How to get a Egypt visa from South Africa

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for South African passport holders travelling to Egypt.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Egypt.

Processing time7 working days

Validity30 days

Fee (approx.)$25

Processing time7 working days

Validity30 days

Fee (approx.)$25

Documents South African applicants need to provide.

Passport valid for at least 6 months after return date.
One copy of duly completed visa application form which has been signed where necessary.
Two recent passport photographs taken with a white background and follows the photo specification for a visa application.
Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
Bank statement spanning 3 months prior to the period of application. The bank statement should show proof of available funds to cover travel expenses.
Valid travel insurance.
A detailed travel itinerary.
Return and onward tickets.

The tourist visa is for foreigners who intend to visit Egypt for tourism purposes.
Foreigners can also visit friends and relatives with this visa.
Applicants going to Egypt to visit their relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from your host should be provided. The letter should include the home address and a valid means of identification of the host.
All minors traveling out of South Africa with or without their parents should have the original copy of their birth certificate.
Ensure you have a photocopy of all original documents as the embassy will not return the original copies unless copies are provided.
You are required to have a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
Travelers are advised to be immunized against malaria, typhoid and hepatitis A and B.
At the expiry of your visa, you are expected to leave the country.
The visa is valid for 30 days.

South Africans visiting Egypt for business purposes are the applicants of this visa.
This visa allows businessmen and businesswomen visit Egypt to meet up with their partners to carry out all business activities.
Holders of this visa are free to attend conferences, business summits and trade fairs while in the country.
A letter of invitation from the company you are visiting in Egypt is required. The letter should have the address of the company you are visiting, duration and purpose of your visit in the country.
If the company you are meeting with is responsible for handling your expenses in the country, it should be clearly stated in the letter.
Letter from your employer stating that he is aware of your business leave.
If you are less than 18 years, you should have the original copy of your birth certificate.
Yellow fever vaccination is required.
Copies of the original documents should be made as the embassy will not return the original copies unless copies are provided.
You are prohibited from being employed or being enrolled to one of the institutions in the country.
The visa is valid for 30 days.

Egypt embassy & visa application centers in South Africa.

Address270 Bourke Street, Muckleneuk, Sunnyside, Pretoria, South Africa.

Phone+27 12 343 1590, +27 12 343 1591

The most popular pyramids in Egypt are those found at Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo.

Yes, you can.

Euros, dollars and sterling notes are accepted; however, your money will go much further if you change it to Egyptian pounds.

You may take sums that does not exceed $10,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency.

You can get typhoid from contaminated food or water, it is recommended that you vaccinated against typhoid.

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Egypt visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.