Egypt Information & Services

Essential facts, emergency contacts, and official government services for visiting, living in, or doing business with Egypt. Every service link below points to an official government portal — no third-party agents.

Quick Facts

Capital

Cairo

Currency

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Official Language

Arabic

Dialing Code

+20

Time Zone

EET / UTC+2 (DST in summer)

Electricity

220V · 50Hz · Plug C / F

Driving Side

Right

Population

110+ million

Emergency Numbers

112Unified Emergency (all services) 122Police 123Ambulance 126Tourist Police (English support) 128Traffic Police 180Fire Department

If you're unsure which service you need, dial 112 — Egypt's unified hotline (like 911 in the US). The Tourist Police line 126 is geared toward helping foreign visitors. Tourism complaints & support hotline: 19654.

Official Portals & Services

Egypt e-Visa Portal → The official and exclusive online portal for tourist and business e-Visas, operated by the Ministry of Interior. Official GovVisa Experience Egypt → Official tourism portal of the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities — destinations, travel tips, and visitor FAQs. Official GovTourism Grand Egyptian Museum → Official ticketing site for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, home of the Tutankhamun galleries. Official GovTickets Government Services Portal → Egypt's official e-government portal for citizen and resident services, plus a directory of all ministries. Official Gove-Services Ministry of Foreign Affairs → Consular services, embassies & consulates abroad, and support for Egyptian expatriates and travelers. Official GovConsular State Information Service → Official government information service — statements, country facts, and press resources in English and Arabic. Official GovInfo Egyptian Presidency → Official portal of the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt, with national news and official announcements. Official GovOfficial

Visa safety tip: Apply for your Egypt e-Visa only through the official portal at visa2egypt.gov.eg. Many lookalike third-party sites charge extra fees and are not affiliated with the Egyptian government. Always check for the .gov.eg domain and a secure (padlock) connection before entering any details.

Provided for general information only — not legal or travel advice. Hotlines, fees, and procedures can change; always confirm with the official authorities above. Links last verified June 2026.