Embassy of Serbia in Cairo, Egypt; address 33 Mansour Mohamed Street, 4270110; phone +20227365494. Head of mission: Mr. Miroslav Šestović.
Head of mission: Mr. Miroslav Šestović, Ambassador (as of 2024)
Also accredited to: Oman
Serbia offers a diverse range of attractions and experiences that could appeal to a segment of Egypt's 111 million population. Its unique geographic location at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, along with a rich cultural heritage, enhances its appeal as a travel destination for some Egyptian visitors.
Serbia is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Egypt. It ranks 13th out of 40 European countries for safety when walking alone at night, although specific data for Egypt is not available. According to the Global Peace Index, Serbia is ranked 53rd out of 160 countries, making it safer than Egypt, which is ranked 103rd. In terms of crime statistics, Serbia has a lower murder rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people compared to Egypt's 2.6. Female murder rates are slightly higher in Serbia at 0.7 versus 0.5 in Egypt. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that while both countries face challenges, Serbia scores higher in organized crime indices (with scores of 6.0 for mafia groups and 7.0 for crime networks) compared to Egypt's lower scores (3.0 for mafia groups and 5.5 for crime networks). Overall, while both countries have their issues, Serbia is relatively safer for tourists compared to Egypt.