2022
At شارع أبو الفداء 3, Cairo, the Latvian embassy in Cairo represents Latvia towards Egypt. It is listed as open 5 days a week, 09:00–17:00. Egyptian citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Latvian embassy in Cairo
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 09:00–17:00 |
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 Latvia
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Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
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Christmas Eve
The Latvian embassy in Cairo is listed as open 5 days a week, 09:00–17:00. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
Latvia visa for Egyptian citizens
EgyptLatvia Visa required Latvia visa for citizens of Egypt
LatviaEgypt Visa on arrival Egypt visa for citizens of Latvia
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel. Check with the Latvian embassy in Cairo whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 198 | 147 | 47 | 23.7% | 39.5% |
| 2024 | 158 | 130 | 19 | 12.0% | 53.1% |
| 2025 | 195 | 142 | 50 | 24.3% | 13.4% |
2025 figures: 195 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Latvia’s embassy in Cairo, and 142 visas were issued. 50 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 24.3%. The refusal rate rose by 12.2 points from 12.0% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 23% compared with 2024 (158).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 12.0% (2024) to 24.3% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Egypt, 24.2% of applications were refused in 2025; Latvia’s rate worldwide was 12.3%. Latvia received the 25th largest number of applications of the 26 Schengen states represented here.
13.4% 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
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Estonia in Cairoشارع أبو الفداء 3, القاهرة
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Embassy of Finland in Cairoشارع أبو الفداء 3, القاهرة
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Embassy of Croatia in Cairoشارع أبو الفداء 3, Cairo
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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
Latvia’s other missions in Egypt
The Latvian embassy in Cairo is the only mission of Latvia in Egypt on record. Egypt has no mission in Latvia on record.
Good to know
About the Latvian embassy in Cairo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Latvia in Cairo.
Address and contact
Address: شارع أبو الفداء 3, Cairo. The record for the Latvian embassy in Cairo includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Latvian citizens travelling to Egypt
Egypt issues Latvian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the Latvian embassy in Cairo is closed
Expect the Latvian embassy in Cairo to be shut on Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027 and Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day on Monday 25 January 2027, and often on Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena) on Wednesday 18 November 2026, a holiday in Latvia.
Before visiting the Latvian embassy in Cairo
Current procedures for the Latvian embassy in Cairo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Latvian embassy in Cairo
The Latvian embassy in Cairo has 33 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Latvian Embassy in Cairo?
The Latvian embassy in Cairo is at شارع أبو الفداء 3, Cairo.
What are the opening hours of the Latvian Embassy in Cairo?
The Latvian embassy in Cairo is listed as open 5 days a week, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Latvian Embassy in Cairo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Latvian embassy in Cairo do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
When is the Latvian Embassy in Cairo closed?
The Latvian 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 Latvia.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
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