31
Aug 2025
6:17 UTC
Egypt Tactical: UK Embassy in Cairo announces closure of main building on August 31; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) announced on August 31 that the main UK Embassy building in Cairo will be closed.
- This follows the Egyptian authorities’ removal of security barriers outside the Embassy, the reasons for which were not specified in the announcement.
- The closure will continue while the Embassy staff reviews the impact of these changes.
- The Embassy can be reached for emergency consular assistance and access for pre-booked appointments via the contact information provided here.
Source: UK FCDO
Recommendations:
- British and Egyptian nationals operating or residing in Cairo and seeking assistance from the UK Embassy on August 31 and over the coming days are advised to allot for disruptions to services due to the reported closure and remain abreast of further updates.
- Adhere to authorities’ instructions and utilize the contact information provided for urgent consular assistance.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
UK Embassy, Cairo; Egypt
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) announced on August 31 that the main UK Embassy building in Cairo will be closed.
- This follows the Egyptian authorities’ removal of security barriers outside the Embassy, the reasons for which were not specified in the announcement.
- The closure will continue while the Embassy staff reviews the impact of these changes.
- The Embassy can be reached for emergency consular assistance and access for pre-booked appointments via the contact information provided here.
Source: UK FCDO
Recommendations:
- British and Egyptian nationals operating or residing in Cairo and seeking assistance from the UK Embassy on August 31 and over the coming days are advised to allot for disruptions to services due to the reported closure and remain abreast of further updates.
- Adhere to authorities’ instructions and utilize the contact information provided for urgent consular assistance.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
UK Embassy, Cairo; Egypt
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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