The Embassy of Egypt in Madrid is Egypt’s diplomatic mission to Spain. Egyptian nationals in Spain turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Velázquez, 69, 28006 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 577 63 08 |
| Fax | +34 91 578 17 32 |
| embajadaegiptomadrid@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Ehab Ahmed Badawy, Ambassador |
| National Day | 23 July |
Consular Section
| Address | De 09,30 h a 11,30 h, Madrid |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at C/ Velázquez, 69 (28006 Madrid).
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Egyptian Embassy?
The ambassador is Ehab Ahmed Badawy, listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry since 16 September 2024. 14 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: commercial office, defence attaché office and cultural office.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Egyptian passports and emergency travel documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Egypt
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
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.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Travelling from Spain to Egypt
Spanish citizens need a visa for Egypt, which can be obtained on arrival (up to 30 days). The passport should be valid for at least six months. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Egyptian celebrations on 23 July (national day) usually mean a closure too. In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Egyptian citizens should call the embassy on +34 91 577 63 08. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Egypt in Spain
Egypt in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Egypt (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Egypt in Madrid
What is the address of the Egyptian Embassy in Spain?
At C/ Velázquez, 69, 28006 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Egypt to Spain?
Ehab Ahmed Badawy, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
When is the Egyptian national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 23 July as the national day of Egypt; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes, but it can be obtained on arrival.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Egypt. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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