Egyptian Embassy in Vienna

Embassy of Egypt in Vienna, Austria

EmbassyEgyptViennaAustria

Overview

The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Vienna serves as Egypt's principal diplomatic mission in Austria, located at Hohe Warte in the Döbling district of Vienna. The embassy provides comprehensive consular services to Egyptian nationals throughout Austria, processes visa applications for Austrian residents traveling to Egypt, and facilitates bilateral relations between Egypt and Austria across political cooperation, economic ties, development partnership, cultural exchange, education, and people-to-people connections. Egypt and Austria maintain longstanding bilateral relations with cooperation spanning political dialogue on regional issues (Middle East peace process, regional stability, Mediterranean security), economic partnership (Austria is an important European trading partner and source of investment for Egypt), cultural and educational exchange (Austrian universities partner with Egyptian counterparts; Austrian archaeological institutes conduct research in Egypt), tourism (Egypt attracts Austrian tourists to ancient sites and Red Sea resorts), and multilateral cooperation (both countries active in UN system with Vienna hosting major UN offices). Vienna's role as international organization hub creates additional dimension with Egypt maintaining Permanent Representation to International Organizations in Vienna (Hohe Warte 50-54) accredited to IAEA, UNIDO, UNODC, CTBTO, and other Vienna-based organizations. The embassy coordinates with Austrian federal government, business community, academic institutions, cultural organizations, and international organizations. The Egyptian community in Austria includes professionals, students (Egyptian students study at Austrian universities), business community, and families concentrated in Vienna and other Austrian cities.
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Visa Services

Austrian citizens require a visa to enter Egypt for tourism, business, or other purposes. Egypt offers multiple visa options for Austrian travelers including e-Visa (available online for tourist and business visits up to 30 days, processed within days, convenient option for most Austrian visitors), Visa on Arrival (available at Egyptian airports for tourism purposes, typically 30-day single entry, payment in USD or EUR at airport), and Regular Visa through the embassy (for longer stays, specific purposes, or travelers who prefer advance visa). For e-Visa applications, Austrian citizens can apply online through Egypt's official e-Visa portal, submitting valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay), passport photo, travel itinerary, and accommodation details, with processing typically within 3-7 days and e-Visa sent electronically. Visa on Arrival at Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, and other international airports requires valid passport, visa fee payment (check current fee), and proof of onward/return travel. For regular visa through the embassy, applicants must contact embassy (phone +43 1 370 81 04, email egyptembassyvienna@egyptembassyvienna.at), submit completed visa application form, valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages, recent passport photographs, travel itinerary and accommodation confirmation, travel insurance, proof of financial means, and purpose-specific documents (business invitation letters, conference registration, etc.). Visa fees vary by type and duration. Processing times vary; e-Visa is fastest option. Embassy hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00. For longer stays beyond tourist visa (work, study, residence), applicants must apply for appropriate visa category with additional requirements including sponsorship letters, employment contracts (for work visas), university acceptance (for student visas), and Egyptian sponsor documentation. Business visas require invitation from Egyptian company or organization, business registration documents, and purpose of visit documentation. Egypt attracts Austrian visitors for tourism (pyramids, Sphinx, Luxor temples, Valley of Kings, ancient civilization sites, Red Sea diving and beaches, Nile cruises), business (trade missions, investment opportunities, conferences), and cultural exchange. For detailed visa requirements, contact embassy or visit official Egypt e-Visa portal.
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Consular Services

The Consular Section provides comprehensive services for Egyptian nationals in Austria including passport applications and renewals, national ID cards, emergency travel documents, civil status registration (births, marriages, deaths, divorce), Egyptian nationality matters, consular registration, legalization and authentication of documents (Austrian documents for use in Egypt require legalization through embassy after Austrian authorities authenticate), notarial services (powers of attorney, affidavits, declarations), and emergency assistance for Egyptian citizens in distress. Consular services available during embassy hours (Monday-Friday 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00). Egyptian nationals in Austria should register with embassy for emergency notifications and assistance. The Egyptian community in Austria includes professionals working in various sectors (healthcare, engineering, tourism, hospitality, business services), students (Egyptian students pursue degrees at Austrian universities including University of Vienna, Vienna University of Technology, Medical University of Vienna, and others particularly in engineering, medicine, sciences, technology, social sciences), business community (Egyptian entrepreneurs and business professionals), and established families concentrated in Vienna and other Austrian cities. Emergency consular assistance available through embassy for Egyptian nationals facing arrest, hospitalization, death, document loss, or urgent situations during office hours. Contact embassy: phone +43 1 370 81 04, email egyptembassyvienna@egyptembassyvienna.at.
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Trade & Export Support

Egypt and Austria maintain bilateral trade relations with Austria being an important European trading partner for Egypt. Austrian exports to Egypt include machinery and industrial equipment (Austrian precision manufacturing including industrial machinery, construction equipment, food processing machinery serves Egypt's industrial development), automotive and automotive parts, electrical and electronic equipment, iron and steel products, paper and paper products, chemicals and chemical products, and manufactured goods. Egyptian exports to Austria include textiles and ready-made garments (Egypt's textile industry supplies Austrian market), agricultural products (fruits, vegetables, citrus), petroleum products, chemical products, and manufactured goods. Services trade includes Austrian engineering and consulting services for Egypt's infrastructure projects, tourism services (Egyptian tourism sector serves Austrian visitors; Austrian tourism expertise), educational services, and Egyptian IT services. The embassy's economic section promotes bilateral trade through business matchmaking, commercial advocacy, market intelligence, and facilitating trade missions and business delegations. Austrian Economic Chambers (Wirtschaftskammer Österreich) support Austrian exporters. Key sectors of bilateral cooperation include machinery and industrial equipment, infrastructure (Austrian engineering expertise supports Egypt's infrastructure development including water management, wastewater treatment, transportation, renewable energy), manufacturing and industry, chemicals, environmental technology (waste management, recycling, water treatment), renewable energy (Austria's expertise in hydropower, renewable energy systems), tourism, and food processing.
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Investment Opportunities

Austrian companies have presence in Egypt across machinery and industrial equipment, construction and infrastructure, environmental technology (water treatment, wastewater, waste management), renewable energy, tourism and hospitality, and consulting services. Egypt offers opportunities for Austrian investors in renewable energy (Egypt's ambitious renewable energy expansion including solar and wind power benefits from Austrian expertise particularly in energy systems), infrastructure development (water treatment, wastewater, transportation, urban development for Egypt's growing population utilizing Austrian engineering expertise), manufacturing (Egypt as export platform to Africa and Middle East under trade agreements), environmental technology (waste management, recycling, water efficiency addressing Egypt's environmental challenges), tourism infrastructure (hotels, resorts, tourism facilities for Egypt's historic sites and Red Sea destinations), food processing and agribusiness (modern farming, food industry), and healthcare. Austria offers Egyptian investors access to European markets, precision manufacturing technology, environmental and renewable energy expertise, tourism and hospitality expertise, and Central European location. The embassy facilitates bilateral investment through economic section and coordination with chambers of commerce including Austrian-Arab Chamber of Commerce. Key cooperation areas include environmental technology, renewable energy, infrastructure development, manufacturing, tourism, and food processing.
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Business Support

The embassy actively facilitates Egypt-Austria business relations through its economic section coordinating with Austrian Economic Chambers (Wirtschaftskammer Österreich), Austrian-Arab Chamber of Commerce, sector-specific associations, and Egyptian business organizations. Austrian companies exploring Egyptian markets can contact embassy for market intelligence, business matchmaking, regulatory guidance, facilitation of trade missions, participation in trade fairs and exhibitions, networking events, and commercial advocacy. Key sectors for cooperation include environmental and water technology (Egypt's water challenges, wastewater treatment needs, solid waste management benefit from Austrian expertise in environmental technology), renewable energy (Egypt's solar and wind projects and Austrian expertise in renewable energy systems), infrastructure (water management, wastewater treatment, transportation, urban development where Austrian engineering supports Egypt's infrastructure modernization), machinery and industrial equipment (Austrian precision manufacturing for Egypt's industrial development), tourism (Austrian hospitality expertise and Egypt's tourism sector development), food processing and agribusiness (Austrian food technology and Egypt's agricultural sector), and manufacturing. The embassy facilitates participation in bilateral forums, sectoral working groups, and business delegations.
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Cultural & Educational Programs

Egypt and Austria maintain extensive cultural and educational exchange facilitated by the embassy coordinating with Austrian Cultural Forum, universities, archaeological institutes, and cultural organizations. Cultural cooperation includes Austrian cultural events in Egypt, Egyptian cultural events in Austria (exhibitions showcasing Egypt's ancient civilization and contemporary culture, music, film), cultural heritage cooperation (Austrian Archaeological Institute conducts excavations and research in Egypt; Austrian expertise supports conservation of Egypt's monuments and archaeological sites), and cultural festivals. Austria has strong tradition in Egyptology with Austrian scholars contributing significantly to Egyptian archaeology and ancient history. Educational cooperation includes Egyptian students in Austrian universities studying engineering, medicine, sciences, technology, social sciences, and humanities. Austria offers high-quality education, many English-language master's programs, research opportunities, European educational experience, and attractive living environment in Vienna and other Austrian cities. Academic collaboration includes partnerships between Austrian and Egyptian universities, joint research programs, student and faculty exchanges, and collaborative projects. Research cooperation spans engineering and technology, medicine and life sciences, archaeology and Egyptology (Austrian institutes conduct extensive research on ancient Egypt), renewable energy, water management, environmental science, and social sciences. Egyptian cultural heritage in Austria includes ancient Egyptian collections in Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and academic institutions with strong Egyptology departments. Austrian organizations including Austrian Cultural Forum promote cultural exchange.
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Service Area

The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Vienna serves all of Austria with consular jurisdiction nationwide. Egyptian nationals throughout Austria can contact the embassy for consular services. For visa applications, Austrian residents throughout Austria apply through the Vienna embassy. Egypt also maintains Permanent Representation to International Organizations in Vienna (Hohe Warte 50-54) accredited to IAEA, UNIDO, UNODC, CTBTO, and other Vienna-based international organizations.
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Appointment Information

Embassy hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00. Appointments recommended for consular services. For e-Visa applications, Austrian citizens should apply online through Egypt's official e-Visa portal. Embassy address: Hohe Warte 54, 1190 Vienna. Phone: +43 1 370 81 04. Email: egyptembassyvienna@egyptembassyvienna.at.
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Special Notes

The Embassy is located at Hohe Warte 54, 1190 Vienna, in the Döbling district on elevated ground northwest of city center. Accessible by Vienna public transport (tram line D to Hohe Warte, bus). Public access during embassy hours. Valid photo ID required; security screening may apply. Embassy observes Egyptian and Austrian holidays. For Austrian travelers to Egypt, e-Visa is the most convenient option for tourist and business visits up to 30 days, available online through official Egypt e-Visa portal. Visa on Arrival also available at Egyptian airports. Egypt attracts Austrian tourists for ancient civilization sites (pyramids, Sphinx, temples of Luxor and Karnak, Valley of Kings, Abu Simbel), Red Sea destinations (Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh for diving, snorkeling, beach resorts), Nile cruises, Cairo museums and Islamic monuments, and cultural experiences. Austrian visitors should check current travel advisories, health recommendations (consult travel medicine clinic before travel), and travel insurance requirements. Vienna serves as major hub for international organizations with Egypt maintaining active engagement in Vienna-based UN agencies. For comprehensive visa information, contact embassy or visit Egypt e-Visa portal. For travel advice, consult Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (bmeia.gv.at) Egypt travel information.
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