Swiss Honorary Consulate in El Gouna

Switzerland requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. For a visa, Egyptian citizens contact the Swiss embassy in Cairo or its visa centre, not this office.

For matters it cannot handle, the Swiss embassy in Cairo is responsible. The Swiss honorary consulate in El Gouna is one of 2 missions of Switzerland in Egypt. Egypt in turn has 2 missions in Switzerland, its embassy being in Bern.

About the Swiss honorary consulate in El Gouna

It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in El Gouna. It is headed by Simone Höch, according to the records.

Address and contact

Address: c/o Sheraton Miramar Resort, 84513 El Gouna, Hurghada, Red Sea. The record for the Swiss honorary consulate in El Gouna includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.

Swiss citizens travelling to Egypt

Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

When the Swiss honorary consulate in El Gouna is closed

Expect the Swiss honorary consulate in El Gouna 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 Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Switzerland.

Before visiting the Swiss honorary consulate in El Gouna

Current procedures for the Swiss honorary consulate in El Gouna, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page; honorary consuls often receive visitors only by arrangement.