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Embassy of China in Cairo, Egypt

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Embassy of China in Cairo, Egypt, located at 14 Bahgat Aly Street, Zamalek. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of China, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    14 Bahgat Aly Street, Zamalek
    Cairo
    Egypt

  • Telephone

    +20 2 2736 1219 , +20 2 2738 0466 / 88

  • Fax

    +20 2 2735 2318

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM
    Monday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Cairo: 12:13 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of China in Cairo, Egypt

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Muharram: June 17 Flag of Egypt
  • Dragon Boat Festival: June 19 Flag of China
  • 30 June Day: June 30 Flag of Egypt
  • Revolution Day July 23: July 23 Flag of Egypt

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of China in Cairo, Egypt:

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Egyptian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter China.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to China without a visa. The most common types of China visas are the following.

  • Crew visa (C)
  • Permanent residence visa (D)
  • Visit Visa (F)
  • Transit visa (G)
  • Long-term journalist visa (J1)
  • Short-term journalist visa (J2)
  • Tourist visa (L)
  • Business visa (M)
  • Family reunion visa (Q1)
  • Family visit visa (Q2)
  • Talent visa (R)
  • Long-term private visit visa (S1)
  • Short-term private visit visa (S2)
  • Long-term study visa (X1)
  • Short-term study visa (X2)
  • Working visa (Z)

Head of Mission

Liao Liqiang, Ambassador

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Visa Services

Chinese diplomatic missions around the world, including embassies and consulates, provide visa services. These missions handle visa applications for individuals who wish to visit China for various purposes, such as tourism, study, work, business, or other activities.

Passport Services

Chinese embassies and consulates process passport applications and renewals for Chinese citizens and also provide assistance in case of lost or stolen passports.

Consular Assistance

Chinese diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to Chinese citizens who are traveling or residing abroad. This includes assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, natural disasters, or cases involving Chinese citizens in legal trouble.

Holidays in China

Planning your travels and want to stay updated on holidays in China? Here's a handy, organized list https://mostholidays.com

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Egypt

Besides Embassy of China in Cairo, Egypt, China also has 1 representation in the following city of Egypt:


View All Diplomatic Missions of China in Egypt

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of China in neighboring countries or regions of Egypt.

See also

Egypt in China

Egypt has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 08 April 2025 at 09:14 AM (EST).

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