US Embassy in Cairo
Embassy 
United States Cairo, Egypt
- Address
- شارع توفيق دياب 5, القاهرة
- Phone
- +20-2 2797 3300
- Website
- eg.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 1 November 2025
The US embassy in Cairo stands at شارع توفيق دياب 5, القاهرة, in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Within 1 km there are 6 other foreign missions.
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 States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
United States visa for Egyptian citizens
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Egyptian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United States.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 51,575 | 25,736 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,513 | 1,019 |
| Exchange (J) | 1,791 | 1,181 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1,378 | 1,521 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1,017 | 794 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,800 | 1,576 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 399 | 379 |
| Other | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 59,476 | 32,207 |
The US embassy in Cairo issued 32,207 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 80% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by diplomatic and official (5%) and work and treaty (5%) visas. That is 46% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (59,476).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 8,236, 49% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Belgium in CairoKamal El-Shinawy 20, 11511 Cairo
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in Cairo7 Ahmed Ragheb StreetGarden City, Cairo
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Embassy of Indonesia in Cairo13, Aisha El Taymouria Street, Garden City, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt
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Embassy of Greece in Cairoشارع عائشه التيموريه 18, 11519 Cairo
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Embassy of Italy in CairoShara Abdel Rahman Fahmi, 15 - Garden City, Il Cairo
The United States’ other missions in Egypt
- Consulate General of the United States in Alexandria
66 الدكتور حسين حساب، المسلة شرق، العطارين، الإسكندرية, Alexandria
The US embassy in Cairo is one of 2 missions of the United States in Egypt. Consulates: Alexandria. Egypt in turn has 4 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Cairo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Cairo.
Address and contact
Address: شارع توفيق دياب 5, القاهرة. The record for the US embassy in Cairo includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Egypt
Egypt issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the US embassy in Cairo is closed
The US 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 the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Cairo
Current procedures for the US embassy in Cairo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Cairo
The US embassy in Cairo has 6 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Cairo?
The US embassy in Cairo is at شارع توفيق دياب 5, القاهرة.
When is the US Embassy in Cairo closed?
The US 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 the United States.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
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