Blogs
Read our blogs,for both the Ambassador, Dominic Asquith and Deputy Head of Mission, Jon Davies. Participate and be a part of our global conversation.
Launch of British Hajj delegation 2009
The FCO hosted a reception to mark the launch of the British Hajj delegation, which travels to Mecca as part of our support for British nationals abroad
The impact of a global temperature rise
The impacts of climate change will be widespread across the globe. Our interactive map outlines some of the impacts that may occur if the global average temperature rises by 4 °C (7 °F)
UK in Egypt
Relations between Britain and Egypt are longstanding. Today, the bilateral ties cover many areas from political and defence to trade and education. Find out more about how the UK and Egypt are working together by browsing different pages of this website. Find out more about our embassy in Cairo.
Visiting Egypt and important notices
Our consular service is a major operation. Every hour of every day staff throughout our worldwide network of Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates are helping British nationals. It is one of the most important parts of the Government's foreign policy.
Find out how the British Embassy in Cairo can help you if things go wrong during your time here in our Help for British nationals section. You may also want to read Egypt Travel Advice.
Important Note - SYSTEM UPGRADE
Our passport issuing system will be upgraded during the second week of November, which may result in possible delays to our production. We suggest that you check the validity of your passport, and recommend that all urgent applications be submitted at the beginning of October. We apologise for the inconvenience. Your co-operation will be much appreciated
LATEST NEWS
Iran: Hossein Rassam Sentence - Foreign Secretary Statement
29 October 2009
Reports that Hossein Rassam has been sentenced to four years in prison are deeply concerning.
BG Egypt Celebrates 20 Years of Energy Partnership with Egypt And Announces University Linkages Programme
26 October 2009
BG Egypt hosted a reception at the British Embassy on 25 October to celebrate 20 years of successful energy investment and partnership in Egypt.
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British Embassy, Cairo, Egypt
British Embassy
7 Ahmed Ragheb Street
Garden City
Cairo
Egypt
Cairo
Telephone:
(002) (02) 27916000
Fax:
(002) (02) 2791 6130 Trade & Investment
(002) (02) 2791 6131 Political
(002) (02) 2791 6132 Press
(002) (02) 2791 6133 Consular
(002) (02) 2791 6134 Visa
(002) (02) 2791 6135 Management
(002) (02) 2791 6056 Defence
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Thurs: 0500-1100
Local Time:
Sun-Wed: 0800-1530
Thurs: 0800-1400
