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British Embassy in Cairo closed to public until further notice

The British Embassy in Cairo and the Consulate General in Alexandria will remain closed to the public until further notice.

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The British Embassy in Cairo and the Consulate General in Alexandria remain closed to the public until further notice. Please monitor this website for details of when they will reopen and phone +2 02 279 16000 in case of consular emergency.

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Published 26 June 2013
Last updated 1 July 2013 + show all updates
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