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Egyptian Embassy & Consulates in the United States

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates general

In the United States, Egypt has an embassy in Washington D.C., 2 consulates general in Chicago and Los Angeles and 1 other office. US citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Map: Egypt’s 4 missions in the United States

Map: Egypt’s 4 missions in the United States

Egyptian Embassy in Washington D.C.

At International Court Northwest 3521, 20008 Washington, the Egyptian embassy represents Egypt towards the United States. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Egyptian consulates in the United States

Egypt also has 2 consulates general in Chicago and Los Angeles; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Egypt visa for US citizens

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

The United States’ missions in Egypt

Missions of the United States in Egypt (2)

In return, the United States has 2 missions in Egypt, including its embassy in Cairo.

Good to know

Egypt in the United States

Worldwide, Egypt has 164 missions in 125 countries; 4 of them are in the United States.

Travel to the United States for Egyptian citizens

Egyptian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. In the United States, Egyptian citizens can turn to the Egyptian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Egyptian missions in the United States are closed

Egyptian missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Egypt, such as Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Egyptian embassy in the United States?

The Egyptian embassy is in Washington D.C., at International Court Northwest 3521, 20008 Washington.

Does Egypt have consulates in the United States?

Yes, Egypt has 2 consulates general in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Do US citizens need a visa for Egypt?

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

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for the United States?

Egyptian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.

Does the United States have an embassy in Egypt?

Yes, the United States has its embassy in Cairo, along with 1 other mission in Egypt.