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Chinese Embassy & Consulates in Egypt

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

In Egypt, China has an embassy in Cairo and a consulate general in Alexandria. China requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Chinese Embassy in Cairo

At 14 Bahgat Aly Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt, the Chinese embassy represents China towards Egypt. The head of mission on record is Liao Liqiang. Its website is linked on its page.

Chinese consulates in Egypt

China also has a consulate general in Alexandria; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

China visa for Egyptian citizens

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China visa requirements for citizens of Egypt

  • L visa (tourism)
  • M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
  • G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
  • X1 / X2 visa (study)
  • Fee: TRY 1,225
  • 12 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Egyptian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. From Egypt, the application is made at the Chinese embassy in Cairo or the consulate in Alexandria or through a visa centre appointed by China.

Egypt’s missions in China

Missions of Egypt in China (2)

In return, Egypt has 2 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.

Good to know

China in Egypt

Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 2 of them are in Egypt.

Travel to Egypt for Chinese citizens

Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Egypt, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Chinese missions in Egypt are closed

Chinese missions in Egypt close on Egypt’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027, Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day on Monday 25 January 2027 and Sinai Liberation Day on Sunday 25 April 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Chinese embassy in Egypt?

The Chinese embassy is in Cairo, at 14 Bahgat Aly Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.

Does China have consulates in Egypt?

Yes, China has a consulate general in Alexandria.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for China?

Egyptian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Egypt?

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

Does Egypt have an embassy in China?

Yes, Egypt has its embassy in Beijing, along with 1 other mission in China.