🇪🇬 Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Nigeria

The Embassy of Egypt in Nigeria fosters strategic, economic, cultural, and political ties between Cairo and Abuja. Relations emphasize counter‑terrorism cooperation, AfCFTA trade expansion, infrastructure investment, medical tourism, and educational exchanges. The mission coordinates diplomatic engagement across West Africa and manages entry pathways for Nigerian scholars, tourists, entrepreneurs, and medical travelers bound for Egypt.

🛂 Consular Services

• Visa Services: Processes Tourist, Business, Student, Transit, and Medical visas. Medical visa applications require diagnostic paperwork and referral letters from recognized Egyptian medical institutions.
• Consular & Citizen Assistance: Provides passport renewals, legalizations of commercial and academic documents, civil status registrations, and emergency support for Egyptian nationals in Nigeria.

🎓 Educational & Cultural Programs

• Academic Scholarships: Offers fully funded scholarships through the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Al‑Azhar University for Nigerian students in medicine, engineering, Islamic studies, and Arabic language.
• Technical Training Initiatives: Through the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD), sponsors workshops for Nigerian professionals in health, agriculture, diplomacy, and security.

💼 Trade & Economic Relations

• Infrastructure & Power: Supports Egyptian companies such as Elsewedy Electric and Arab Contractors in power grid, housing, and highway projects in Nigeria.
• Trade Alliances: Facilitates commercial links in pharmaceuticals, building materials, agricultural machinery, and consumer goods, strengthening North–West Africa trade flows.

🏢 Offices in Nigeria

• 📍 Embassy Headquarters (Abuja): Plot 340, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, P.M.B. 5069, Wuse, Abuja.

ℹ️ Visitor Information

• Appointment Policy: All visa submissions, document attestations, and consular services require advance appointments. Walk‑ins are restricted to emergencies involving Egyptian citizens.
• Security Requirements: Mandatory airport‑style screening at entry. Mobile phones, laptops, cameras, and large luggage are prohibited inside consular areas.
• Operational Hours:
  • Chancery: Monday–Friday, 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
  • Consular Desk: Monday–Thursday, 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Submissions)

📊 Directory Matrix

🔍 Basic Information

• Organization Type: Embassy
• Country Represented: Arab Republic of Egypt
• Head of Mission: H.E. Ihab Awad
• Phone Numbers: +234 703 415 8802 / +234 703 406 3111 / +234 706 418 4050
• Email: embassy.abuja@mfa.gov.eg
• Official Website: mfa.gov.eg
• Emergency Line: +234 706 418 4050 (24/7 Duty Desk)

🗺️ Location Information

• Head Office: Abuja
• Address: Plot 340, Diplomatic Drive, Central Area, Abuja
• Additional Offices: None (all consular services consolidated in Abuja)

🛠️ Services Offered

• Visitor Visa Information
• Medical Visa Information
• Student Visa Information
• Work Visa Information
• Passport Services
• Consular Assistance
• Citizenship Services
• Notarial Services
• Trade & Investment Support
• Cultural Exchange Programs
• Scholarship Information

ℹ️ Visitor Settings

• Appointment Required: Yes
• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
• Consular Window: Monday–Thursday, 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Public Holidays: Egyptian national days (Revolution Day – July 23, Armed Forces Day – Oct 6), Islamic holidays (Eid al‑Fitr, Eid al‑Adha), and Nigerian statutory holidays

⚡ Opportunities Available

• Scholarships
• Training Programs (EAPD)
• Business Support

🌐 Social & Mapping

• Official Portal: mfa.gov.eg
• Google Maps: Egyptian Embassy Abuja (CMS native map hook)