Egypt Visa for South African Citizens

South African passport holders are eligible to obtain an electronic visa for Egypt.

Applying for an Egypt eVisa is a simple online process that removes the need to contact an embassy or consulate.

Do South African Nationals Need a Visa for Egypt?

Yes. All South African citizens must have a valid visa when crossing the Egyptian border.

South Africans who are visiting for tourism or leisure and intend to stay in the country for less than 30 days per visit, can obtain an electronic visa for Egypt.

Is a Visa on Arrival in Egypt Available for South Africans?

An Egypt visa on arrival is available to citizens of 74 countries, including South African nationals.

Visa on arrival is a single-entry visa valid for 30 days. It can be obtained at several airports and other entry points into the country.

However, obtaining a visa on arrival often involves the need to wait in long lines at the airport. You also need to pay the fee in cash. For these reasons, many visitors prefer to get the e-Visa in advance.

Transit Visa for Egypt when Arriving from South Africa

Most South African travelers who are passing through an Egyptian airport on their way to a third destination must have a valid transit visa. South African nationals who hold diplomatic, official, service, and special passports can transit the country visa-free.

The transit visa is required for layovers longer than 48 hours.

What Documents Do South Africans Need to Get an Egypt eVisa?

In order to apply for an Egypt eVisa for South Africa, you must have:

It is important to note that the Egypt eVisa for South Africa is electronically connected to your passport number. This is why it is mandatory to use the same passport for applying for the eVisa and entering the country.

Validity of Egypt Online Visa for South African passports

South African passport holders can choose between two types of Egypt electronic visas:

Both visas must be used to enter South Africa within 90 days from the date of the issue.

How to Apply for an Egypt Visa from South Africa

If you meet all the Egyptian e-Visa requirements for South Africa, you can apply for a visa from the comfort of your own home or office in a matter of minutes.

All you need to do is fill out the online Egypt e-Visa application form and provide basic personal, passport, and trip details.

Please note that each traveler, including minors and children on their parent’s passports, has to submit a separate Egypt eVisa application. Parents and guardians can complete the application form on behalf of their children.

Egypt Online Visa Processing Fee from South Africa

Before submitting the application form, Syou need to pay the eVisa processing fee. Payment is done through a secure platform using a valid debit or credit card.

Egypt eVisa Processing Time for South African Applicants

The Egypt e-Visa processing time for South Africans is typically within 24 hours. However, in some cases, it may take up to 72 hours to receive an approved visa in your inbox.

To avoid any delays in processing times, we strongly advise you to ensure that the information you provide in the form is free from mistakes and discrepancies.

Arriving from South Africa with an Egypt e-Visa

You can use a printed copy of the approved e-Visa to arrive in Egypt from South Africa at any air, sea, or land port in the country. This includes Cairo International Airport, Hurghada International Airport, and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.

South African travelers have several flight options to Egypt. Major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town offer direct flights to Cairo, with an average journey time of around 8 hours.

It’s also possible to fly with 1 or more layovers to other major Egyptian cities such as Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh. The total journey time, including transit, can vary from around 10-14 hours.

Egyptian Embassy Visa Application for South Africans

Providing you meet the e-Visa requirements, you do not need to visit an embassy. The whole process is online.

However, you may need to visit the nearest Egyptian diplomatic representation in South Africa, in the following cases:

Egyptian Embassy in South Africa

The Embassy of Egypt in South Africa is located in Pretoria, at the following address:
270 Bourke Street
Muckleneuk
Sunnyside 0132
P.O. Box 30025
Pretoria

Office hours: Monday - Friday 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-14:00