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South Africa visa for Egyptian citizens

e-Visa

South Africa requires a visa from Egyptian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

South African missions in Egypt

  • Embassy of South Africa in Giza

    Embassy · Giza

    Building No. 11, Road 200/203, Degla Maadi, Cairo, 11728, Giza

    Today 08:00–16:00

South Africa has 1 mission in Egypt, with its embassy in Giza.

South African citizens travelling to Egypt

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Egyptian citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Egyptian citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Egyptian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Egyptian citizens apply

The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Egyptian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

South Africa’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Egypt

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa requires a visa from Egyptian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where is the South African embassy in Egypt?

The South African embassy in Egypt is in Giza.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Egypt?

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

Can Egyptian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.