Egyptian Embassy in London

Embassy of Egypt in London, United Kingdom

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Overview

The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in London serves as Egypt's principal diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom, with the diplomatic mission located at South Street in Mayfair and the Consulate General at Lowndes Street in Belgravia. The embassy provides comprehensive consular services to Egyptian nationals throughout the United Kingdom, processes visa applications for British residents traveling to Egypt, and facilitates bilateral relations between Egypt and the United Kingdom across political cooperation, economic ties, defense and security partnership, development cooperation, cultural exchange, education, and people-to-people connections. Egypt and the United Kingdom maintain longstanding strategic relations rooted in historical ties, with cooperation spanning political dialogue on regional stability (Middle East peace process, Libya, Sudan, counter-terrorism, regional security), economic partnership (UK is an important trading partner and source of investment for Egypt), defense and security cooperation (military training, equipment, counter-terrorism collaboration), development partnership (UK development programs support Egypt's economic and social development), cultural and educational exchange (British Council promotes cultural ties; thousands of Egyptian students study at UK universities), and tourism (Egypt attracts British tourists while UK provides educational and business opportunities for Egyptians). The embassy coordinates with UK government departments, devolved administrations, business community, academic institutions, cultural organizations, and the significant Egyptian diaspora in the UK. The Egyptian community in the United Kingdom includes professionals, students (Egyptian students study at UK universities across all fields particularly medicine, engineering, business, sciences), business community, and long-established families concentrated in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and other major cities.
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Visa Services

British citizens require a visa to enter Egypt for tourism, business, or other purposes. Egypt offers multiple visa options for British travelers including e-Visa (available online for tourist and business visits up to 30 days, processed within days, convenient option for most British visitors planning tourism or short business trips), Visa on Arrival (available at Egyptian airports for tourism purposes, typically 30-day single entry, payment in GBP, USD, or EUR at airport), and Regular Visa through the Consulate General (for longer stays, specific purposes, or travelers who prefer advance visa). For e-Visa applications, British 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 Consulate General, applicants must contact Consular Section (2 Lowndes Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 9ET, phone +44 20 7235 9777, email [email protected]), 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. Consular Section hours: Monday-Friday 10:30-13:30. 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 British visitors for tourism (pyramids, Sphinx, Luxor temples, Valley of Kings, ancient civilization sites, Red Sea diving and beaches at Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, Nile cruises), business (trade missions, investment opportunities, conferences), and cultural exchange. British tourists constitute one of Egypt's important source markets. For detailed visa requirements, contact Consulate General or visit official Egypt e-Visa portal.
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Consular Services

The Consular Section at the Consulate General (2 Lowndes Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 9ET) provides comprehensive services for Egyptian nationals in the United Kingdom 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 (UK documents for use in Egypt require legalization through embassy after UK authorities authenticate), notarial services (powers of attorney, affidavits, declarations), and emergency assistance for Egyptian citizens in distress. Consular services available during Consular Section hours (Monday-Friday 10:30-13:30 except public holidays). Egyptian nationals in the UK should register with Consular Section for emergency notifications and assistance. The Egyptian community in the United Kingdom is substantial and diverse, including professionals working across all sectors (NHS doctors and healthcare professionals, engineers, IT professionals, business services, finance, education), students (thousands of Egyptian students pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at UK universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, UCL, Edinburgh, Manchester, and others across medicine, engineering, business, sciences, social sciences, humanities), business community (Egyptian entrepreneurs and professionals in London's financial district and business centers), and established families who have lived in UK for generations. London has particularly large Egyptian community concentrated in areas including Kensington, Chelsea, and other parts of London, with communities also in Manchester, Birmingham, and other cities. Emergency consular assistance available through Consular Section phone +44 20 7235 9777 for Egyptian nationals facing arrest, hospitalization, death, document loss, or urgent situations during office hours.
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Trade & Export Support

Egypt and the United Kingdom maintain substantial bilateral trade relations with UK being one of Egypt's important European trading partners. British exports to Egypt include machinery and industrial equipment (UK precision manufacturing, construction equipment, mining equipment, industrial systems serve Egypt's industrial and infrastructure development), oil and gas equipment and services (UK petroleum industry supports Egypt's energy sector), automotive and automotive parts, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment (UK pharmaceutical and medical device companies serve Egyptian healthcare sector), chemicals and chemical products, food and beverages (British food products, Scottish whisky, consumer goods), financial and professional services (UK banks, insurance, legal, accounting, consulting services), educational services (UK universities, British Council, English language teaching), and technology products. Egyptian exports to UK include petroleum products, textiles and ready-made garments (Egypt's textile industry supplies UK market particularly cotton products), agricultural products (fruits, vegetables, citrus), chemical products, manufactured goods, and handicrafts. Services trade includes British engineering and consulting services for Egypt's infrastructure and energy projects, tourism services (Egyptian tourism sector serves British visitors; UK tourism expertise), educational services (major flow of Egyptian students to UK universities generating significant revenue), financial services (UK financial services for Egyptian market), 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. UK Department for Business and Trade supports British exporters. Key sectors of bilateral cooperation include oil and gas (UK companies have longstanding involvement in Egypt's petroleum sector), infrastructure (British engineering for Egypt's transportation, water, energy projects), financial services, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, education and training, renewable energy, agriculture and food processing, and manufacturing.
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Investment Opportunities

British companies have significant historical presence in Egypt across oil and gas sector (major UK petroleum companies operate in Egypt's oil and gas fields including Mediterranean gas fields, Western Desert, Gulf of Suez with BP, BG Group/Shell, and others having substantial operations), financial services (UK banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered provide banking services; UK insurance companies operate), pharmaceuticals and healthcare (GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, other UK pharmaceutical companies have operations), consumer goods (Unilever, Vodafone, other UK brands present), infrastructure and construction (UK engineering firms engage in Egypt's infrastructure development), education (British Council, UK universities partnerships, British schools in Cairo and Alexandria), and professional services. Egypt offers opportunities for British investors in oil and gas (Egypt's expanding gas production including Mediterranean discoveries, liquefied natural gas exports, petroleum refining), renewable energy (Egypt's ambitious renewable energy program including solar and wind power under government's renewable energy strategy creating opportunities for UK expertise and investment), infrastructure development (transportation, ports, airports, water treatment, urban development for Egypt's growing population utilizing UK engineering expertise), manufacturing (Egypt as export platform to Africa and Middle East under trade agreements including African Continental Free Trade Area), financial services and fintech (Egypt's financial sector modernization), healthcare and pharmaceuticals (Egypt's large population and growing healthcare needs), education (British curriculum schools, higher education partnerships, English language teaching), tourism infrastructure (hotels, resorts for Egypt's tourism sector), and ICT and digital services. United Kingdom offers Egyptian investors access to European and global markets, financial services expertise, advanced manufacturing technology, pharmaceutical and life sciences expertise, educational excellence, and innovation ecosystem. The embassy facilitates bilateral investment through economic section and coordination with chambers of commerce including British Egyptian Business Association. Egypt-UK Business Council promotes bilateral commerce and investment. Key cooperation areas include oil and gas, renewable energy, infrastructure, financial services, pharmaceuticals, education, and manufacturing.
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Business Support

The embassy actively facilitates Egypt-UK business relations through its economic section coordinating with UK Department for Business and Trade, British Egyptian Business Association, Egypt-UK Business Council, sector-specific associations, and Egyptian business organizations. British 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 oil and gas (Egypt's petroleum sector and UK expertise create partnership opportunities), renewable energy (Egypt's solar and wind projects and UK renewable energy technology and financing), infrastructure (British engineering expertise for Egypt's transportation projects, ports, water treatment, urban development), financial services and fintech (UK financial expertise and Egypt's financial sector modernization and digitalization), pharmaceuticals and healthcare (UK pharmaceutical and medical technology companies and Egypt's healthcare needs), education and training (UK educational excellence and Egypt's education sector development including British curriculum schools, university partnerships, vocational training), manufacturing and industry (UK technology and Egypt's industrial development), agriculture and food processing (UK agritech and Egypt's agricultural sector), and tourism (UK hospitality expertise and Egypt's tourism sector). The embassy facilitates participation in bilateral forums including Egypt-UK Business Council meetings, Egypt-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee, sectoral working groups, and ministerial economic dialogues. British companies benefit from UK Export Finance support for projects in Egypt.
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Cultural & Educational Programs

Egypt and the United Kingdom maintain extensive cultural and educational exchange facilitated by the embassy coordinating with British Council (promoting British culture, English language teaching, educational partnerships with offices in Cairo and Alexandria), UK universities, cultural organizations, and academic institutions. Cultural cooperation includes British cultural events in Egypt (British Council programs, music, theater, film, exhibitions), Egyptian cultural events in UK (exhibitions showcasing Egypt's ancient civilization and contemporary culture at British Museum and other venues, music, film, cultural festivals), English language education (British Council is major provider of English language teaching in Egypt; English language essential for Egyptian students and professionals), cultural heritage cooperation (British archaeological institutions conduct research in Egypt; British Museum houses extensive ancient Egyptian collections; cooperation on heritage preservation), and cultural festivals. United Kingdom has strong tradition in Egyptology with British scholars making foundational contributions to Egyptian archaeology and ancient history; British Museum's Egyptian collection is among world's finest. Educational cooperation includes thousands of Egyptian students in UK universities studying across all fields with medicine (Egyptian medical students and doctors train in UK; many Egyptian doctors work in NHS), engineering (UK engineering schools attract Egyptian students), business (UK business schools including London Business School, Warwick, Manchester), sciences, social sciences, and humanities being popular fields. UK offers world-class education, research opportunities, English language environment, international exposure, and valuable career prospects. Egyptian students form significant international student community in UK. Academic collaboration includes extensive partnerships between UK and Egyptian universities, joint research programs, student and faculty exchanges, dual degree programs, and collaborative projects. Research cooperation spans medicine and life sciences, engineering and technology, renewable energy, agriculture and food security, water management, archaeology and Egyptology, social sciences, and development studies. British Council supports educational partnerships and cultural exchange. Chevening Scholarships provide opportunities for Egyptian students to study at UK universities. Educational exchanges include English language teaching, student mobility, academic collaboration, and research partnerships. Egyptian diaspora in UK includes many academics and professionals contributing to UK universities and research institutions.
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Service Area

The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt serves the entire United Kingdom with diplomatic mission at 26 South Street, Mayfair, London W1K 1DW and Consulate General at 2 Lowndes Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 9ET. The Consulate General provides consular services to Egyptian nationals throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. For visa applications, British residents throughout the UK can apply through the London Consulate General or use Egypt's e-Visa portal.
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Appointment Information

Consular Section hours: Monday-Friday 10:30-13:30 (except public holidays). Appointments recommended. Contact Consulate General at 2 Lowndes Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 9ET. Phone: +44 20 7235 9777. Email: [email protected]. For e-Visa applications, British citizens should apply online through Egypt's official e-Visa portal. Embassy diplomatic mission: 26 South Street, Mayfair, London W1K 1DW. Website: egyptian-embassy.org.uk.
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Special Notes

The Embassy diplomatic mission is located at 26 South Street, Mayfair, London W1K 1DW (nearest tube: Green Park, Bond Street). The Consulate General is at 2 Lowndes Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 9ET (nearest tube: Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner). Public access for consular services at Consulate General during office hours. Valid photo ID required; security screening mandatory. Consulate closed on Egyptian and British holidays. For British 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 is popular destination for British tourists visiting 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 popular with British holidaymakers), Nile cruises, Cairo museums including Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum, and cultural experiences. British visitors should check current Foreign Office travel advice (gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt), health recommendations including vaccinations, and travel insurance requirements. UK has extensive historical ties with Egypt spanning archaeology, trade, education, and cultural exchange. British Museum houses one of world's finest ancient Egyptian collections. For comprehensive visa information, contact Consulate General or visit Egypt e-Visa portal. For travel advice, consult UK Foreign Office Egypt travel advisory.
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