Diplomatic representation of Egypt in Australia
Egyptian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Canberra represents Egypt in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Egyptian citizens and other applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Egyptian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Canberra is Egypt’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Check before visiting: consular services can have specific document and attendance requirements. Confirm the current procedure for your service before travelling to Canberra.
Embassy location
Where is the Egyptian Embassy in Canberra?
The Egyptian Embassy is located in Yarralumla, Canberra.
The embassy is located at 1 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors should confirm the relevant consular procedure before travelling, particularly for passport, civil registration or document-related services.
About the mission
About the Egyptian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Canberra is Egypt’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Egyptian government and supports political, economic, cultural, educational and bilateral relations.
The embassy also provides consular assistance for Egyptian citizens and eligible applicants through its Consular Section.
Egypt also maintains Consulates-General in Sydney and Melbourne, which provide consular services across different Australian states and territories.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Egyptian Consular Section in Canberra provides assistance for Egyptian citizens and other eligible applicants.
Passports and travel documents
Egyptian citizens can obtain information about passport applications, renewals, travel documents and related identity procedures.
Civil and citizen services
The embassy assists with selected civil registration matters, official certificates and other administrative procedures involving Egyptian citizens abroad.
Visas and document services
Foreign applicants can obtain information about Egyptian visa requirements and other document-related consular procedures.
Service requirements: the documents, fees and submission process can differ by service. Check the latest official instructions before submitting an application.
Planning your visit
Appointments and Consular Visits
The embassy’s Consular Section operates during more limited hours than the general embassy office.
DFAT currently lists consular hours from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Applicants should check whether their particular service requires an appointment, prior document submission or personal attendance before travelling.
Before visiting: general embassy opening hours do not necessarily mean that every consular service is available throughout the full working day.
Consular responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
Egypt divides consular responsibilities in Australia between the Embassy in Canberra and its Consulates-General in Sydney and Melbourne.
The Egyptian Consulate-General in Sydney has jurisdiction over New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.
The Egyptian Consulate-General in Melbourne has jurisdiction over Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania.
Applicants should check which office is responsible for their place of residence and the particular service they require before making travel arrangements.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the correct consular office and current service requirements before travelling to the Egyptian Embassy.
Check the correct office
Depending on your state or territory, your consular matter may be handled by the Consulate-General in Sydney or Melbourne rather than Canberra.
Prepare your documents
Review the current requirements for your passport, visa, civil or document service and bring all required originals and supporting documents.
Check consular hours
Consular public hours currently end at 2:00 pm, which is earlier than the embassy’s general closing time.
Important: consular procedures and document requirements can change. Always check the latest official information before travelling or submitting documents.
Frequently asked questions
Egyptian Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Egyptian Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt is located at 1 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
What are the telephone numbers of the Egyptian Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted on +61 2 6273 4437 or +61 2 6273 4438.
What are the embassy’s office hours?
DFAT currently lists general business hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
What are the consular hours?
The Consular Section is currently listed as open from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Does Egypt have other consular offices in Australia?
Yes. Egypt has Consulates-General in Sydney and Melbourne.
Which areas are covered by the Egyptian Consulate-General in Sydney?
DFAT lists its jurisdiction as New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Which areas are covered by the Egyptian Consulate-General in Melbourne?
DFAT lists its jurisdiction as Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details and consular information on this page.