Embassy of Egypt in Colombo, Sri Lanka; address 39 Dr. Lester James Peiris Mawatha, 00500, Colombo; phone +112583621. Head of mission: Mr. Adel Ibrahim.
Head of mission: Mr. Adel Ibrahim, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 27 Nov 2024)
Also accredited to: Maldives
Egypt is an appealing destination for some Sri Lankan travelers, given its rich history and cultural significance. With around 300,000 Sri Lankans traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Egypt an intriguing option for exploration and cultural exchange.
Egypt is generally considered as safe for tourists from Sri Lanka, with both countries having similar safety rankings. According to the Global Peace Index, Egypt is ranked 103rd and Sri Lanka 99th out of 160 countries. In terms of murder rates, Egypt has a lower rate at 2.6 per 100,000 people compared to Sri Lanka's 3.5. When examining organized crime, Egypt has a slightly better score for mafia groups (3.0 vs. 4.0) but higher scores for state crime (8.0 vs. 7.0) and arms trafficking (7.0 vs. 5.0). Overall, while both countries face challenges, the crime statistics suggest that Egypt is comparably safe for tourists.