Egyptian Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
Egypt Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- Cevdetpaşa Caddesi 12, 34242 Istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 324 21 60
- Fax
- +90 (212) 3242204
Head of mission: Hatim Mohamed Jabr Elalfy
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Record last updated on 22 January 2025
Egypt’s consulate general in Istanbul has its offices at Cevdetpaşa Caddesi 12, 34242 Istanbul, while Egypt’s embassy is in Ankara, about 348 km away. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00. Turkish citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Opening hours of the Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 09:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Turkey
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New Year's Day
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Eid al-Fitr First Day
Public holidays in Egypt
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Christmas Day (Orthodox)
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Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day
The Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00.
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Turkish citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
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Egypt’s other missions in Turkey
- Embassy of Egypt in Ankara
Atatürk Bulvarı 126, 06680 Ankara
For matters it cannot handle, the Egyptian embassy in Ankara (348 km) is responsible. The Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul is one of 2 missions of Egypt in Turkey. Turkey in turn has 2 missions in Egypt, its embassy being in Cairo.
Good to know
About the Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Egypt in Istanbul. It is headed by Hatim Mohamed Jabr Elalfy, according to the records. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Cevdetpaşa Caddesi 12, 34242 Istanbul. The record for the Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address and a fax number.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul is closed
Expect the Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul to be shut on New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional), and often on Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027, a holiday in Egypt.
Before visiting the Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul
Call the Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Egyptian Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul is at Cevdetpaşa Caddesi 12, 34242 Istanbul.
What are the opening hours of the Egyptian Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00.
Is the Egyptian Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul do not include Saturday.
When is the Egyptian Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of Egypt.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Turkish citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Turkey?
The Egyptian embassy is in Ankara, about 348 km from the Egyptian consulate general in Istanbul.
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