Embassy information
Welcome to the Embassy of Ireland in Cairo.
The Embassy works to enhance the political and economic relationship between Ireland and Egypt; maintain and strengthen links with our Irish diaspora; promote Ireland and Irish culture and provide consular support to Irish citizens resident in and visiting Egypt.
Address and contact details
Embassy of Ireland, Cairo
11561 Zamalek
Cairo
Egypt
In the case of emergencies, please call the Embassy main phone number +20 272 87 100 and leave a message on the Out of Hours mailbox. This mailbox is monitored regularly.
Closure dates
2026
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year |
| 7 January | Coptic Christmas |
| 25 January | Revolution Day |
| 19-22 March | Eid Al Fitr |
| 12 April | Coptic Easter Sunday |
| 13 April | Coptic Easter Monday |
| 27-30 May | Eid Al Adha |
| 23 July | Revolution Day |
| 8 October | Armed Forces Day |
| 24 - 27 December | Christmas |
Opening hours
Opening Hours
The Embassy working hours are Sunday to Thursday, 09:30-17:00.
Visiting the Embassy for consular assistance and services is by appointment only. To do so, please email cairoembassyvisaconsular@dfa.ie
Telephone hours:
The Embassy phone lines are open Monday to Thursday, 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00.
Visa Queries:
Embassy of Ireland, Cairo partners with VFS, Egypt to ensure high standards and efficient visa processing. If you wish to apply for a visa to Ireland or have a query in relation to your visa application, please contact VFS Egypt.
VFS Website for Ireland in Egypt: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/egy/en/irl
Ireland Call Centre Number: +(2) 0248837974
Ireland Call Centre Email: info.IrelandEgypt@vfshelpline.com
Directions to the Embassy
The Embassy address is 18 Hassan Sabry Street, 11211 Zamalek, Cairo
Main Telephone: +202 27287100
Hassan Sabry Street connects Gezira Street to 26th of July Street.