🇪🇬 Is Egypt safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Egypt: 56 diplomatic missions from 48 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Aug 15, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
Emergency numbers in Egypt
Embassies and consulates in Egypt
56 diplomatic missions from 48 countries, across 5 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 2 | Alexandria, Giza |
| 🇨🇳 China | 2 | Alexandria, Cairo |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 2 | Alexandria, Cairo |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 2 | Alexandria, Cairo |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 2 | Cairo |
| 🇮🇳 India | 2 | Alexandria, Cairo |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 2 | Cairo, Cairo Cairo Governorate |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 2 | Cairo, Giza |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | 1 | Cairo |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | Cairo |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Cairo |
…and 36 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Egypt is Arabic. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Arabic, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Egypt safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Egypt is 2.39/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Aug 15, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Egypt?
The general emergency number in Egypt is 122. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Egypt?
Telcomia tracks 56 diplomatic missions from 48 countries in Egypt, across 5 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.