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Egyptian Embassy in South Africa

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In South Africa, Egypt has an embassy in Pretoria. South African citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Egyptian Embassy in Pretoria

At Bourke Street 270, Pretoria, the Egyptian embassy represents Egypt towards South Africa. Its phone number is on its page.

Egypt visa for South African citizens

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South African citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

South Africa’s missions in Egypt

Missions of South Africa in Egypt (1)

In return, South Africa has an embassy in Egypt, in Giza.

Good to know

Egypt in South Africa

Worldwide, Egypt has 164 missions in 125 countries; one of them is in South Africa.

Travel to South Africa for Egyptian citizens

Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. In South Africa, Egyptian citizens can turn to the Egyptian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Egyptian embassy in South Africa is closed

The Egyptian embassy in South Africa closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Egypt, such as Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Egyptian embassy in South Africa?

The Egyptian embassy is in Pretoria, at Bourke Street 270, Pretoria.

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.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.

Does South Africa have an embassy in Egypt?

Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Giza.