- Address
- Shara Abdel Rahman Fahmi, 15 - Garden City, Il Cairo
- Phone
- +20 (0)2 27943194
- Website
- ambilcairo.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Palese Agostino
Italy
Egypt
Italian Embassy & Consulates in Egypt
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates
- 3 honorary consulates
In Egypt, Italy has an embassy in Cairo, 2 consulates in Port Said and Cairo and 3 honorary consulates in Sharm el Sheikh, Alexandria and Hurghada. Italy requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: Italy’s 6 missions in Egypt
Map: Italy’s 6 missions in Egypt
Italian Embassy in Cairo
At Shara Abdel Rahman Fahmi, 15 - Garden City, Il Cairo, the Italian embassy represents Italy towards Egypt. The head of mission on record is Palese Agostino. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italian consulates in Egypt
Italy also has 2 consulates in Port Said and Cairo; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Italian honorary consulates in Egypt
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Sharm el Sheikh
Domina Coral Bay, int. 10258 Sharm el Sheikh / Uff. Cairo 22 Abdel Hamid Lotfi - Mohandessin, Sharm El-Sheikh
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Alexandria
25, Midan Saad Zaghloul Alessandria, Alessandria, Alexandria
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Hurghada
Mastaba Red Sea - Hurgada, Hurgada, Hurghada
Italy has 3 honorary consulates in Egypt, in Sharm el Sheikh, Alexandria and Hurghada; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Italy visa for Egyptian citizens
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Italy visa requirements for citizens of Egypt
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 21 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. In Egypt, applications go to the Italian embassy in Cairo or one of the consulates in Port Said and Cairo, or to a visa centre working for Italy.
Egypt’s missions in Italy
Missions of Egypt in Italy (4)
In return, Egypt has 4 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in Egypt
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 6 of them are in Egypt.
Travel to Egypt for Italian citizens
Italian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Egypt, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Italian missions in Egypt are closed
Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in Egypt?
The Italian embassy is in Cairo, at Shara Abdel Rahman Fahmi, 15 - Garden City, Il Cairo.
Does Italy have consulates in Egypt?
Yes, Italy has 2 consulates in Port Said and Cairo. Italy also has 3 honorary consulates in Sharm el Sheikh, Alexandria and Hurghada.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Italian citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Does Egypt have an embassy in Italy?
Yes, Egypt has its embassy in Rome, along with 3 other missions in Italy.