The Embassy of Egypt in London represents Egypt in the United Kingdom and serves Egyptian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 26 South Street, London W1K 1DW, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7499 3304 |
| Fax | +44 20 7491 1542 |
| egtamboff@gmail.com Egyemb2020@gmail.com |
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| Head of Mission | Ashraf Mohamed Nabhan Swelam, Ambassador |
| National Day | 23 July |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Egyptian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Egyptian Embassy in London
The ambassador is Ashraf Mohamed Nabhan Swelam, in post since 8 September 2025 according to the FCDO list. The London Diplomatic List names 30 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission.
Documents checklist
What Egyptian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Egyptian government information:
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 embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in London
184 other countries are represented in London, among them: El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Eritrea (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Eswatini (high commission), Ethiopia (embassy), Fiji (high commission), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Gabon (high commission), Gambia (high commission), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ghana (high commission), Greece (embassy), Grenada (high commission), Guatemala (embassy), Guinea (embassy), Guinea-Bissau (embassy), Guyana (high commission). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the embassy closes on UK bank holidays; the Egyptian national day (23 July) often means a closure too.
Emergency assistance
Consular staff can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but cannot cover costs or interfere with UK authorities. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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