Embassy of South Africa in Giza
Today 08:00–16:00- Address
- Building No. 11, Road 200/203, Degla Maadi, Cairo, 11728, Giza
- Phone
- +20 2 2535 3000
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- A J Nyambi
South Africa
Egypt
South African Embassy in Egypt
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in Egypt by 1 mission: an embassy in Giza. Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
South African Embassy in Giza
The South African embassy is in Giza, at Building No. 11, Road 200/203, Degla Maadi, Cairo, 11728, Giza. The head of mission on record is A J Nyambi. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Africa visa for Egyptian citizens
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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Egypt
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
Egypt’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Egypt in South Africa (1)
In return, Egypt has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Egypt
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Egypt.
Travel to Egypt for South African citizens
South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Egypt, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Egypt is closed
The South African embassy in Egypt closes on Egypt’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027, Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day on Monday 25 January 2027 and Sinai Liberation Day on Sunday 25 April 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Egypt?
The South African embassy is in Giza, at Building No. 11, Road 200/203, Degla Maadi, Cairo, 11728, Giza.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Egypt issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Does Egypt have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Egypt has its embassy in Pretoria.