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French Embassy & Consulates in Egypt

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates general
  • 1 consulate

France is represented in Egypt by 4 missions: an embassy in Cairo, 2 consulates general in Cairo and Alexandria and a consulate in Cairo. France requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: France’s 4 missions in Egypt

Map: France’s 4 missions in Egypt

French Embassy in Cairo

The French embassy is in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, at 29 avenue Charles de Gaulle, Guizeh, Le Caire, Cairo. Its phone number and website are on its page.

French consulates in Egypt

France also has 2 consulates general in Cairo and Alexandria and a consulate in Cairo; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

France visa for Egyptian citizens

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France visa requirements for citizens of Egypt

  • Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
  • Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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France requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Egypt turn to the French embassy in Cairo or one of the consulates in Cairo and Alexandria; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Egypt’s missions in France

Missions of Egypt in France (3)

In return, Egypt has 3 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in Egypt

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 4 of them are in Egypt.

Travel to Egypt for French citizens

Egypt issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Egypt, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When French missions in Egypt are closed

French 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in Egypt?

The French embassy is in Cairo, at 29 avenue Charles de Gaulle, Guizeh, Le Caire, Cairo.

Does France have consulates in Egypt?

Yes, France has 2 consulates general in Cairo and Alexandria and a consulate in Cairo.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for France?

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

Do French citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Egypt issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Does Egypt have an embassy in France?

Yes, Egypt has its embassy in Paris, along with 2 other missions in France.