Embassy of Germany in Cairo
Today · Closed- Address
- شارع برلين 2, 11211 Kairo
- Phone
- +20 2 2728-2000
- Website
- kairo.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Jürgen Schulz, Ambassador
Germany
Egypt
German Embassy & Consulates in Egypt
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Germany is represented in Egypt by 2 missions: an embassy in Cairo and an honorary consulate in Alexandria. Germany requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Egypt
Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Egypt
German Embassy in Cairo
The German embassy is in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, at شارع برلين 2, 11211 Kairo. The head of mission on record is Jürgen Schulz, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
German honorary consulates in Egypt
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Alexandria
9, El Fawatem Street (behind the Goethe Institute), Azarita, Alexandria
Germany has an honorary consulate in Alexandria; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Germany visa for Egyptian citizens
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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Egypt
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. In Egypt, applications go to the German embassy in Cairo, or to a visa centre working for Germany.
Egypt’s missions in Germany
Missions of Egypt in Germany (3)
In return, Egypt has 3 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Egypt
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 2 of them are in Egypt.
Travel to Egypt for German citizens
German citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Egypt, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When German missions in Egypt are closed
German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Egypt?
The German embassy is in Cairo, at شارع برلين 2, 11211 Kairo.
Does Germany have consulates in Egypt?
No career consulate is on record, but Germany has an honorary consulate in Alexandria.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Do German citizens need a visa for Egypt?
German citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Does Egypt have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Egypt has its embassy in Berlin, along with 2 other missions in Germany.