South African Embassy in Giza
Embassy 
South Africa Giza, Egypt
- Address
- Building No. 11, Road 200/203, Degla Maadi, Cairo, 11728, Giza
- Phone
- +20 2 2535 3000
- essaemb@idsc.net.eg
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
Head of mission: A J Nyambi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 7 October 2023
South Africa’s embassy to Egypt is in Giza, at Building No. 11, Road 200/203, Degla Maadi, Cairo, 11728, Giza. Egyptian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Opening hours of the South African embassy in Giza
| Monday | 08:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 08:00–16:00 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Egypt
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Christmas Day (Orthodox)
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Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
The South African embassy in Giza is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:00–16:00. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
South Africa visa for Egyptian citizens
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Egyptian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online, not at the South African embassy in Giza.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Ivory Coast in Cairoشارع 212 2, Cairo
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Embassy of Mexico in Gizaشارع الحدائق 25, 11728 Giza
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Embassy of Ukraine in Cairo83 50, Cairo
South Africa’s other missions in Egypt
The South African embassy in Giza is the only mission of South Africa in Egypt on record. Egypt in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African embassy in Giza
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Giza. It is headed by A J Nyambi, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Building No. 11, Road 200/203, Degla Maadi, Cairo, 11728, Giza. The record for the South African embassy in Giza includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to Egypt
South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
When the South African embassy in Giza is closed
Expect the South African embassy in Giza to be shut on Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027 and Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day on Monday 25 January 2027, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.
Before visiting the South African embassy in Giza
Current procedures for the South African embassy in Giza, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African embassy in Giza
The South African embassy in Giza has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Giza?
The South African embassy in Giza is at Building No. 11, Road 200/203, Degla Maadi, Cairo, 11728, Giza.
What are the opening hours of the South African Embassy in Giza?
The South African embassy in Giza is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:00–16:00.
Is the South African Embassy in Giza open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South African embassy in Giza do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
When is the South African Embassy in Giza closed?
The South African embassy in Giza closes on Egypt’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
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