For Egyptian citizens in this part of Switzerland, the Consulate of Egypt in Geneva (Chambésy) is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Route de Lausanne 261, 1292 Chambésy, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 732 42 30 |
| Fax | +41 22 738 44 15 |
| egyconsul-geneve@bluewin.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Khaled Morsi Esmail Atallah, Consul |
| Consular district | Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate is at Route de Lausanne 261, 1292 Chambésy.
- Opening hours: not listed by the Swiss Foreign Ministry – call or e-mail before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
About the Egyptian consulate
Khaled Morsi Esmail Atallah (Consul, since September 2022) heads the office. Its consular district covers Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva.
Which Egyptian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy (consular section), Bern | Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino and Jura |
| Consulate, Geneva (Chambésy) (this page) | Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva |
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Egyptian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Egyptian sources:
Issuing or renewing an Egyptian passport abroad
- Personal appearance is mandatory for applicants over 15
- Valid Egyptian national ID card and a copy (without it the passport is issued for 3 years only)
- Original and copy of your current passport
- Four recent photos, 4 × 6 cm, white background
- Men aged 29 or over: military status document (e.g. exemption or service certificate, or a letter from the Egyptian military attaché)
- Divorced or widowed women: the authenticated divorce or death record
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt – issuance or renewal of passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Closing days
The consulate is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Egyptian national holiday (23 July). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Egyptian citizens should contact the consulate on +41 22 732 42 30. Officials can issue emergency documents and contact family members, but they cannot intervene in Swiss court proceedings. In the other direction, Swiss nationals in Egypt can turn to the Swiss Embassy in Cairo (+20 2 25 75 82 84).
Diplomatic missions between Egypt and Switzerland
Egypt in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Egypt
- Geneva (Chambésy) – Consulate (Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva) (this page)
Switzerland in Egypt
- Cairo – Swiss Embassy
- El Gouna – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate of Egypt in Geneva (Chambésy)
What is the address of the Egyptian consulate in Geneva?
At Route de Lausanne 261, 1292 Chambésy.
Which cantons does the Egyptian consulate in Geneva cover?
Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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